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I work in supply chain management, with 15 years of experience spanning industry, enterprise software, and consulting. That path has given me a perspective that ranges from high-level strategy to the operational details of how systems actually work.
What I’m drawn to in supply chain is the complexity. Many small, moving pieces must align for the system to function efficiently and effectively. When it works, it’s almost invisible. When it doesn’t, everyone feels it.
I have a Master of Science in Analytics from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Information Systems from Penn State University.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, mostly about history, finance, and faith. I follow the markets more closely than necessary. I’m a Penn State and NFL football fan, and I do some work with NFL Films for fun. I live in Pittsburgh with my family.
Writing is a creative outlet for me. It helps me think more clearly, work through ideas, and tell stories I think are worth sharing.
Why Conformance Drives Performance
Everyone agrees that KPIs matter, and they often receive relentless attention. Yet I’ve seen how overlooking process discipline can lead to suboptimal or volatile outcomes. Here, I explore why measuring process conformance is essential to consistent performance.
e2open blog, 2025
Mastering the Complexity of Make-to-Order Supply Chains
I’m drawn to make-to-order (MTO) supply chain environments because every order is effectively a new project. That dynamic creates a unique complexity, where the entire ecosystem must be seamlessly connected. Here, I explore what makes that possible.
e2open blog, 2025
Forecasting New Product Demand with AI and Machine Learning
How AI and machine learning help turn limited data into more accurate demand predictions for new products.
e2open blog, 2025
Beyond the Next Tariff: Building Disruption Ready Supply Chains
“Liberation Day tariffs” marked the start of a volatile period in which trade policies can shift overnight. Here, I explore how e2open customers are using connected solutions to navigate that uncertainty.
e2open blog, 2025
Who Will Be the ‘Planner of the Future’?
A conversation with SupplyChainBrain on the evolving role of the supply chain planner in an AI-enabled world.
SupplyChainBrain, 2025
Unlocking Value: Research Insights on Supply Chain Planning
I’m drawn to make-to-order (MTO) supply chain environments because every order is effectively a new project. That dynamic creates a unique complexity, where the entire ecosystem must be seamlessly connected. Here, I explore what makes that possible.
e2open + SCB webinar, 2025
Connect Planning Roadmap | Breakout Session
Shared updates on the Connected Planning roadmap, outlining recent enhancements and the strategic direction of the platform.
e2open Connect (Annual Customer Conference) | 2024
Driving Impact with MEIO | Breakout Session
Discussed how multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) enables intelligent inventory positioning across complex networks, balancing service, cost, and risk.
e2open Connect (Annual Customer Conference) | 2024
Make Your Forecast Tingle with Demand Sensing | Breakout Session
Discussed how demand sensing improves short-term forecast accuracy by incorporating real-time signals and enabling planners to respond more quickly to change.
e2open Connect (Annual Customer Conference) | 2024
Connect Planning Roadmap | Breakout Session
Shared updates on the Connected Planning roadmap, outlining recent enhancements and the strategic direction of the platform.
e2open Connect (Annual Customer Conference) | 2023
The Gift of Demand Sensing
Explored why demand sensing delivers strong short-term accuracy and how it differs from traditional demand planning.
e2open LinkedIn Live event | 2023
I don’t write often. When I do, I’ll send an update.
Daniel Stidsen 