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us to streamline development, improve consistency and maintain control over quality without compromising performance.”
Arlene adds:“ Everything we are doing now is driven by analytics,” she explains.“ We’ ve made significant investments in AI because we see it as foundational to the future of the business. Integrating these tools into our operations allows us to build a strong, data-driven foundation. Alongside our MRP systems, we are leveraging Power BI to consolidate analytics across our global operations, giving us forward-looking insights. These projections help us evaluate decisions such as internal versus external sourcing, global cost dynamics, and how to best deploy resources across the business. The goal is to clearly visualize our supplychain strategy and ensure it is fully aligned with our broader business objectives. This focus has also driven continued investment in education and capabilities, including plans to establish a Center of Excellence to support long-term supply-chain performance and business growth.”
This emphasis on education and people development is representative of the perpetual passion and care that Ashcroft extends to its people – its most important asset of all. Proudly awarded as one of the Top Workplaces in Connecticut in both 2023 and 2024, the company continues to prove the value of a strong culture in encouraging the highest standards of quality and innovation.
“ It all speaks to the appreciation of the leadership team towards the employees,” Arlene elaborates.“ Sometimes that shows up in simple but meaningful ways, like our President handing out ice cream on a hot summer day or hosting company picnics. Our HR team plays an important role in fostering strong connections across the organization, helping to bring leadership, early-career employees, and everyone in between together. We also place strong emphasis on giving back to the communities where we live and work, creating opportunities for employees to engage in meaningful volunteer and outreach efforts. Together, these initiatives encourage engagement
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