Most organisations have more data than ever — across assets, materials, suppliers, and operations — yet confidence in that data is often inconsistent. Reports don’t always reflect reality, teams rely on workarounds, and critical decisions are still made with a degree of uncertainty. 

In this session, we will focus on what it takes to trust data at the point where decisions are made. We will explore how data is used in practice across asset management, supply chain, and procurement — particularly in planning, sourcing, and execution — and where gaps between system data and operational reality continue to create friction. 

We will share how data challenges are being managed within our organisations, and where confidence in data is strong — or still developing. 

We’ll explore: 

• Where data is trusted — and where it is questioned — in day-to-day decisions  
• How asset, materials, and supplier data impact planning, sourcing, and execution  
• The role of ownership and accountability in maintaining data quality across functions  
• How teams are balancing system data with operational judgement and workarounds