Andy Wilson, the executive director of Doing Business in Bentonville, shares the new vision to establish Bentonville, Arkansas as a global Omni Channel retail center. Emphasizing the importance of embracing change and demystifying the concept of omnichannel retail, he invites sponsors, suppliers, and those in the retail business to join their mission.
Ep. 1 - Welcome to Doing Business in Bentonville
Our Mission is to create an ecosystem that connects industry, community, student, educational, civic, investment, and entrepreneurial leaders to overcome omnichannel retail barriers by publishing beneficial content through all communication channels
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Explore how Food For Less helped shape the Walmart Supercenter model through a unique retail partnership. Roger Thomas of Peak Tech Labs joins the show to discuss the shift toward private AI plus the essential role of unified communications and secure cloud infrastructure for modern growth.
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Retail veteran Michael Graen shares how sensors and AI eliminate out of stocks and boost sales. Learn why RFID and 2D barcodes are essential for on shelf availability and how to use data to prioritize tasks that free associates to serve customers. Read the full retail execution playbook here.
Ep. 141 - AI & Supply Chain: The War for Speed
Learn how autonomous forklifts and teleoperation transform supply chains by cutting costs and boosting safety. Dr. Matt Waller plus experts from ArcBest and Deloitte reveal how clean data and smart automation drive faster decisions and network wide productivity. Read the full blueprint here.
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