DAVE JACKETT TITLE : SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS , DATA & TECH
PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
“ In manufacturing , we ’ re rapidly implementing the use of what we call real-time analytics to eliminate waste . Using generative AI algorithms , we ’ ve seen more than 30 % waste reduction . We ’ ve implemented the data and now we ’ re expanding this programme globally , ensuring that we ’ re driving value across our manufacturing .”
DAVE JACKETT TITLE : SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS , DATA & TECH
COMPANY : GENERAL MILLS INDUSTRY : CONSUMER FOODS LOCATION : MINNESOTA , US
Sharing the knowledge Collaborating with software developer Palantir Technologies , the duo created a comprehensive digital platform providing end-to-end logistics flow ( ELF ) visibility into the supply chain .
This platform is built on a digital twin of the supply chain , advanced analytics , and AI .
This data is then shared across General Mills ’ entire value chain , through centrally
Dave Jackett leads the digitization of General Mills ’ end-to-end supply chain building capabilities for performance management , supply risk , and automation as well as data foundations across the global supply chain . He was a founding member of Customer GEOS in 2011 and Director of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence in 2019 .
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