January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
A major retailer is shifting its owned-and-operated distribution logistics network to one that includes third-party logistics providers. Hear how a shift to a hybrid distribution and logistics model aims to leverage third-party capital to invest in its direct-to-consumer channels while reducing fulfillment costs per unit.
Discover AI’s unexpected role in turning supply chain teams into strategic powerhouses. Learn how AI can empower rather than inhibit teams, making them integral to corporate strategy, not just KPI chasers. And, hear how AI has fostered creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
Retail supply chains rely on a vast network of infrastructure to operate in a safe, efficient and resilient manner. With the continuing growth for cargo and freight movement, there are concerns that our current infrastructure cannot handle the expected growth. These infrastructure challenges lead to supply chain delays and cost. How are retailers planning ahead for future infrastructure needs and what needs to be done to ensure the continued flow of goods to the ultimate consumer.
Supply chain is constantly evolving with new opportunities for growth and efficiency. We will explore the adoption of new technologies to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve service, and explore trends in data accuracy, warehouse expansion. What can supply chain executives expect in the near term and what’s likely to unfold in the next ten years.
Retailers are seeing benefits from AI across their supply chains, including improvements in customer service, manufacturing, and inventory management. What’s next on the AI path for retail supply chains? This panel will explore how this technology can be used to generate improvements in planning, manufacturing, and logistics and operations and explore ways that it can enhance productivity and collaboration across the supply chain.
One retailer has made a strong commitment to this effort by doubling down all issues tied to the climate, including saving billions of liters of water, and sprinting toward the goal of 100 percent more sustainable cotton sourcing. We will explore their journey, hear about the benefits they’re experiencing now and learn what’s to come.