Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names RELEX’s Max Forsius as Recipient of 2026 Pros to Know Award

Award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage

Supply & Demand Chain Executive named Max Forsius, Product Director, AI Innovations at RELEX Solutions as one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, which recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. This recognition is for the Rising Stars category. 

“At RELEX, we believe the future of supply chain lies in the thoughtful integration of human expertise and intelligent systems,” said Laurence Brenig-Jones, VP of Product Strategy & Marketing, RELEX Solutions. “Max has been instrumental in turning that vision into reality. His leadership in advancing agentic AI and human centered innovation is not only transforming our product strategy but also helping our customers unlock measurable value in complex operational environments. This recognition is well deserved.”

“I am honored to be recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive,” said Max Forsius, Product Director, AI Innovations at RELEX Solutions. “We are at a pivotal moment in supply chain transformation, where AI can elevate decision making and free professionals to focus on higher value strategic work. This award reflects the collaborative work of our teams and our customers who are willing to co-innovate and push the boundaries of what intelligent planning systems can achieve. 

“When it comes to overcoming supply chain disruption, this year’s pack of supply chain leaders left no stone unturned,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum. “From AI implementation and warehouse automation to last-mile accuracy and returns management, they innovated, developed and executed on all cylinders, providing solutions, technologies and processes that move product from Point A to Point B in a way that almost seem seamless. And every year, I am honored to celebrate these supply chain professionals.” 

View the full list of winners here.