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At RELEX, we’ve accumulated a wealth of supply chain and retail planning expertise from our 1800+ planning specialists. Dive into resources crafted for you by our experts — from blogs and whitepapers to guides, reports, videos, and more.
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Thrive Market’s supply chain transformation in a time of rapid change and growth
In this webinar, we discuss how thoughtful supply chain planning updates have allowed Thrive Market to successfully manage their rapidly changing requirements and navigate the challenges brought by COVID-19.
Supply chain transformation journey: The Henderson Group
Paul McAlinden and Leanne Hamilton from the Henderson Group discuss their supply chain journey with RELEX. The conversation highlights how processes across the supply chain have been streamlined and optimized using automated demand forecasting.
Automated and adaptive supply chain planning: Big Lots’ successful forecasting and replenishment transformation
In this 12-minute video, Johan Hoover from Big Lots, explains how RELEX’s demand and supply planning has enabled them to become more efficient and adaptive in a highly turbulent retail market.
Retail sales & operations execution (S&OE): 4 foundational capabilities for managing disruptions
An effective S&OE process ensures retailers meet their sales plans without suffering from poor product availability or costly operational firefighting.
Why reliable forecast automation is key to omnichannel grocery success
Grocery retailers who are implementing an omnichannel strategy should use a transparent supply chain management solution that provides trustworthy, automated forecasts.
After a year that changed everything, what can retailers expect from 2021?
History has shown that with a little patience, retailers that take thoughtful risks can see positive results over the long term.
NRF 2021 chapter one recap – after a turbulent year, what’s next for retail?
NRF Chapter 1 offered lessons learned from 2020 as well as a look to the next 12 months ahead. Here are our highlights from the event!
Markdown optimization: An e-grocer’s journey
In this webinar, we speak to nemlig.com Supply Analyst about how the company recognized that they needed an improved markdown process, how they implemented it, and what kind of results they’ve achieved.
Why do so many people working in retail find AI scary?
Incorporating AI into demand forecasting and inventory optimization can improve product availability, reduce waste, smooth the flow of goods and improve operational efficiency in distribution and in stores.
5 retail trends we predict for 2021
Omnichannel efficiency, adaptable supply chains, AI... We predict the retail trends for 2021.
What will it take to get shoppers back into stores in 2021?
Traditional and multichannel retailers can prepare for the next shift in customer behavior by taking advantage of the post-holiday period to begin reestablishing the in-person shopping patterns lost in 2020.
2020: RELEX’s year in review
2020 is coming to an end, and our CEO Mikko takes a look back at the year's achievements, from new customers to first-ever Global Retail Summit.
The need for speed and adaptability calls for a retail nervous system
Rapid change has put retail adaptability to the test, from the shift to omnichannel to a technological arms race to external shocks like extreme weather events and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drive operational efficiency with proactive capacity management
In this webinar, our experts make the case for a proactive approach to supply planning and capacity management to optimize the goods flow and take full advantage of workforce and space availability.
Improve demand forecasting accuracy by factoring in weather impacts
Weather-based forecasting is challenging, but those retailers who can accurately forecast when the weather will affect sales can capitalize on increased sales opportunities and prevent excess stock and costly spoilage.
4 keys to better retail promotion forecasting and replenishment
Promotions are essential to retail success, but too often, poor execution delivers poor results. Here are the four things forward-thinking retailers are putting into practice to automate and improve their promotion planning.
Grocers are primed to compete with Amazon’s free grocery delivery
Amazon is making inroads into the grocery space, and its significant investments and assets give the impression of being unbeatable. However, grocers have many advantages that they can leverage to successfully compete.
RELEX Live: Global retail summit – event recap and on-demand recordings
Retailers, analysts, and press from all over the world joined us as retail experts from RELEX and our customers led engaging sessions on the trends and best practices that are keeping retailers competitive.
Retail forward: Turning “adapting to cope” to “adapting to WIN!”
Our CEO Mikko discusses why retailers emerging from the pandemic must focus on a return to efficiency and profitability to be successful moving retail forward.
Breaking down functional silos
By now, everyone knows that “Silos” is the new bad word in business as it creates critical weaknesses. Find out how to break out from silos to empower greater transparency, collaboration, and information sharing.
A pragmatic guide to AI & machine learning
Our expert Josh Mann explains what machine learning is, what kind of challenges it solves, and why many leading retailers are starting their transition toward machine learning-based demand forecasting.
Panel discussion: Key learnings and insights to move retail forward
From Covid learnings to inventory constraints – how do we adapt to win to move retail forward? Our panel of leading retailers discuss this and more!
Leroy Merlin Italy: Supply chain digitalization
Home improvement retailer shares how they’ve leveraged advanced planning software into improved visibility that’s driving performance improvements throughout their supply chain.
Musti Group: Successful long-term business development: Key learnings from a multinational growth company
The leading pet care company in the Nordics discusses the benefits and key learnings in process development, advanced supply chain management, and markdown optimization.