As retailers juggle store shelves, e-commerce demand, wholesale distribution, and B2B fulfillment, inventory planning is becoming more dynamic than ever before. Explore how Agentic AI and real-time orchestration are helping organizations shift from static allocation models to adaptive, demand-driven inventory strategies that improve fulfillment speed, operational flexibility, and omnichannel performance.

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What does it take to lead a company through economic uncertainty, industry change and ambitious long-term growth? In this episode of the CEO Network Podcast, Steel King Industries President Brian Pfannes shares the experiences that shaped his leadership journey, from getting an early start in the family business to navigating the challenges of the 2008-09 financial crisis. He discusses the habits that help him lead through uncertainty, the importance of building a strong leadership team and the lessons he learned from competitive golf that continue to influence his approach today.