Kristan Theile, Author at Supply Chain Link Blog

About Kristan Theile

As the Director of Marketing, Kristan Theile brings more than 10 years of marketing experience, with a focus on digital marketing, brand development, event management and strategic leadership. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kristan has a Bachelor's of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and loves to spend her free time with her dogs, friends and family, and exploring new places.

“Dynamic by Design” Means Nothing Without Planning That Works in Reality

Planning to attend the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Symposium? See how Arkieva approaches real-world planning and book time to connect onsite.

By Kristan Theile|2026-04-09T10:13:52-04:00April 9th, 2026|Demand Planning, Gartner US, Supply Chain|

The Supply Chain Planning Ideas That Mattered Most in 2025

A roundup of Arkieva’s top supply chain planning blogs of 2025, covering Gartner insights, demand and inventory best practices, scheduling and applied AI.

By Kristan Theile|2026-01-12T11:42:26-05:00January 13th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Supply Chain|

What the Best Conversations at IBF Orlando 2025 Were Really About

Fresh insights from IBF Orlando 2025: explore how leaders are rethinking S&OP best practices, automation and AI to create data-driven planning environments.

By Kristan Theile|2025-11-03T12:12:20-05:00November 4th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Events, S&OP|

Rethinking AI ROI at the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit

AI in supply chain planning is everywhere. Arkieva explains how leaders can focus on measurable ROI, not hype, before Gartner the SCP Summit.

By Kristan Theile|2025-10-29T16:08:41-04:00October 30th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Gartner US, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning Solutions|

Customer-Driven Supply Chain Planning: How Leading Companies are Thriving in 2025

See how customer-centric supply chain planning helps leading companies thrive. Learn key trends and how to evaluate SCP solutions in 2025.

By Kristan Theile|2025-09-08T21:34:36-04:00September 9th, 2025|Gartner Supply Chain Magic Quadrant, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning Solutions|

Key Innovations Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Planning

Explore 4 innovations reshaping the future of supply chain planning. From AI to automation, all designed to improve agility, visibility and real-time execution.

By Kristan Theile|2025-07-01T16:07:32-04:00July 2nd, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Gartner Supply Chain Magic Quadrant, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning Solutions|

How Tariffs Are Shaping Supply Chain Risk Management

Learn how tariffs impact supply chain risk management and what proactive strategies leading companies are using to stay agile, resilient and competitive.

By Kristan Theile|2025-05-07T21:37:16-04:00May 8th, 2025|Demand Planning, News and Trends, Supply Chain|

Beyond the Grid: What the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Means for Supply Chain Planners

Explore key takeaways from the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ and learn how to evaluate supply chain planning solutions for today’s complex business needs.

By Kristan Theile|2025-04-22T09:34:18-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Gartner Supply Chain Magic Quadrant, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning Solutions|