London Retail Connect
The Cognitive Supply Chain is NOW
July 2, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM BST
Sustainability being a business decision is taken to new levels of agility, quality and relevance when the filters of AI and cloud are placed in-between. After years of stagnancy and confusion, the connection between profit and planet can finally be made. A resistance to change is no longer just an operational hazard. By seeing the relationship between profit and planet more clearly, decisionmakers should be convinced of investments beyond them just being a tick-box exercise. The mindset is thus shifted.
In today’s environment, it would be easy to feel adrift in a sea of menacing external forces. For most of us, what we experience and manage in our immediate worlds is much safer and more stable. We are not hapless participants, but powerful co-creators of this global experience. Businesses must respond by implementing processes and technologies that enable them to not only spot risks of disruption much earlier, but to then act upon them in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. The need for collaboration and staying connected has never been greater. Let’s grab the wheel and steer toward control and success!
Join us on July 2, 2024 in London for a unique in-person event to:
- How Do You Thrive in a No Growth/Low Growth Environment? The reality for businesses might be 1-ish% growth for the largest global economy. Building a sustainable and resilient supply chain means laying down strategies for predicting and responding to disruption efficiently, with an acceptable impact on both profit and planet. Where are you and your team on this journey? Lessons learned?
- Generative AI: A recent Gartner study shows that nearly 80% of supply chain respondents plan to pilot or implement GenAI capabilities in 2024 using an average of 6% of the overall supply chain technology and transformation budget. What does this mean for you in your role and your company?
- ESG/Climate: Supply chain leaders will need to continue investing in climate resilience and adaptability to work through natural disasters in 2024. A raft of rules and regulations tied to sustainability and ethical labor practices driven mostly by the European Union, but also the United Kingdom and United States will increase the cost of reporting and potentially the overall cost of running supply chains. 2024 will also be a year that sees more companies recalibrate their positions on ambitious sustainability goals like net-zero emissions as they realize their original commitments were untenable.
- Talent & Leadership: The supply chain employees may leave. Really?! Embrace the turnover?
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Speakers
Jan Daan van Erven Dorens
Manager Supply Chain Performance
HEMA
Andrea Morgan-Vandome
Chief Innovation Officer
Blue Yonder
Wayne Snyder
VP, Industry Strategies
Blue Yonder
Join us on 11 April 2024 in London for a unique in-person event to:
- How Do You Thrive in a No Growth/Low Growth Environment? The reality for businesses might be 1-ish% growth for the largest global economy. Building a sustainable and resilient supply chain means laying down strategies for predicting and responding to disruption efficiently, with an acceptable impact on both profit and planet. Where are you and your team on this journey? Lessons learned?
- Generative AI: A recent Gartner study shows that nearly 80% of supply chain respondents plan to pilot or implement GenAI capabilities in 2024 using an average of 6% of the overall supply chain technology and transformation budget. What does this mean for you in your role and your company?
- ESG/Climate: Supply chain leaders will need to continue investing in climate resilience and adaptability to work through natural disasters in 2024. A raft of rules and regulations tied to sustainability and ethical labor practices driven mostly by the European Union, but also the United Kingdom and United States will increase the cost of reporting and potentially the overall cost of running supply chains. 2024 will also be a year that sees more companies recalibrate their positions on ambitious sustainability goals like net-zero emissions as they realize their original commitments were untenable.
- Talent & Leadership: The supply chain employees may leave. Really?! Embrace the turnover?
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Agenda
- Morning
- 09:00 | Welcome Address - (Registration starts at 8:30)
Blue Yonder International Developments. Blue Yonder in South Africa
Patrick Graham, VP Professional Services, Blue Yonder
Wayne Snyder, VP Industry Strategies, Blue Yonder - 09:10 | The need to transform and how AI will drive the retail transformation: AI and the Future of Retail & Logistics
Explore the transformative role of AI in shaping the future of retail and logistics. Discover how cognitive solutions redefine decision-making, enhance forecasting accuracy, and drive operational excellence across the supply chain.
Wayne Snyder, VP Industry Strategies, Blue Yonder - 09:40 | What is AI and why is it and other tech innovations important?
Explore the latest advancements in supply chain AI, from predictive analytics to IoT integration, unveiling future trends and their implications for retailers, logistics companies, and couriers.
Blue Yonder Partner - 10:00 | Cognitive Solutions connecting Retail Planning through to Execution
Dive into the world of AI-powered retail planning, uncovering strategies to optimize inventory, streamline assortment planning, and personalize customer experiences for maximum impact.
Hugh Hendry, Sr Pre-Sales Director, Blue Yonder - 10:15 | Cognitive Space Planning
Unlock the potential of AI-driven demand forecasting techniques. Learn how predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms revolutionize forecasting accuracy, enabling proactive inventory management and minimizing stockouts.
Hugh Hendry, Sr Pre-Sales Director, Blue Yonder - 10:35 | Customer Presentation
Coming Soon!
- 11:25 | Cognitive for Softlines
Unlock the potential of AI-driven demand forecasting techniques. Learn how predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms revolutionize forecasting accuracy, enabling proactive inventory management and minimizing stockouts.
Sonia Peres, Sr Industry Strategies Director, Blue Yonder - 11:45 | Cognitive Demand and Replenishment
Unlock the potential of AI-driven demand forecasting techniques. Learn how predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms revolutionize forecasting accuracy, enabling proactive inventory management and minimizing stockouts.
Hugh Hendry, Sr Pre-Sales Director, Blue Yonder - 12:05 | AI in Warehouse Management (WMS) and Transportation (TMS)
Explore the seamless integration of AI in WMS, optimizing warehouse operations, improving inventory accuracy, and enabling agile responses to dynamic customer demands.
Roy Bridgland, Sr Industry Strategies Director, Blue Yonder - 12:25 | Customer Presentation
Coming soon.
- 12:45 | Networking Lunch
- 09:00 | Welcome Address - (Registration starts at 8:30)
- Afternoon
- 13:55 | AI-driven Order Management Systems (OMS)
Discover how AI-powered OMS enhances order orchestration, automates workflows, and delivers superior customer experiences by ensuring orders are efficiently managed and fulfilled.
Wayne Snyder, VP Industry Strategies, Blue Yonder - 14:15 | Solving the returns conundrum
Participate in an interactive workshop designed to provide actionable insights and strategies for implementing AI solutions in retail and logistics operations.
Wayne Snyder, VP Industry Strategies, Blue Yonder - 14:35 | How customer can bring their AI machine learning into the Blue Yonder platform
Coming Soon!
Hugh Hendry, Sr Pre-Sales Director, Blue Yonder - 14:55 | Networking & Coffee Break - Mainstream Reunion
- 15:25 | Driving optimisation in the store through innovation
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Sonia Peres, Sr Industry Strategies Director, Blue Yonder - 14:45 | Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain AI
Explore the latest advancements in supply chain AI, from predictive analytics to IoT integration, unveiling future trends and their implications for retailers, logistics companies, and couriers.
Wayne Snyder, VP Industry Strategies, Blue Yonder - 16:05 | AI Business Adoption
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Nandan Shetty, Strategic Services Director, Blue Yonder - 16:25 | AI's Role in Transforming Retail & Logistics"
Wrap up the day with a visionary keynote exploring the pivotal role of AI in driving transformative change across retail and logistics, inspiring attendees to embrace innovation and seize opportunities for growth.
Wayne Snyder, VP Industry Strategies, Blue Yonder - 16:40 | Happy Hour
- 13:55 | AI-driven Order Management Systems (OMS)
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Venue
London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch,
134 George St, London W1H 5DN 
Agenda
- 22 March
Note: If you are unable to make the Tour, please join us in time for Networking Dinner on March 22
- 22 March
Note: If you are unable to make the Tour, please join us in time for Networking Dinner on March 22
- 08:00 – 08:45 Networking Breakfast & Registration
- 08:45 – 08:55 Welcome and Introduction
Speaker: Simon Bowes, Corporate Vice President Manufacturing, Blue Yonder
- 08:55 – 09:00 Summary Day 1 and Factory Tour
Speaker: Alan Duncan, Vice President Manufacturing, Blue Yonder
- 09:00 – 09:25 Sustainability: How a Circular Economy Approach Can Deliver Whilst Keeping Control of Cost
Speaker: Ronald van Dodewaard, Vice President Logistics, Outokumpu
- 09:25 - 09:45 Why Resilience Matters in a Low/No Growth Economy and How to Achieve It
Nobody could have predicted the events of the turn of the decade. The Pandemic followed by the invasion of Ukraine has had dramatic impacts on the availability of raw materials and finished goods. Combined with unprecedented increases in energy prices, and general economic stability these impacts might lead us to believe that cost control is the new religion. This session will explain how research is showing that the most effective Cost Control is achieved through a resilient and End-to-End approach to supply chain planning. A combination of visibility, planning, trust and collaboration, can support a shift from long-term planning to short-term survival tactics.
Speaker: Alan Duncan, Vice President Manufacturing, Blue Yonder
- 09:45 - 10:05 Change Management & the Future of Planning
Knauf Insulation’s mission is to challenge conventional thinking and create innovative building materials solutions that shape the way we live and build in the future. In order to meet new customer demands as well as achieving their ambitious sustainability goals, they knew they had to transform the way they operate. This included their supply chain and demand planning. In this Q&A session their project lead will share what an implementation of this magnitude requires, what success looks like and questions you need answered before you even begin.
Speaker: Ondrej Sezemsky, Group Project Manager Planning, Knauf Insulation
- 10:05 - 10:30 Networking break
- 10:30 – 10:50 Let’s Be Honest! Are Traditional Planning Cycles Responsive Enough to Deal with Todays Short Term Disruptions?
How relevant are traditional planning methods in today’s challenging economic conditions. What are leading companies doing to connect strategic, tactical and operational decision making into financially aware and scenario driven processes. The emergence of true Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) as what-if business tools is helping leading companies to deliver a trustworthy service whilst maintaining effective cost control in the new VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) environment. How do manufacturers make the transition quickly by focusing on end to end processes and agile implementations.
- 10:50 - 11:15 Alfa Laval Positioned to Play Essential Role in Transforming Industrial Field
No chain is stronger than its weakest link. With growing demand volatility and increased complexity in the supply chain, it’s essential for organizations to have the tools and knowledge you need to quickly – and accurately – predict multichannel customer demand. So how do you achieve material results, including greater forecast accuracy, reduced inventory and increased planner productivity ? Hear from Alfa Laval as they share their experiences of implementing a new Planning system to be better positions to efficiently serve customers in the future.
Speakers: Gunhild Sträng, Director Spare Parts Operations, Alfa Laval
- 11:15 – 11:40 How Do You Improve Customer Loyalty by Connecting Order Management and Planning?
In todays constrained environments, where inflation is significantly increasing ‘work in progress’ costs there is pressure to significantly reduce inventories. The eternal balancing act is to ensure the best service levels for your customers whilst achieving lower inventories and shorter lead times. Combining approaches which drive sustainability with new technology can maximize the availability your key customers need when supply is scarce and allow a business to maximize sales revenues. This session will explain how companies have addressed this conundrum in the past and how technology has made these approaches available for manufacturers across all industries.
Speaker: Simon Bowes, CVP Manufacturing EMEA, Blue Yonder
- 11:40 – 12:10 Panel Discussion: How Do You Build a More Resilient Supply Chain While Meeting Sustainability Goals?
- 12:10 – 13:00 Networking Lunch
- 13:00 - 14:15 Breakout Sessions
- Do we still care about Sustainability in today’s low growth economy?
- How are we responding to Product Scarcity with our customers and suppliers?
- How do you weigh up today’s business compromises to deliver the best outcomes?
- What does a Circular Economy mean to you and how can you benefit?
- 14:15 – 14:30 Conclusion and Next Steps
- 14:30 – 16:00 Shuttle Bus to Brussels/Antwerp Airports: Food & Beverage onboard!
- 08:00 – 08:45 Networking Breakfast & Registration