Rob Mckendrick

Building Trust with Data Integrity – Arreoblue's Responsible AI Framework

Building Trust with Data Integrity – Arreoblue’s Responsible AI Framework

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into retail operations, the quality and transparency of the data driving these systems have never been more critical. Data integrity forms the backbone of any responsible AI system; without it, the outcomes can quickly become unreliable or damaging. Rob McKendrick, Field Chief Data Officer at Arreoblue, stresses this: “It’s absolutely […]

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The Role of Responsible AI in Retail – Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

The Role of Responsible AI in Retail – Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

The rapid rise of AI in the retail industry brings immense opportunities and complex challenges. While AI has the potential to significantly enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and optimise pricing strategies, it simultaneously raises critical concerns around responsibility, ethics, and governance. As Rob McKendrick, Field Chief Data Officer at Arreoblue, rightly emphasised in a recent

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demand forecasting versus sales forecasting

Demystifying Demand Forecasting in the Modern Data + AI Platform

In the current era of advanced Data Lakes and AI, businesses have unprecedented access to vast amounts of sales and product data. However, the process of predicting demand is more intricate than it appears. A common misconception is equating Demand Forecasting with Sales Forecasting. In this article, we will explore the complexities of Demand Forecasting

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Navigating the Chief Data Officer Role: Insights from a Data Leaders Coffee Talk

On the last Friday of January, I had the privilege of participating in a thought-provoking webinar featuring data leaders – Dael Williamson, Robin Sutara, and Joëlle van der Bijl. The discussion revolved around the challenges of Chief Data Officers (CDOs), the evolving nature of their roles in the AI age, and the crucial decisions organisations

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