Supply chain agility through real-time data

The disruption caused to the manufacturing industry by the COVID-19 crisis has underscored the need to digitally transform. This is as true is business processes like quoting, procurement and stock control, as it is on the factory floor. Real-time data delivers visibility to assess supply chain disruptions as they happen, and the ability to respond with agility and speed. Digitally enabled companies have been faster to respond and most able to maintain business and respond to the challenges faced.

This webinar will share a vision of a digitally transformed future where real-time data simplifies and automates the entire procurement process. Both CalcuQuote and Digi-Key Electronics will share the tools their customers are using to deliver better outcomes, greater agility and a more resilient process.

What you can expect to learn:

• How Digi-Key views the future of supply chain

• How the suite of APIs accelerate the need for digital transformation

• Adoption of digital transformation 

• Supply chain disruption and COVID-19

Host

Chintan Sutaria - CalcuQuote, CEO and Founder

Chintan Sutaria spent his spare time growing up by working in his family's Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) business. After a few years of working in Top 5 consulting firms on supply chain process improvement for Fortune 500 clients, Chintan returned to the EMS space. Chintan is now the Founder and President of CalcuQuote, a software company focused on moving EMS forward. CalcuQuote has created industry leading softwares related to the request for quote (RFQ) and purchasing processes. 

Guests

Stéphane Ratelet - Digi-Key Electronics, Regional Business Development Manager - Southern Europe International API Champion 

Stephane Ratelet is the International API Champion at Digi-Key Electronics in charge of digital solutions and third party software partners to streamline the purchasing process for Digi-Key customers. His work with digital transformation and data analytics helps Digi-Key further establish its position as a leader when it comes to innovative end-to-end solutions for customers. Previously, Ratelet worked for more than a decade as Business Development Manager in High Service Distribution and as an Electronic Engineer for a subcontractor and an OEM. He graduated with honors from CNAM Paris with an Engineer degree in Electronic and Industrial Computing.

Nathan Pray - Digi-Key Electronics, Senior Digital Product Owner

Nathan Pray is the Senior Digital Product Owner at Digi-Key Electronics responsible for strategy and development of digital connection platforms including API and EDI.  His work to integrate Digi-Key into customer’s search and procurement process by offering functionality from discovery to ordering to post order support has established Digi-Key as a clear leader in B2B digital solutions.  Nathan has over 15 years of experience in the component distribution industry creating digital connectivity solutions.  He graduated with honors from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in Mathematics and Actuarial Science.

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