Syrup Tech

Data science isn’t just a team or department — it’s the beating heart of our operation. Get to know the people, the strategies, and the experiments keeping that heart strong. → Thoughts from Michael Smith, PhD on why brands and retailers should care about data science — it has a lot to do with forecast accuracy and increased margins. → Get to know one of our brilliant data scientists, Lorena Piedras, and learn how becoming an expert in our customers’ data allows her to deliver outsized value. → Dive into our new experiment series, Always Innovating — our first write-up explains why *how* we train our models should matter to you. Follow our page to ensure you always catch the latest data science updates. We’ll be publishing experiments, spotlights, and interesting reads frequently.

Introducing our new VP of Product, Fion Lam! Fion brings a deep understanding of the merchandising challenges modern apparel + footwear brands face — and the product chops required to develop elegant solutions to complex problems. Her time at iconic companies like Faire, Square, and Accel crystallized many foundational skills, none more important than the understanding that great products are rooted in customer empathy. Read the Q&A to: - Learn more about her product philosophy - Understand why solving the big data problem is so important for merchandising teams - Get her prediction about when retail waste will be a thing of the past https://lnkd.in/g-xwR_Ns

We’re celebrating yet another milestone — our 50th employee! In just one year, we've grown from a small team of 14 to a global community spanning 13 time zones. But 257% headcount growth doesn’t happen by accident, of course. From embracing remote hiring to fostering a values-driven culture, our journey has been incredible. Curious about our strategies and lessons learned? Check out the latest blog post from our Director of People and Talent Dana Laufer, SHRM-CP for her thoughts on the past year’s growth: how it helps us serve our customers even better and why it’s such an important validation of our mission. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gajQKN-E #Growth #TeamBuilding #RemoteWork #CompanyCulture #Hiring

Just in: the Artificial Intelligence issue of Sourcing Journal x WWD's Tech Report is now live, and we are proud sponsors. Inside you'll find a special Q&A with our founder James Theuerkauf about the role of AI in shaping the future of inventory. Common merchandising and buying challenges are ultimately a big data problem — and human-in-the-loop AI is the perfect tool to address them. Grab your copy of the report here: https://lnkd.in/dBX_5C_b

Welcome to Always Innovating, where we shine a spotlight on the AI discoveries shaping the future of optimized inventory: https://lnkd.in/gasBRg6g Our dedicated data scientists are constantly working behind the scenes, pushing the envelope so retailers can identify and meet demand, accurately and efficiently. This first experiment write-up features the great Lorena Piedras asking a subtle question with profound implications: Why does it matter how we train our AI models? Isn’t the end result more important? We know that most people are not data scientists. Always Innovating is educational by design, no matter how little you may know about loss functions or something called Tweedie. For the more technically inclined, there’s a PDF linked in the blog with a more formal write-up. Education is a core pillar of how Syrup operates. We genuinely hope you find something interesting — let us know in the comments if you do!

Have you ever wondered why Syrup has a team of PhD data scientists on staff? The short answer: AI. But if you want to dig deeper, Syrup’s Senior Manager of Data Science Michael Smith, PhD has what you’re looking for: https://lnkd.in/gnjKXxuv Our data scientists are professional treasure hunters and problem solvers. They sift through an endless supply of demand signals, seeking the most useful nuggets, and then diligently uncover practical applications for them. The end goal? Smarter, more precise forecasts feeding optimization recommendations that allow retailers to predict and meet demand with pinpoint accuracy. It’s a complex world filled with combinatorial math, AI model training, data normalization…the very subjects most of us would rather leave to the experts. And expertise is exactly what you get with Syrup.

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thanks to Limitless Innovation for the shout out!

Unsure what AI use case(s) you should prioritize for your omnichannel business? Omni Talk Retail posted this fantastic resource for anyone seeking clear, actionable guidance. We're unsurprised and excited to see predictive analytics, assortment optimization, real-time inventory management, and of course, demand forecasting called out on this list. Syrup's AI-powered technology combines many of these features to help retailers where it matters most: financial performance. Reach out if you'd like to learn more or visit us at https://syrup.tech/

Our engineering leadership team at Syrup Tech is growing. We're looking for a platform-focused director to join me, Justin Basque, Michael Smith, PhD and the others on this great team. Be a part of this 🚀rocket ship crew!

Data science is the critical foundation allowing us to deliver pinpoint accurate forecasts and intelligent inventory recommendations, all powered by AI. Get to know one of the artists behind our cutting-edge approach: https://lnkd.in/gYAnNHpK Lorena Piedras is a NYC transplant whose love of algorithms and probabilities is only topped by her passion for the outdoors. She sat down to chat through: - Why working with AI is so exciting — and intimidating - How she becomes an expert in our customers’ data - The ideal location to take advantage of Syrup’s work-from-anywhere philosophy Make sure to visit our blog for the full Q&A.