The retail industry faces unprecedented supply chain complexity as consumer expectations for product availability, rapid delivery, and seamless omnichannel experiences collide with operational realities of managing thousands of SKUs across multiple fulfillment channels. Traditional retail logistics models designed for predictable store replenishment cycles prove inadequate when confronting same-day delivery demands, flash sales generating demand spikes, and inventory visibility requirements spanning physical stores, distribution centers, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment operations. Artificial intelligence has emerged as the technological foundation enabling retailers to navigate this complexity, transforming every supply chain function from supplier procurement through final-mile delivery into an adaptive, responsive system capable of meeting contemporary consumer expectations while maintaining profitability. Retailers implementing comprehensive AI in Supply Chain strategies report ...