EP 258: AI Is Transforming the Fashion Supply Chain

We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!The fashion industry's stubborn reliance on outdated supply chain practices is bleeding profits and destroying consumer trust.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 For more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com, where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other retail industry experts, and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.