LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference On Demand

Video Library from the 2023 Event!

Opening remarks and welcome from RILA.

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Attendee Only Content

General Sessions from the Main Stage

A Conversation with Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning knows what it takes to lead a team, and he knows a thing or two about delivering a game winning drive under pressure. Who better than Peyton to give retail supply chain executives some advice on what it takes to deliver during crunch time for consumers? Join us as Peyton shares his infusion of inspiration and humor alongside AutoZone CEO Bill Rhodes live on the main stage.

Driving Omnichannel Success through a Customer-Centric Supply Chain

Best Buy is an industry leader in delivering a seamless omnichannel experience for customers—and supply chain plays a critical role in that experience. In this session, the leaders of omnichannel and supply chain for Best Buy discuss how they integrate to drive success and deliver for their customers.

Supply Chain Leadership Insights - powered by RILA's Women in Supply Chain Network

A panel of Chief Supply Chain Officers will share their personal leadership journeys, including how the role of CSCO is evolving, how they navigate demanding supply chain challenges, how changes in the retail business have impacted their supply chain teams, and offer their best advice to aspiring supply chain leaders.

Sustainability and the Supply Chain

Experts at Boston Consulting Group and RILA’s lead of CSR will explore opportunities to co-solve for transportation and sustainability challenges and identify areas to prioritize.

The Financial State of Retail

Attend this session to hear a leading retail data analyst share his perspective on the financial picture of the retail industry and what consumer trends and the state of the overall economy show about where we're going.

Thinking Creatively About Partnering in the Retail Landscape

This session will highlight innovative ways retailers are partnering with other retailers—in some cases, companies that have historically been viewed as competitors—to drive synergies and value within their organizations. The discussion will focus on the retail landscape and how the “co-opetition” trend fits within the broader context—what are the opportunities for retailers (of all sizes) to leverage the ecosystem model?

Unleash the Power of Pausing to Go the Distance

We are stretching our limits more than ever, and we are increasingly seeing the risk of burnout from the ever-growing demands on our attention, the speed of work, and our need for human connection to keep us engaged and resilient. To cultivate a sustainable high performance work environment, we need the tools to manage stress and overwhelm to navigate uncertainty and harness change to grow smarter and stronger together.

Deep Dives from LINK Breakout Sessions

Developing a Multi-Echelon Supply Chain and Inventory Strategy

Learn how a segmented inventory approach can make sure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Disability Inclusion Programs: Labor and a Whole Lot More

In a highly competitive environment for talent, disability inclusion employment creates an opportunity for companies to tap into a diverse talent pool. Hear from various retailers on their disability inclusion programs and their unique journey. You will learn how your company can leverage these programs to generate a number of positive benefits beyond meeting labor needs.

Enhancing the Consumer Experience with a Future-Forward Supply Chain

More than ever before, consumers care about affordability, availability and convenience, and supply chain operations play a vital role in keeping customers loyal. In this session, attendees will hear from retail leaders who are moving toward a customer-centric approach by optimizing their supply chain operations to create a better consumer experience.

How Supply Chains are Evolving to be Customer Centric

As supply chains are becoming more agile and proactive, we’ll explore how different retailers are evolving their supply chains to be customer-centric; what does it mean to them, how are they adapting to customer demand, and what the future holds for customer-centric supply chains.

Ongoing Changes in the Ocean Freight-Import Market

The past couple years have created substantial unrest in the sea freight industry. Beneficial Cargo Owners have seen rate increases, blank sailings and per-diem charges at record levels. Ocean carriers, terminal operators, drayage providers and all other parts of our supply chains have also been impacted. In this session, hear how Home Depot has navigated these waters and employed best practices to manage cost and service, and how Kuehne & Nagel sees the future months unfolding.

The DC of the Future - Building Toward Environmental Sustainability

Net zero facilities, automated picking, EV charging stations, renewables, reusable packaging, autonomous yard trucks, non-evaporative cooling HVAC…what will DCs of the future look like? Go behind the scenes of the journey to design and build REI’s latest facility and some of the cutting-edge innovations changing one of the fundamental components of retail supply chains: the distribution center.

When World-Class Isn't Good Enough

Unpredictable supply chain disruptions require retailers to overhaul their forecasting and planning capabilities to anticipate demand and grow market share. Learn how Walgreen’s is leveraging AI with new and external data sets – from weather to local events to social media – to dramatically improve demand planning and forecast accuracy, leading to greater inventory performance, profitability, employee productivity, and customer satisfaction.

RILA LIVE from LINK Stage

Driving Sustainability Interview with LimeLoop

Driving Sustainability sessions are 10-minute quick hitting 1-on1 interviews with solution-provider executives. Join us to hear innovative solutions to supply chain sustainability challenges.