TOPTEN, one of Israel’s leading fashion accessories chains, has made that equation work across its 65 stores by turning to AI-powered inventory optimization. With new products hitting shelves at least twice a week, the company needed a system that could think fast, act faster, and adapt in real time. Read full article
Last week, leading experts from academia, industry, and regulatory backgrounds gathered to discuss the legal and commercial implications of AI explainability, with a particular focus on its impact in retail. Hosted by Prof. Shlomit Yaniski Ravid of Yale Law and Fordham Law, the panel brought together thought leaders to address the growing need for transparency […]
For over two weeks, Israel has been struggling with a nationwide drug shortage after a failed ERP migration by Novolog, one of the country’s exclusive pharmaceutical distributor. The transition to a new inventory management system was meant to streamline operations but instead paralyzed supply chains, leaving pharmacies unable to stock essential medications, including chemotherapy treatments, […]
Date: 10.01.2025 Retail Meets AI: Picture this: a retailer runs out of its top-selling product right before the holiday rush, leaving shelves empty and customers frustrated. On the other side of the globe, a manufacturer struggles with excess inventory piling up due to unexpected shipping delays. These real-world supply chain […]
Date: 07.01.2025 The Supply Chainer: In many companies, inventory is often managed with a single, complex Excel sheet—an approach that only a few employees fully understand. This reliance on spreadsheets can create significant challenges, especially when it comes to optimizing stock levels, forecasting demand, and ensuring timely deliveries. Inventory management is […]
Date: 20.12.2024 The Supply Chainer: Supply Chain Optimization Leaders: Top Companies Driving Inventory Innovation Picture this: a retailer runs out of its top-selling product right before the holiday rush, leaving shelves empty and customers frustrated. On the other side of the globe, a manufacturer struggles with excess inventory piling up due […]
Date: 04.12.2024 Manufacturing & Logistics IT: Urbanica, a leading value-for-money retail chain operating in Israel, offers a diverse range of products including clothing for the entire family, shoes, fashion and home accessories. With 29 stores, many spanning approximately 1,800 square meters, and an online shop, the chain faces some unique supply chain challenges. Read the full […]
Date: 06.11.2024 Retail Technology Review: As retailers gear up for the annual Black Friday rush this month, Supply Chain Managers, Production Planners and Inventory Managers face unique challenges in preparing for one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Read the full article
Today’s resources are becoming more and more limited, and at the same time, the population is growing. We are required to find new ways of managing resources and production. Because of this, the need to reuse already utilized resources is increasing, which has in turn led to the growth of the second-hand market and recycling […]
Uncertainties and variabilities are inherent in supply chains (and in life, I know…) and are often translated to fears. Fears of both phenomena often push people to extreme reactions – for example, on the one hand, fear of losing sales drives companies to overstock, ending up with significant surpluses. On the other hand, the fear […]
