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TalkLP podcast host Amber Bradley kicks off the new year talking tech, trends, and tough truths with Controltek CEO Tom Meehan in an unscripted conversation you won’t want to miss! In this podcast episode, Tom and Amber cover predictions for 2026, challenges of the supply chain fragility, return to office mandates, and why the “retail apocalypse” was never real, Amber and Tom break down what’s actually shaping the future of retail and LP.
And yes, our favorite topic of all… AI, is covered as well! From inventory accuracy, demand forecasting, theft pattern recognition, to reasons why ignoring AI might be the riskiest move of all. Tom and Amber answer controversial questions like: Is AI a bubble? Are jobs really at risk? And are LP teams ready to evolve past exception based reporting?
Other topics include: the rise of a potential chief resilience or geopolitical role, why brick-and-mortar still matters, how RFID adoption is finally having its moment, and what it really takes to build smarter, more resilient retail ecosystems.
For a sneak peek at Amber and Tom unpacking it all, unscripted and unfiltered, tune in now! …and if you’re ready to get practical with AI, grab Tom’s latest AI guide and start future proofing your skills today!
Tom’s AI guide – download it here.