Hadi Eghlidi is the Head of Demand Management at VAT Group, where he drives innovative cloud and AI projects focused on business planning and supply chain applications. Previously, he led the Smart Systems Competence Center at VAT Group and served as a group leader and lecturer at ETH Zurich, where he and his team developed various cutting-edge methods and systems at the forefront of micro-/nanotechnology. With over 15 years of experience across academia, startups, and corporate environments, Hadi is dedicated to leveraging the vast capabilities of cloud technology to enhance analytical and data solutions for business applications. Hadi holds a Dr. sc. in Physics, a master’s degree in business, and a DAS degree in Data Science, all from ETH Zurich.
This presentation highlights the ongoing transformation of demand and supply planning at VAT Group through the integration of AI and cloud solutions. We faced challenges managing a complex product and supplier network and chose to develop a customized internal solution instead of relying on rigid commercial software. Key benefits, relevant to anyone navigating similar complexity, include enhanced responsiveness to market needs, improved forecasting accuracy via AI, rapid ROI, better KPIs, and scalability. Our experience emphasizes the importance of starting in digital transformation to enable continuous learning and improvement.
Attendees will gain practical insights into building flexible, future-ready planning systems that adapt to real-world manufacturing demands.
