In this insightful episode of "Supply Chain Next," host Richard Donaldson engages with Mike Robinson, a visionary in the retail and logistics sector.

Mike shares his diverse career trajectory, starting from his early days at Johnson & Johnson in Pennsylvania, moving through significant roles at Price Waterhouse, and finally delving into the world of supply chain and logistics.

The episode delves into Mike's unique experiences, including his pivotal role in digital transformation at Macy's, where he led a tenfold revenue growth and established Macys.com as a leading digital retailer. His journey also includes impactful stints at Gap and his current influential position at The Eighth Notch (T8N), focusing on sustainable logistics solutions.

Throughout the conversation, Mike emphasizes the importance of AI in retail, discussing how it enhances customer experiences and drives efficiency. The discussion also covers his approach to leadership, treating technologists with empathy to unlock innovation.

As the episode progresses, Mike and Richard explore the challenges and opportunities in implementing technology across various industries, particularly focusing on AI's role in optimizing delivery schedules and the potential of circular economy practices in supply chain management.

The episode concludes with Mike's insights on entrepreneurship, the value of experience in the startup ecosystem, and his vision for the future of retail and supply chain management.

https://t8notch.com/

Mike Robinson - Industry Vertical Advisor, Retail and Consumer Goods; Head of Retail Operations, The Eighth Notch
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-robinson/

065 - Mike Robinson - Navigating the Future of Retail with AI and Green Initiatives

Supply Chain Next is a podcast series focused on the digitization of the enterprise supply chain. This show, hosted by Richard Donaldson, investigates the next steps for supply chain, both for the supply chain organization within enterprises and the supply chain professional. 

We dive into the tectonic shifts happening today for supply chain organizations, as they begin to embrace technology to optimize, create efficiencies, drive lower costs, and improve margins. We aim to understand what these changes really mean, not only for the organizations and leaders with in them, but also what does takes to be relevant in supply chain over the next 10 years.

We are sitting upon one of the biggest economic tsunamis to come online since the internet itself. How will supply chain organizations use this opportunity to dramatically change the landscape? Supply Chain Next is here to better understand just that.