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Supply Chain Dive · November 3, 2026 · On the brief until November 17, 2026

Runnings unites forecasting, replenishment with AI

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THE AI ANGLE
Automating demand forecasting and replenishment ordering

Retailer Runnings is adopting an artificial intelligence platform to manage forecasting and replenishment across 90 stores and five distribution centers. The software automates inventory levels and day-to-day ordering using a unified demand forecast. This setup shifts operational work from reviewing every purchase order to managing flagged exceptions.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
Switching to exception-based replenishment requires teams to balance trust in automated ordering against the need for human oversight on sudden demand shifts.

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