Beyond Legacy Retail: Rethinking Supply Chains

Maithili Shenoy, Founder & CEO, La Naia Collective discusses the broken legacy operating model of retail, the Forest framework, and the implications for brands. She also explores the challenges of execution and the impact of lead times on inventory turns. The conversation covers the impact of tariffs on supply chain ecosystems, the importance of resilience and diversification, the role of AI and automation in supply chain management, and the need for agility and adaptability in the face of volatility and uncertainty. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the significance of data quality, the adoption of new technologies, and the measurement of supply chain performance. Takeaways Legacy retail operating model is broken The Forest framework emphasizes strategy, segmentation, structure, and sustainability Tariffs impact supply chain ecosystems Resilience and diversification are crucial for supply chain management AI and automation play a significant role in supply chain innovation Agility and adaptability are essential in the face of uncertainty Data quality and measurement are critical for supply chain performance Chapters 00:00 The Broken Legacy Operating Model of Retail 02:57 The Forest Framework and Its Implications for Brands 06:05 Challenges of Execution and the Impact of Lead Times on Inventory Turns 08:59 Dealing with Excess Stock and Lead Times in Retail 17:06 Impact of Tariffs on Supply Chain Ecosystems 19:04 Resilience and Diversification in Supply Chain Management 21:08 Role of AI and Automation in Supply Chain Innovation 26:17 Agility and Adaptability in the Face of Uncertainty 31:35 Data Quality and Measurement in Supply Chain Performance #Planning #inventorymanagement #inventory #forecasting #allocation #replenishment #agenticai