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Balancing Efficiency and Resiliency

Empowering leaders in the retail food supply chain with strategy and vision.

Date

Sept. 15-17, 2025

Location

Four Seasons Hotel
St. Louis, Mo.

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PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

20+
THOUGHT LEADERS

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CUTTING-EDGE SESSIONS

Boost Collaboration.

Enhance trust and efficiency in the food retail supply chain with greater transparency and seamless collaboration.

Meet the Speakers

These industry trailblazers and change-makers shared their insights in 2024. Check back soon for the 2025 speaker line-up.

Lucelena Angarita

Director, Supply Chain Visibility – GS1 US

Rachel Steele

Vice President, Supply Chain, Schnuck Markets, Inc.

The Value in the Supply Chain Forum

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Forecasting

Explore the latest analytical tools to enable industry retailers and suppliers to predict demand fluctuations accurately, optimizing inventory levels.

Collaborating

Empower retailers and suppliers to make informed decisions, anticipate disruptions, and streamline planning through greater transparency and seamless collaboration.

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Transparency

Build trust and elevate the customer experience through transparency in the food retail supply chain.

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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

Distribution Center Tours

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

More details to come!

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Doug Baker

Doug Baker

Vice President, Industry Relations