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Discover the future of retail with Simon Shankster, Director of Sales for EMEA at Focal Systems. With a keen focus on computer vision and AI, Simon shares his passion for enhancing efficiency through cutting-edge tools such as battery-powered on-shelf cameras. Hear how these advancements are not only bridging stock gaps but also revolutionising inventory management, all while upholding privacy standards. Simon provides an insider's look into how Focal Systems is reshaping the retail landscape by addressing key challenges such as loss prevention and staffing, paving the way for a more efficient and productive retail environment

In a world where effective stock management is crucial, our conversation dives into the competitive edge technology can provide to retailers. Learn how savvy tech solutions can boost shelf availability and drive sales while minimising waste, as proven by successful implementations in UK supermarkets. Simon outlines a vision of streamlined operations and rapid scalability, offering a glimpse of a promising, tech-enhanced retail future

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Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours. They cover:

• Footfall trends from October to November 2024

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Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 9 - Is the projected saving real? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results."

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2 months on from the first attempt of feeding Notebook LM 2 ReThink documents to produce its Podcast, we are back with number 2. We wanted to see how the technology had progressed. Let us know what you think

This whole episode was generated by AI using Notebook LM. No more info than that, listen and be amazed

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Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours. They cover:

• Footfall trends from September to October 2024
• Outlook for the next few months

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Sue and Simon discuss Chapter 8 - How do I find my next set of Productivity improvements? from their book "Every Second Counts: How to Achieve Business Excellence, Transform Operational Productivity, and Deliver Extraordinary Results."

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Unlock the secrets to navigating the recent economic shifts with us as we dissect the impacts of the recent budget. Discover how the 6.7% rise in national minimum wage, cessation of Covid-era business rate relief, and increased employer national insurance contributions are rewriting the playbooks for retail and hospitality industries. These sectors, which are heavily reliant on national minimum wage workers, face a unique set of challenges. Businesses are bracing for recruitment slowdowns and inflationary pressures, with major players already strategizing to tackle billions in additional costs. We share valuable insights into salary sacrifice schemes and other proactive strategies to help mitigate these financial burdens

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Discover the secret to making businesses more human with Chin Teik, a renowned Senior Executive and Neuro Leadership Coach. Chin passionately challenges the status quo of robotic work environments, urging leaders to embrace the science of Neuro Leadership to drive genuine transformation rather than mere change. Learn how understanding the brain can help prioritize tasks, form new habits, and establish supportive systems to create a more human-centric workplace. This enlightening conversation explores the pitfalls of being "busy for nothing" and equips leaders with strategies to lead meaningful change

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