Supply chain veteran Lora Cecere breaks down why multinationals struggle to scale, revealing how outdated safety stock assumptions and siloed planning erode margins, and what it takes to synchronize networks effectively.
Former Walmart SVP Sam Dunn shares operational lessons from working under Sam and Rob Walton, breaking down the costly Hypermart rollout and how leadership stabilized profits after a shattered 99 quarter growth streak.
VendorMint explains how consumer packaged goods suppliers can dispute invalid retail chargebacks and resolve catalog setup errors by pairing artificial intelligence with human operational expertise.
Overroute CEO Alex Reed shares how he built an embedded startup inside JB Hunt, revealing why agentic AI needs to blend with human tribal knowledge and how tracking Time to Dopamine drives real front line adoption.
VendorMint's executive team breaks down how suppliers can recover profit lost to retail chargebacks, combining human led strategy with technology to dispute invalid compliance penalties and fix costly item setup errors.
Partnering with external startups through curated innovation networks allows corporations to solve specific operational bottlenecks while avoiding millions in wasted internal R&D.
Josh Saffran of Plug and Play Arkansas breaks down how open innovation connects early stage startups with Fortune 500 logistics needs, covering AI, autonomous forklifts, and the build versus buy decision for corporations.
Industry leadership breaks down how suppliers can leverage advanced inventory analytics, streamline retail media investments, and optimize supply chain fulfillment to win big across Walmart and omnichannel retail.
Industry experts unpack how CPG brands can leverage data analytics, optimize retail media, and align supply chain operations to win big at Walmart and across the broader omnichannel landscape.
John Rhodes of Jack Link's breaks down how the protein snack leader navigates beef supply constraints, price pack architecture, and Walmart Connect optimization to protect margins amid rising costs and shifting demand.
U.S. credit card debt expanded to $1.26 trillion in Q2, nearing record highs as evolving household finances influence consumer behavior across omnichannel retail networks.
A widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak reveals critical vulnerabilities in U.S. food safety systems, highlighting challenges for supply chain resilience and public health funding.
Jake breaks down the exact roadmap for turning Walmart.com sales momentum into physical shelf placement, covering 3P vs 1P models, OTIF compliance, and the digital leverage brands need before pitching retail buyers.
New 50% tariffs on numerous Canadian goods, including vehicles and agricultural products, will significantly impact North American supply chains and retail operations.
WD-40 faces a 100 percent surge in specialty chemical sourcing costs due to Middle East conflicts, driving global supply chain disruptions and price adjustments across key retail markets.
Bryan Welch of the Consumer Impact Summit breaks down how CPG founders can balance mission driven values with the operational, pricing, and supply chain demands required to scale into national retail distribution.