Industry insights, AI innovation and what’s next for Sphera’s Master Data Management for MRO.​

Join us for an exclusive webinar as we reveal key findings from Sphera’s 2026 MRO market survey and explore why trusted MRO master data has become the foundation for stronger supply chain performance, optimized inventory, improved maintenance execution and successful AI initiatives.

Our research found that more than 80% of industrial organizations carry between $5 million and $50 million in excess MRO inventory, while many continue to struggle with procurement inefficiencies, maintenance delays, and AI initiatives that fail to deliver expected value. We’ll unpack the survey findings, explain what they mean for MRO leaders, and show how improving data reduces costs, increase productivity, and accelerates AI readiness leading to better business outcomes.

You’ll also see the debut of Sphera’s Data Governance AI Agent, with a demonstration of how AI helps automate MRO data governance, reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and accelerate procurement, inventory, and maintenance decisions. Finally, we’ll share what’s next for Sphera MDM-for-MRO, including upcoming AI innovations and our vision for the future of AI-powered MRO data management.

What you’ll learn

  • Key insights from Sphera’s 2026 MRO industry survey—and what they mean for procurement, supply chain, inventory and maintenance leaders
  • Why poor MRO master data continues to drive procurement inefficiencies, excess inventory, maintenance delays, and unnecessary costs
  • Why AI initiatives succeed or fail based on the quality of their underlying data
  • How Sphera’s new Data Governance AI Agent helps automate data governance, improve data quality, and accelerate better business outcomes

Speakers:

Dave Kuketz

Dave Kuketz

Global VP of MDM for MRO Strategy

Sphera

With over 25 years of expertise, Dave serves as Sphera’s MDM MRO global practice leader and strategist helping organizations achieve business imperatives (e.g., grow revenues, reduce costs, and meet ESG goals) in an ever-changing, marketplace. Dave breaks down the silos between supply chain, inventory, plant maintenance, process safety, ESG and Sustainability.

Matt Ludbrook

Matt Ludbrook

Director of MDM for MRO Product Management

Sphera

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