Dharit Shah

Dharit Shah is an experienced planning and supply chain management professional with over eight years of experience in optimizing production processes, forecasting demand and supply, and managing inventory. He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dharit has held key roles in various industries, including serving as an Inventory Analyst Intern at Brake Parts, Senior Planner at Sensient Technologies (a food manufacturing company), and currently as Planning Manager at The Body Firm, a leading consumer packaged goods company specializing in beauty and wellness products.

Throughout his career, Dharit has demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, production planning, and demand forecasting, working to streamline operations and improve efficiency across supply chains. His expertise has been instrumental in production optimization, and he is particularly passionate about integrating advanced technologies like additive manufacturing into supply chain management.

Dharit is also an accomplished author, having published three significant articles on topics ranging from sustainable manufacturing models to the impact of geopolitical tensions on global supply chains. His work includes:

• Circular Economy and Sustainable Additive Manufacturing: A New Model for Product Life Cycle Management


• The Integration of Vendor-Managed Inventory Systems with Industry 0 Technologies: A Systematic Review of Challenges, Opportunities, and Impact on Supply Chain Resilience


• Global Supply Chains Under Strain: Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

Additionally, Dharit has conducted an independent study on the benefits of additive manufacturing in supply chain management, contributing valuable insights into how emerging technologies can enhance operational efficiency. His extensive experience and research make him a leading voice in the field of supply chain optimization and additive manufacturing.