Decision Loop: AI for Retail & Manufacturing Leaders | Presented by RELEX Solutions
Claim This Podcastby RELEX Solutions
Podcast Overview
<p>AI is transforming how the world plans, produces, and performs, but faster doesn’t always mean smarter.</p> <p>Decision Loop is the podcast for retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods leaders who want clarity amid the AI hype.</p> <p>Hosted by Christine Babington, Product Marketing Manager at RELEX Solutions, each episode explores how real organizations are using intelligent planning, automation, and data-driven decision-making to modernize operations without losing control.</p> <p>RELEX Solutions provides a unified, AI-native platform for retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers to plan smarter and operate more efficiently across the value chain. By combining advanced AI with deep industry expertise, it improves availability, increases sales, enhances sustainability, and drives profitable growth at scale.</p> <p>Through candid conversations with transformation leaders, strategists, and innovators, Decision Loop tackles the biggest questions in enterprise AI:</p> <ul><li>How do you scale beyond pilots?</li><li>What does good AI governance look like?</li><li>Can we make faster decisions without sacrificing accountability?</li></ul> <p>If you're ready to move from theory to impact and lead your organization through the next era of intelligent planning, this podcast is your signal through the noise.</p> <p>Subscribe to or follow Decision Loop to never miss an episode!</p>
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
3/9/2026
1 verified contact email on file for Decision Loop: AI for Retail & Manufacturing Leaders | Presented by RELEX Solutions
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
May 27, 2026
AI Governance: Why People Are the Missing Link | Olivia Gambelin
<p>AI governance has moved from the periphery of the agenda to the centre of it. The problem is, too many organizations are approaching it wrong.</p> <p>In this episode of Decision Loop, Christine Babington speaks with Olivia Gambelin, AI ethicist, founder of Ethical Intelligence, and author of Responsible AI, about why governance frameworks break down from the inside out.</p> <p>Olivia draws on her years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and shaping AI policy in Brussels to make the case that people are consistently overlooked within AI implementation, how internal politics corrodes even the most thorough governance plans, and why AI governance is not the blocker to innovation that some claim it is.</p> <p>The conversation covers agentic AI and explainability, and the essential questions every leadership team should ask before committing to an AI transformation. Olivia sets out a clear, honest guide to building accountability structures that hold.</p> <p>If you are leading AI adoption in complex operational environments, this episode is worth your time.</p> <p>Follow Decision Loop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.</p> <p><b>Chapter Markers</b></p> <p>(00:00) - Opening insight: why people are forgotten in the AI narrative</p> <p>(03:47) - Why AI governance has taken centre stage of the leadership agenda</p> <p>(07:45) - The three pillars of responsible AI: people, process and technology</p> <p>(10:23) - Explainability and accountability: what they mean on the ground</p> <p>(12:29) - Internal politics as a governance blocker: who owns AI governance?</p> <p>(16:40) - Innovating against a backdrop of changing regulations</p> <p>(17:03) - Why governance is actually beneficial to execution</p> <p>(19:59) - Where to start: the one question every leadership team should ask first</p> <p><b>🔗 Useful Links</b></p> <p>Christine Babington LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christine-babington-smith</p> <p>Olivia Gambelin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviagambelin/</p> <p>RELEX Solutions Website: https://www.relexsolutions.com/</p>
May 13, 2026
The AI Pilot Trap: Why Most Never Gain Traction | Robyn Bolton, MileZero
<p>Running AI pilots has become standard practice, but few are scaling.</p> <p>In this episode of Decision Loop, Christine Babington speaks with Robyn Bolton, founder of MileZero and former Procter & Gamble innovator, about why experimentation rarely converts into results and what it takes to change that.</p> <p>Robyn draws on her consulting work, research, and hands-on experience launching Swiffer at P&G to break down why AI pilots stall, how leaders need to change their behavior, and why innovation is a system rather than an event.</p> <p>They also cover the danger of action without achievement, the relay race model for scaling initiatives, how to evaluate whether a pilot is worth continuing, and the three things every leader should do before green-lighting the next AI proposal.</p> <p>If you're a senior leader in retail, supply chain, or manufacturing, this conversation will change how you think about AI pilots.</p> <p>Follow Decision Loop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for more.</p> <p><b>Chapter Markers</b></p> <p>(00:00) - Opening: If something feels stuck, kill it</p> <p>(02:37) - What is driving the explosion of AI pilots across enterprises?</p> <p>(06:15) - Innovation as a system: what that means</p> <p>(12:45) - Fail fast, learn fast: how do you know you are not quitting too early?</p> <p>(17:40) - The patterns and pitfalls that break a handoff</p> <p>(21:11) - The one question every leader should ask before approving a pilot</p> <p>(24:18) - Three key takeaways</p> <p><b>🔗 Useful Links</b></p> <p>Christine Babington LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christine-babington-smith</p> <p>Robyn Bolton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/</p> <p>Unlocking Innovation: A Leader's Guide for Turning Bold Ideas Into Tangible Results: https://BookHip.com/BFRXKZD</p> <p>RELEX Solutions Website: https://www.relexsolutions.com/</p>
April 29, 2026
Svante Göthe on Why AI-Driven Forecasting is the Only Way to Tackle Waste at Scale
<p>Thinking of waste as just a sustainability problem is too narrow. It also affects profitability, and many organizations consider only part of the picture.</p> <p>In this episode of Decision Loop, Christine Babington is joined by Svante Göthe, Head of Sustainability at RELEX Solutions, to explore how physical waste, labour inefficiency, and logistics are some of the biggest contributors to margin erosion for retail, manufacturing and supply chains.</p> <p>Svante reveals why waste is so difficult to prioritise, how AI-driven forecasting is the foundation for any waste reduction strategy, and why the organizations that get planning right are already halving waste ahead of global 2030 targets.</p> <p>With real-world results including a 30% reduction in production waste at Blount Fine Foods and a 25% drop in transport emissions at a German grocery retailer, this episode makes a clear case: tackling waste can make an organization an industry winner. </p> <p>Follow Decision Loop on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube for more insights on intelligent planning and enterprise transformation.</p> <p><b>Chapter Markers</b></p> <p>(00:00) - Opening: AI as the Key to Tackling Waste</p> <p>(02:55) - The Scale of the Problem: Stats on Retail and Food Waste</p> <p>(06:30) - What is Driving the Focus on Waste Reduction Today?</p> <p>(11:49) - The Role of AI Forecasting in Preventing Waste</p> <p>(15:23) - Transport Efficiency: Reducing Mileage and Emissions</p> <p>(19:49) - Optimism and the Finnish Food Waste Success Story</p> <p><b>🔗 Useful Links</b></p> <p>Christine Babington LinkedIn:<a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christine-babington-smith" target="_blank"> https://uk.linkedin.com/in/christine-babington-smith</a></p> <p>Svante Göthe LinkedIn:<a href="https://se.linkedin.com/in/svante-g%C3%B6the" target="_blank"> https://se.linkedin.com/in/svante-göthe</a></p> <p>RELEX Solutions Website:<a href="https://www.relexsolutions.com/" target="_blank"> https://www.relexsolutions.com/</a></p>
7 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for Decision Loop: AI for Retail & Manufacturing Leaders | Presented by RELEX Solutions
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Decision Loop: AI for Retail & Manufacturing Leaders | Presented by RELEX Solutions?
<p>AI is transforming how the world plans, produces, and performs, but faster doesn’t always mean smarter.</p> <p>Decision Loop is the podcast for retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods leaders who want clarity amid the AI hype.</p> <p>Hosted by Christine Babington, Product Marketing Manager at RELEX Solutions, each episode explores how real organizations are using intelligent planning, automation, and data-driven decision-making to modernize operations without losing control.</p> <p>RELEX Solutions provides a unified, AI-native platform for retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers to plan smarter and operate more efficiently across the value chain. By combining advanced AI with deep industry expertise, it improves availability, increases sales, enhances sustainability, and drives profitable growth at scale.</p> <p>Through candid conversations with transformation leaders, strategists, and innovators, Decision Loop tackles the biggest questions in enterprise AI:</p> <ul><li>How do you scale beyond pilots?</li><li>What does good AI governance look like?</li><li>Can we make faster decisions without sacrificing accountability?</li></ul> <p>If you're ready to move from theory to impact and lead your organization through the next era of intelligent planning, this podcast is your signal through the noise.</p> <p>Subscribe to or follow Decision Loop to never miss an episode!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Information about guest appearances is not available.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.