The issue is finding the right AI for the right task—avoiding using, metaphorically, a 2x4 wooden board to smash a nail into a wall when a hammer would be much more appropriate, less energy-intensive, and better at delivering the best results.
Discover how to navigate the FMCG supply chain with strategies for managing demand volatility, balancing production capacities, and optimizing distribution.
Distribution planning solutions that utilize heuristics and mathematical optimization are the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest with a sherpa and the latest available technology. They keep you on track, on time, and able to conquer the task.
Discover innovative tools like continuous camera monitoring, robot checks, flying drones, smart carts, and electronic shelf labels that are set to revolutionize the industry.
Discover the common pitfalls in grocery optimization and how to address them effectively to unlock new heights of efficiency and profitability.
Learn how grocery retailers can move beyond transactional systems to optimize their operations, focusing on key areas like forecasting and assortment to boost efficiency and profitability.
Organizations often make the same mistakes when choosing and implementing digital twins in their supply chain technology. Here's how to avoid these pitfalls.
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The blog discusses on how forecasts built using demand sensing can result in fewer lost sales, reduced waste, and increased cost savings.
Market basket analysis can do the detective work of identifying customer preferences. All without invading customers’ privacy.
Many people have some idea of what AI can do for supply chain and retail planning. It can forecast demand, optimize inventory, improve replenishment – the list goes on.
In successful store execution scenarios, all aspects of the store's operations align with the retailer's strategic goals, including inventory management, customer service, and in-store experience.
An optimized production plan keeps the many (literally) moving parts of the manufacturing process operating smoothly – but building this plan is a balancing act.
Master fresh produce management in grocery retail, leveraging machine learning and collaboration for better freshness, availability, and profitability.
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As systems like ChatGPT rattle established tech stacks and business processes, some are hailing “generative AI” as the magic pill that will cure all work-related ills. Others see it as a precedent to an insidious puppet master that will render humanity redundant.
Macro space planning involves strategically allocating space within a retail store to various departments, categories, and products. This approach emphasizes the store's broader layout, aiming to create an optimal shopping environment that encourages customer flow and maximizes sales.
Category space plays a defining role in shaping a retailer’s brand identity and setting their store apart from their rivals.
Competition in fresh products is intensifying, with more grocers and convenience retailers using the category to differentiate and draw customers.
There are two common misapprehensions about AI. The first is that AI is its own initiative, a separate investment that is superimposed onto all the other supply chain functions. The second is that all AI is created equal, and any engine will do.
Planograms have long been a go-to method for retailers to plan and execute their space strategies. They continue to be an essential aspect of space planning, but several pitfalls threaten retailers’ ability to build their shelves effectively and efficiently.
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Assortment planning is a game-changer for retailers when it comes to boosting sales and revenue. Retailers use assortment planning to ensure they stock up on the products that people really need and want, especially the hot items that fly off the shelves.