Episodes

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Jan. 8, 2024

Inventory Planning & AI Optimization For Retail Success

Onebeat VP of Retail Strategy, Greg Arthur, joined Chris and Anne to share how leveraging AI for inventory optimization can help retailers maximize sell-through rates and profitability. In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Greg on: Self-adjusting, short-term algorithms for granular inventory level predictions Allocating the right inventory across stores and channels Reducing markdowns and carryover stock with data-driven replenishment Achieving higher sales velocities and sell-throu...
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Dec. 22, 2023

Driving Quality And Value Through Scheduled W-2 Last-Mile Delivery

In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight Series, Chris and Anne discuss an innovative approach to improving last-mile delivery with Buncha CEO Bharat Pulgam. They explore how Buncha leverages scheduled time windows, refrigerated vehicles, and W-2 drivers to drive value, quality of service, and sustainability in last mile grocery delivery. Bharat outlines Buncha's milkman-style model, order aggregation technology, and white-label partnerships with retailers seeking reliabili...
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Dec. 18, 2023

Manifest's Tanzil Uddin Previews The Manifest 2024 Conference In Las Vegas

Get an inside look at the Manifest 2024 supply chain conference happening in February in Las Vegas. Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Production at Manifest, joins us to highlight keynote speakers, programming tracks, exhibits, and networking opportunities at this must-attend event for end-to-end supply chain professionals. With over 300 exhibitors, 40+ supply chain CEOs and CSCOs presenting across 3 days, and 5000 attendees from 50 countries, Manifest 2024 is shaping up to be a premier gathering for those ...
3
Nov. 30, 2023

How To Avoid The Mistakes That Make Microfulfillment Projects Fail

TGW’s Vice President of Business Development, James Osborn, joined Chris and Anne to continue the ongoing education around the topic of microfulfillment. In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with James on: A good working definition of microfulfillment (i.e. between 500 and 1,000 orders per day) The key differences between microfulfillment and grocery operations in the U.S. vs. Europe (e.g. European stores are much smaller, which increases picking efficiency) Considerations for colocation ...
2
Nov. 27, 2023

Spotlight Series | A DAM Deep Dive With Bynder's Brian Kavanaugh

Bynder’s Director of Global Field and Customer Marketing, Brian Kavanaugh, joined Chris and Anne for the second time in 2023 to give an even deeper look into Digital Asset Management. In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Brian on: The challenges retailers are faced with when it come to Digital Asset Management (aka DAM) Why these challenges become particularly acute during the key holiday selling season The value gained, both in sales and productivity, from having a strong DAM setup ...
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Nov. 13, 2023

Spotlight Series | Where Amazon One Palm Pay & Just Walk Out Are Headed Next

Amazon VP AWS Applications, Dilip Kumar, is back for his regular annual appearance to discuss how Amazon continues to think about the evolution of checkout and personal identification. In this podcast, Chris and Anne go deep with Dilip on: - The latest Amazon Just Walk Out innovations, including the two new recently opened Seattle Seahawks and Texas Rangers Fan Shops. - The evolution of Amazon One palm payment - And, finally, where Just Walk Out and Amazon One could be headed next Dilip is ...