Retail Unwrapped - from The Robin Report
Welcome to Retail Unwrapped, a podcast from The Robin Report.
Join Shelley E. Kohan as she shares insights and unpacks issues at the core of retail and consumer products. The conversations are lively and the opinions are honest.
New episodes every Friday.
Retail Unwrapped - from The Robin Report
EP 258: AI Is Transforming the Fashion Supply Chain
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The fashion industry's stubborn reliance on outdated supply chain practices is bleeding profits and destroying consumer trust. Traditional approaches to sizing, inventory management, and trend forecasting are creating failures across the entire value chain, from excess inventory that decimates sustainability goals to astronomical return rates that crush margins. While most companies still operate with historical sizing that ignores consumer evolution, best-in-class retailers are using disciplined digital tools to compress product development cycles and eliminate costly inventory inefficiencies. In anticipation of Tech Fest’s one-day (10.9.2025) online program on AI, innovation and systems thinking, join Shelley and Janice Wang, CEO of Alvanon, as they reveal how forward-thinking leaders are discovering that AI isn't just another tool, it's the bridge that connects siloed departments and transforms decades of unstructured data into a competitive advantage.
Special Guest: Janice Wang, CEO, Alvanon
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