Retail Untangled

Episode 38: The next supply chain advantage is connected decision-making. Here’s why

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Predicting demand is no longer retail’s biggest challenge—connecting every decision that follows is. In this episode of Retail Untangled, host Amie Larter sits down with Mike Taylor, Director of Solution Strategy at Relex Solutions, to reveal why the ultimate supply chain advantage lies in breaking down silos between inventory, pricing, and merchandising. Discover how agentic AI and transparent, “black box”-free automation are allowing teams to shift from firefighting routine logistics to high-value strategic retailing. Plus, Mike unpacks the "Superman Conundrum"—a crucial test every executive must ask: if your top planner wasn't in the room tomorrow, would your business still make the right calls? Tune in to learn how unifying your planning ecosystem turns operational friction into your strongest competitive edge.