Join us for a series of exclusive thought leadership breakfasts, designed to connect our fulfilment community with the latest innovations and strategies shaping the industry. Through intimate discussions, insightful case studies and powerful networking opportunities, this platform empowers you to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of retail.
Check out our upcoming schedule and get involved below!
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Thursday 30th January – Returns Series
Enhancing the returns process: building a global & sustainable returns strategy
Retailers will join us for an intimate breakfast to explore the challenges of international returns in a fast growth environment. As companies start to expand internationally they are facing challenges in managing returns, particularly in the US and EU. They are exploring solutions like setting up local return centres to avoid high costs and delays associated with sending returns back to their central warehouses while looking for ways to improve the environmental impact for their returns process and reducing costs.
Additionally, making the returns process more automated, customer friendly and cost effective, while keeping aligned with sustainability goals and ensuring a seamless returns process for customers
Tuesday 10th July
Automation and data driven warehousing: How to build scalable, efficient and future ready hubs
Over breakfast our fulfilment/operations community will join us to explore the role of automation in scaling operations and how companies are leveraging automation to handle growing volume without relying heavily on manual labour.
The discussion will cover the benefits of partial automaton and how companies are deciding the right level of automation for their individual needs based on demand forecasting and SKU volumes. Additionally, exploring how to overcome barriers to automation and tech integration like cost, tech readiness and the balance with cost efficiency and when it makes sense to invest in automation based on company size and scope. + Having adaptable automation.
Thursday 31st July
Improving inventory management & demand planning in complex supply chains
Inventory management and demand planning are central to the success of any supply chain especially when dealing with the unique challenges presented by global operations, limited budges and fragmented systems. Effective demand planning requires precises data capture, forecasting tools and integrated communication channels but many organisations face hurdles such as outdated systems, lack of automation and inefficient internal processes.
Key discussion points will include communication and process alignment, data capture and tools for decision making, forecasting and automation integration, 3PL and logistics solutions, budget constraints and affordable innovations.
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