Massimiliano Piacquadio

ERP + Just in Time: reading data, anticipating needs.

How do we deal with today’s supply chain complexity?

Through digital tools, dynamic vision, and cross-department collaboration.

At the end of 2024, Massimiliano Piacquadio joined MPT as Purchasing Manager for the molding division, bringing with him seven years of experience in industrial procurement.

His arrival coincided with a challenging moment: fluctuating raw material prices, rising energy costs, and production dynamics increasingly tied to just-in-time logic — with suppliers under constant pressure.

From day one, the challenge was not only technical but also cultural: adapting fast, understanding the supply chain, and building an operational vision in real time.

“Just in time requires decisions that are quick yet informed.
To make them, you need data, perspective, and continuous communication between those who purchase, receive, and produce.”

At MPT, Massimiliano manages the procurement of plastic compounds, technical components, and metal inserts for molding, working closely with logistics, warehousing, and production to align needs, schedules, and availability — ensuring that every link in the chain has the right support and the right answers.

His most trusted ally is an advanced ERP system that allows precise management of time and flow.
He’s also looking ahead to the gradual integration of predictive AI tools, which can analyze costs, performance, and trends to support faster, smarter decision-making even in uncertain or high-pressure contexts.

“You can’t plan everything.
But you can build a system that helps you decide better — even when things are unpredictable.
Today, that’s what truly makes the difference.
And that’s what I’m working to perfect, every day, together with MPT.”

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