Supply Chain Network Summit

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive present SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains, where Editor-in-Chief Marina Mayer will sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk trends and technologies in the supply chain space and how they relate to the Future of Supply Chain. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, Mitigating Risks and more. Register now to learn more about what's in store for the remainder of 2024 and beyond.

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Executive Outlook: State of the Industry 
Tuesday, June 4 - 10am CDT

From FSMA 204 and worker strikes to inflation, nearshoring and worker strikes, the state of the supply chain is a “perfect storm” of risks and challenges coupled with innovation and opportunity. Supply Chain Networks’ editors talk with industry experts about everything from the state of transportation and e-commerce to sustainability, electrification and more.

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Warehouse Automation
Tuesday, June 4 - 12pm CDT

Whether it’s a bridge collapse, a train derailment, worker strikes or port issues, supply chain disruptions continue to be a thing. Industry experts detail the importance of warehouse management systems and how automation, robotics and/or wearables can provide forecasting, inventory refill, traceability and visibility to help mitigate future bottlenecks and congestion.

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Executive Outlook: Improving Company Culture

Wednesday, June 5 - 10am CDT

Many companies these days are implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) measures, but is doing so enough? Are these same companies also working to improve company culture and provide a pipeline of opportunities within the company for improvement and advancement? Supply Chain Networks’ editors talk with Industry leaders about what it means to create, execute and manage successful company culture.

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Generative AI in Logistics

Wednesday, June 5 - 12pm CDT

Generative AI is all anyone can talk about. But just like any new technology, it comes with a host of benefits and challenges to the supply chain space. Industry experts weigh the pros and cons of utilizing generative AI in the supply chain.

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Automating the Returns Process

Wednesday, June 5 - 2pm CDT

With the influx of e-commerce came the rise in reverse logistics. And, with that came a bevy of opportunities to automate the returns process for both efficiency and sustainability. Industry leaders talk about the importance of automating the returns process and what technologies/solutions are best for achieving both an efficient and sustainable supply chain.

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Executive Outlook: State of Transportation
Thursday, June 6 - 10am CDT

The driver shortage still exists, diesel fuel costs are still on the rise and U.S. container imports continue to experience an uptick month-over-month. 3PLs are still fighting higher labor costs. And more and more companies are nearshoring their fleet and operations. Couple that with the ripple effect of disruptions and worker strikes, and anything goes with regards to the State of Transportation. Supply Chain Networks’ editors talk with industry experts about what’s in store for the remainder of 2024 in terms of rules, regulations and regular transportation challenges.

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Going Electric
Thursday, June 6 - 12pm CDT

With the Advanced Clean Fleets rule in effect, more and more companies are deploying electric fleet. But, what does it mean to go electric? What does this entail? What should companies be doing now to stay ahead of any upcoming mandates? Industry experts walk through the ins and outs of implementing electrification.