Supply chain executives from across the retail spectrum will travel to Orlando, Fla., on Feb 12 to attend the Retail Industry Leaders Association's (RILA) Retail Supply Chain Conference 2017. The theme of this year's event is "The Customer-Centric Supply Chain."
The event kicks off with an address by Greg Sandfort, CEO of Tractor Supply Co. (TSC), on the changing nature of retail and supply chain's critical role in serving the customer and exceeding expectations. Attendees can then choose from general sessions led by retail supply chain leaders, analysts, and industry experts. Featured speakers include Crystal Hanlon, president of the Northern division of The Home Depot; Chris Sultemeier, executive vice president of logistics for Walmart; and Melissa Greenwell, executive vice president and COO for The Finish Line Inc.
The conference agenda also includes 24 educational sessions organized into five breakout tracks: creating the organization, managing through adversity, understanding the customer, building game-changing capabilities, and coexisting retail networks. For more information and to register, visit www.rila.org.
