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Powering the Future of Food Retail Supply Chains

The grocery retail supply chain is evolving fast, requiring new approaches to efficiency, innovation, and collaboration. Discover cutting-edge strategies, harness emerging technologies, and navigate industry shifts to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Introducing the Supply Chain Exchange

Trading Partner Meetings are a pivotal opportunity for fostering strategic connections, streamlining operations, and driving supply chain efficiency. Strengthening these partnerships helps retailers and suppliers navigate challenges, unlock new opportunities, and align on key priorities for growth. As part of the Supply Chain Forum, this pilot program will explore the evolving landscape of supply chain collaboration in a dynamic, solutions-focused setting. Limited availability—reserve your spot early!


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Industry Experts Take the Stage

Meet the thought leaders facilitating last year's program, and check back soon to see who will be speaking at the 2025 Supply Chain Forum!

2024 Speakers

Gary Kinneer

Director, Supply Chain, Weis Markets, Inc.

Joe Nichols

Vice President, Transportation, Wakefern Food Corp.

Supply Chain Forum Goals



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Smarter Logistics & Transportation

Reduce waste and cut costs by optimizing freight networks, adapting to economic shifts, and enhancing delivery performance.


TECHNOLOGY

Tech Innovation

Harness AI, automation, and real-time data to enhance forecasting, optimize fulfillment, and drive smarter supply chain decisions.


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Workforce & Talent Development

Equip the workforce with AI-driven training, strategic recruitment, and upskilling initiatives to build a resilient, future-ready supply chain.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability & Compliance

Align sustainability with efficiency by reducing carbon footprints, integrating renewable energy, and ensuring regulatory compliance.


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Transparency & Traceability

Enhance trust and security with real-time tracking, robust traceability, and compliance-driven transparency across the supply chain.


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Consumer Centric Supply Chains

Create agile, consumer-first supply chains by optimizing omnichannel fulfillment, ensuring product availability, and building trust.


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Interested in Sponsoring?

Expand your connections and influence within the supply chain community, fostering relationships that drive collaboration and innovation.

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities



Facility Tours

Registered attendees will explore cutting-edge operations, gaining insights into inventory, logistics, and transportation strategies for streamlined efficiency. 

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