382: Failed Predictions, Bananas and a Supercharged Supply Chain

Katie Malakhov & Alex Jobin talk about RELEX; the current challenges in retail supply chain; and putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do.

[06.42] An introduction to Alex and Katie.

[07.16] Katie’s recent "Women In Supply Chain" award, her experience of the awards event, and what it means to her to be honored.

[08.30] Katie’s background, and how she found supply chain.

[10.00] Katie’s experience as a woman in the industry. [12.10] From mentorship to a dedicated women’s program, the different ways that RELEX supports women and elevates their voices.

[13.48] Alex’s experience of working with Katie, and benefitting from her #mentorship

[14.39] Katie’s advice for women in the industry, and for organizations looking to create more supportive, #diverse workplaces.

[18.29] The landscape of retail supply chain, and the challenges that organizations are facing across the industry.

[20.30] An introduction to RELEX and what they do.

[21.48] A closer look at RELEX’s demand planning #software, and how it’s creating impactful results for clients.

[23.46] How RELEX’s fulfilment solution supports and enhances demand planning. [27.43] The ideal client for RELEX.

[29.24] A case study showing how RELEX helped a large European grocer maintain stock availability and ease the burden for overworked staff, by achieving a 24% reduction in food waste and helping analysts to become 30% more efficient.

[31.37] The environmental impact of #retail supply chain, and the importance of sustainability.

[34.21] The future for RELEX.