Mikko Kärkkäinen

Co-Founder and CEO

RELEX Solutions

RELEX Group CEO Mikko Kärkkäinen was the driving force behind the company’s inception in 2005. He met his co-founders Johanna and Michael at Helsinki University of Technology, where he earned a Masters, then a PhD in supply chain management.

His early research was on warehouse processes and logistics for e-commerce, but later work focused on the application of technology to supply chain improvement. Today, Mikko continues to make valuable contributions to the supply chain conversation from the private sector, having authored over thirty papers and presentations on logistics and supply chain issues.

As Group CEO, Mikko is now responsible for overseeing the company’s growth. He takes an active role in client relationships as well, and has led more than 30 projects to help RELEX customers drive significant improvements in their forecasting and replenishment processes.

Mikko is fluent in English and Swedish, in addition to Finnish. He relaxes by playing sports, and is especially keen on cycling and running. His most time-consuming “hobby” is spending time with his family.

Speaking in:

Monday Jan 13th

11:45am - 12:15pm

Expo, Level 3, Expo Stage 5

Solving the consumer demand conundrum

From predicting inventory needs, to pricing products smartly to sell, to optimizing store shelves effectively, what are some of the newest strategies for retailers to tackle consumer demand in the most efficient way possible? That is the million-dollar question. Every industry is different, but consumer behavior is consistent, no matter the industry: give me what I need, where I want it, and give it to me now. This panel, led by RELEX Co-founder and CEO Mikko Kärkkäinen will include a selection of retail customers sharing the ways they are tackling the consumer demand conundrum.

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