Building a stronger supply chain through automation

Credit: Shaun Guthrie, Senior VP Technology & Ecommerce, Peavey Industries LP Today’s technology leaders must deeply understand their organization’s financial health, from top-line revenue to net income. This financial literacy empowers IT to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s bottom line and to the success of any initiative. Measuring the outcomes of IT projects is essential for building credibility. By demonstrating tangible results, technology leaders can secure support for future projects and gain a seat at the decision-making table. It’s time to shift from a purely technical mindset to a business-focused approach. Focusing solely on operational tasks is no longer sufficient. IT must become a strategic partner that drives business growth. For those unfamiliar with Peavey Industries and Peavey Mart , we’re a 100% Canadian- and employee-owned retailer dedicated to serving farmers and ranchers with more than 90 stores across the country. We also operate a select number of Ace Hardware corporate stores and maintain a vast Ace Hardware Canada dealer network. My role encompasses all aspects of technology at Peavey, from our IT infrastructure and service desk to business intelligence, application development, and cybersecurity. In early 2023, I also took on the expanding ecommerce business at Peavey, with P&L […]

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