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??? Promotions are top of mind for many retailers as the festive season rolls in. But how to make the most of them in this competitive landscape? Join us on December 10 for an exclusive interview with Oliver Rist, Purchasing Director at Coop Eesti, to hear how Estonia’s largest and oldest retail group are increasing the profitability of their promotions. Interviewed by Tiina Kanninen, VP of Customer Success at RELEX, he will delve into the challenges and successes of adapting to a new promotion solution. “Spreadsheets to success: The Coop Estonia promotion planning journey” is live on December 10 at 10am EDT | 3pm GMT | 4pm CET. Make sure to register today! https://lnkd.in/dfg9xBXq #promotions #supplychain #retail?

Retailer, what is your biggest sales event of the year? Shops used to offer sales only at specific times of the year. While many retailers now offer some type of sales items all year round, the peak promotional events still hold their rightful place in the retail calendar. Whether it’s Black Friday deals or post-holiday bargains, consumers are wired to look for the best prices. #blackfriday #retail

Plukon Food Group sees improved forecast accuracy with RELEX Demand Planning ?? Plukon Food Group is one of Europe’s leading food producers with 38 plants in seven countries across the continent. The Netherlands-based company first implemented RELEX Demand Planning system in 2023 and has since seen marked improvements in forecast accuracy, in planning of ultra-fresh production, and in S&OP process. “Thanks to RELEX, our forecasts are more accurate than ever, and the preparation process is much quicker. There’s significantly less fine-tuning, and we're better equipped to respond when something unexpected happens,” says Ruben Koldeweij, Plukon Supply Chain Planner and Project Leader. Read more about how RELEX and our partner Supply Chain Company transformed Plukon’s demand planning: https://lnkd.in/eMXv6jjh #CPG #FoodManufacturing #SupplyChain?

???? Struggling with disconnected data and outdated supply chain systems? No more: catch our “Smart supply chain planning for food & beverage: The AI advantage” webinar to explore how AI-powered planning is changing the game. In just sixty minutes, our panelists Madhav Durbha, GVP of Industry Strategy? at RELEX Solutions; Tristan Mallet, Managing Director & Partner at BCG X, and John Walch, Principal Data Scientist, at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), take you through practical examples of how AI drives real value for leading companies and transforms supply chain planning into future-ready, agile processes. Enjoy at your leisure: https://lnkd.in/diA6q2Yu #GenAI #AI #SupplyChain?

?Takko Fashion to optimize its supply chain with RELEX ? Takko, the leading European quality fashion discounter, has selected RELEX to optimize its supply chain. Takko will implement RELEX's forecasting and replenishment, allocation and markdown solutions to increase efficiency through an integrated platform.?With around 1,150 stores in Germany, as well as an online shop and a mobile app, Takko Fashion is one of Germany's largest clothing retailers. Across Europe, the fashion retailer has almost 2,000 stores in 17 countries and employs around 18,000 employees.? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dcHi9zS6 #supplychain #retail #fashion?

Throwback to September, when our People Team came together from all corners of the world for an unforgettable two-day retreat at Nuuksio National Park! ???? Surrounded by Finland’s stunning natural landscapes, the team gathered to connect, reflect, and recharge. From early morning yoga sessions to lively orienteering adventures, the group embraced every moment—plus a classic Finnish sauna experience, of course. The agenda? A powerful mix of workshops and discussions around RELEX’s strategic vision, culture retention, and even tapping into the value of emotions as insights. It wasn’t just about the work, though. Bonding in the heart of nature brought everyone closer, inspiring fresh ideas and laying out exciting plans for the years ahead.? Thank you, everyone, for making the time special! #BeRELEX #LifeAtRELEX #PeopleDays?

?? Fashionable news: Oniverse, the Italian multi-brand company whose brands include Calzedonia and Intimissimi, has selected RELEX Solutions to optimize their manufacturing and retail operations. RELEX will provide demand planning, production planning, and plant allocation to enhance Oniverse’ manufacturing operations. This implementation aims to increase planning accuracy, visibility and operational efficiency.? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dg8frCEf #supplychain #retail #retailtechnology?

Wellbeing throughout the supply chain: Healthy Options, the largest organic products retailer in the Philippines, has selected RELEX to modernize and automate its forecasting and replenishment for both their distribution center and stores. One of the main criteria for Healthy Options in selecting a supply chain vendor was to have artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) incorporated in the offering. The ML-based demand forecasting capabilities from RELEX produces the most accurate forecasts for any product type, situation and business, and the automatic replenishment and allocation drastically reduces the need for manual work. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dhUAarBF #supplychain #retail #ai?

Finest ideas are born out of collaboration ???? In late October, we joined the FinEst ESG?Challenge with Fiskars Group, Kuusakoski Recycling, and Puuni Oy, hosted by KPMG Finland, to come up with solutions to real-life ESG opportunities. The event brought together organizations representing different parts of the value chain, KPMG experts, and sustainability students from Finland and Estonia. The jury had the positive problem of choosing one winning team, so two teams with similar approaches were declared winners. Congratulations to these two and many thanks to everyone who joined to brainstorm over such an important topic! #ESGChallenge #SupplyChain #Sustainability?KPMG Anna Hiltunen

Reitan Convenience Sweden is a leading company in the Swedish convenience store industry with over 400 stores and are well-known for their Pressbyr?n and 7-Eleven brands. Henrik Carlsson, Director of Digitization and IT at Reitan Convenience Sweden, shares how RELEX is helping the company optimize their promotion planning and execution.??? #SupplyChain #Retail #Convenience?