Closing Keynote Fireside Conversation: The Connected Supply Chain: Aligning Data, Decisions and Delivery

Retail transformation rarely fails because the business lacks technology, data or ambition. It fails when teams work from different definitions, insights do not change day-to-day decisions, and accountability for the commercial result remains unclear.

In this closing conversation, two supply chain leaders explore what it takes to turn intelligence into execution at scale. From building trusted data and improving forecasting to redesigning processes, aligning teams and driving frontline adoption, they share how better decisions translate into stronger availability, lower costs, protected margins and measurable growth.

We explore:

• Who should own the outcome when an automated recommendation affects inventory, pricing, availability or margin?

• How do leaders build adoption across stores, distribution networks and operational teams, not just data and technology specialists?

• Which measures connect transformation investments to sales, working capital, cost, customer experience and P&L impact?

• What should businesses stop, start and scale as they prepare for 2027?