Leah Slaughter
SIGMAPOINT
240 supply chain professional roles of today , but might require a ‘ control tower architect ,’ an ‘ AI programmer ’ or an ‘ AI profile exception specialist .’
“ Artificial intelligence and machine learning on their own are really just a process automation but it ’ s when you get into the prescriptive and predictive portions of the AI interface , and into deep learning in the machine learning portion of it , that you ’ re actually starting to enter a future state where you ’ re able to look at the variables without any human interface . The
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Leah Slaughter
Leah has over 20 years of extensive experience in supply chain , including redesigning end-to-end supply chains and evaluating where supply chain resources are best deployed to maximise company revenue and improve customer delivery performance . This is achieved by using an assessment of strategic risk for the company through strategic sourcing , demand intake , supply chain management , procurement , materials management , manufacturing , logistics and customer service . Leah ’ s experience with component distribution , various multinational EMS providers and OEMs , as well as consulting for supply chain process and applications , has allowed her to share her knowledge and manage teams of over 150 people . Leah received diplomas in Materials Management & Distribution and Marketing & Business Administration from Sir Sandford Fleming College , where she achieved honours and was named on the Dean ’ s list .
NOVEMBER 2018