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Phantom inventory can quietly drive lost sales, spoilage, wasted labor, and increasingly unreliable forecasts. And once the errors start compounding, retailers can find themselves stuck in a cycle of reactive - and costly - fixes. In this blog, we look at how retailers can identify phantom inventory and close the error loop before it grows: https://bit.ly/3V0mBxT

Last week, RELEX hosted our inaugural Manufacturing Leaders Roundtable Dinner at the residence of the Finnish Ambassador in Bangkok, co-hosted by Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos. The evening brought together senior leaders from Thailand's food and beverage manufacturing sector for an open discussion on navigating supply chain volatility, building agility, and leading through continued uncertainty. What made the conversation particularly valuable was its candor. No presentations. No formal agenda. Just peers sharing practical experiences, common challenges, and lessons learned in a trusted setting. Supply chain complexity is increasing for manufacturers, making the exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives more valuable than ever. Bringing industry leaders together is one way RELEX supports that journey. Our thanks to Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos, the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok, and all the leaders who joined us. We look forward to continuing this series across Southeast Asia.

How much safety stock is enough? Demand spikes, supply delays, weather, and sudden trends can quickly make traditional safety stock calculations outdated. Hold too much, and capital gets tied up in excess inventory. Hold too little, and stockouts put sales at risk. This blog breaks down how to calculate safety stock, choose the right formula for your needs, and use software to account for changing demand and supply conditions. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eftf6FUY

Extreme weather is no longer a seasonal exception for food and beverage supply chains, but a recurring planning problem. A heatwave can spike demand for beverages, frozen foods, and fresh produce while simultaneously disrupting crop yields, ingredient quality, and transport. When conditions shift that fast, companies that can connect demand, supply, production, and distribution signals respond faster.    Read more in the latest RELEX Radar newsletter.  

Manufacturers often have strong planning processes and solid execution systems. The challenge is connecting the two. Without that link, schedules can fall out of sync, issues are identified later than they should be, and planners often have to rely on spreadsheets and manual coordination to keep production on track. According to Gartner, improving this connection is the top manufacturing initiative for the next three years. The 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Detailed Manufacturing Scheduling provides an overview of the market, helping manufacturers understand the available approaches before building a shortlist. Get your complimentary copy: https://relex.link/4fv7kke

Heading to NASCES 2026? Visit Booth #48 and meet the RELEX team to see how AI-powered supply chain planning can help you improve forecasting, optimize inventory, and build a more resilient operation. Book a meeting with us ahead of the event. We'd love to connect: https://bit.ly/4b3Di4n

Premium Nexus is a major franchisee of BGF Retail's CU brand in Mongolia, operating more than 600 stores and three distribution centers. Nominzol Tsogtbaatar, Chief Operating Officer at Premium Nexus, shares how the company has used RELEX to overcome store ordering and operational challenges across Mongolia's vast, harsh-climate retail network, and the impact the partnership has delivered. Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/455pvHi

Food manufacturers manage some of the most complex planning environments of any industry. Demand volatility, harvest variability, carcass balance, shelf life, and production constraints can all change daily. Planning successfully means bringing those variables together so teams can make faster, better-informed decisions. New research from Nucleus Research highlights the impact of connected planning: • Weekly production planning at one site dropped from 32 hours to around 90 minutes. • Another manufacturer reduced forecast error by roughly 50% and cut finished goods write-offs from approximately $1.2 million to less than $200,000. Reducing a planning cycle from 32 hours to 90 minutes isn't just about saving time. It gives planners more capacity to respond to changing conditions, improve decisions, and focus on higher-value work. Read the full report: https://relex.link/4x7UgHq

RELEX closed the first half of 2026 strong, with 28% year-over-year growth in subscription revenue and 83% year-over-year growth in new contract value. The results reflect continued customer demand for our AI-native platform. Over the past six months, we introduced RELEX Open, our extensible platform architecture, and expanded our agentic AI capabilities to support more autonomous and efficient planning. Following the integration of Ida, we also extended our AI-native fresh and store operations capabilities to help retailers reduce waste and improve on-shelf availability. We are focused on giving our customers the tools to make faster, better planning decisions, and deliver measurable business value. See what shaped our strongest first half of 2026: https://bit.ly/4wqjHUB

Fresh retail leaves little room for error. Every decision matters, from keeping shelves stocked to minimizing waste. The question is: how can AI help retailers make smarter decisions without adding complexity? At the RELEX AI Planning Forum 2026, Julien Tanter, COO at Naturalia, will share how Naturalia is approaching AI-native fresh store ordering, and what it takes to bring AI into day-to-day retail operations. Join us for an afternoon of practical insights and peer-to-peer conversations with retail leaders who are turning AI into measurable business outcomes. 📍 September 14 | Mama Shelter Paris West One day before NRF Europe. Seats are limited. Register here: https://relex.link/4gjB2JR