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Keynote Theatre 2 UKSharing how the logistics industry can overcome workforce challenges by embracing technology, enhancing colleague engagement, and creating purpose-driven roles. I will explore COOP's approach to apprenticeships, inclusion, and retention—ensuring people are empowered to focus on high-value work while building a diverse, future-ready workforce.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKOn-demand logistics, initially pioneered in food delivery, is now a core part of the broader grocery and retail landscape. We explore how evolving consumer behaviors, such as expectations for instant gratification, are compelling traditional retail supply chains to adapt. Learn about Just Eat Takeway.com's pivotal role in driving these trends.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKSupply chains are evolving faster than ever, driven by new technologies and smarter use of data. In this session, Rachel will explore how emerging tools and approaches are reshaping the way businesses ...
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKSoumya Raja brings platform-scale retail expertise from Shopify and YouTube, where she built and scaled shopping experiences across ads, apps, and creators. In this session, she unpacks how AI is transforming retail end-to-end—from discovery and personalization to operations—while keeping trust and safety at the center. She shares practical playbooks for turning AI ideas into outcomes that delight shoppers and drive measurable business impact.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKIn our industry we are all facing into significant complexity, that over the last 25 years has grown significiantly - and I will be exploring how collaboration through true partnerships can help us tackle that and help us win with our customers
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKDiscover how Amazon Freight is transforming retail transportation by combining sustainability with operational excellence. This executive session uncovers how leading retailers are achieving their goals while optimizing their supply chains. Learn about our path to net-zero emissions, proven success stories, and cutting-edge technology solutions that deliver reliability, visibility and efficiency in retail logistics operations.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKClare will share key predictions for warehouses of the future, including increasingly sustainable design and functionality, driven by economic, technological, and environmental factors. Buildings optimised for sustainability, aesthetics and long-term productivity, maximising space and incorporating renewable energy sources. A changing consumer landscape, driving the ‘green’ and ‘circular’ economies, and, of course, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what it means for the role of the human labour force.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKThe logistics industry is buzzing with AI use cases, but not all create material value. This keynote will explore how to cut through the noise, identify initiatives that truly impact P&L and EBITDA, and overcome challenges in scaling them. Attendees will learn practical approaches to prioritizing, deploying, and embedding AI for measurable results across logistics operations.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKDavid May will explore innovative zero-emission solutions transforming urban food distribution through Hubl Logistics' groundbreaking CoolRun technology. This session examines how thermal battery-powered refrigeration pods are replacing diesel-driven systems, reducing emissions while maintaining temperature integrity. Attendees will discover practical implementation strategies, real-world trial results from UK supply chains, and scalable approaches to decarbonizing last-mile food logistics in urban environments.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKThis seminar equips logistics businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to stay tax compliant with ever-changing regulations. Learn how to reduce risks, streamline processes, and implement practical strategies to avoid fines, legal issues, and reputational damage. Attendees will gain actionable insights into common mistakes, compliance best practices and upcoming regulatory changes that could impact their operations.
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Retailers are using innovative AI technology and route planning solutions to overcome complex challenges in their supply chain networks.
Hear how PTV Logistics helps maximise utilisation of network density, improve route quality, decrease planning time, as well as reducing pressure on distribution centers and increasing driver satisfaction.
During this session you will learn how to achieve these benefits through adopting automated optimisation technologies across your transport and supply chain operations.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKUpgrading your lighting improves efficiency, reduces energy costs, and ensures compliance with sustainability regulations. With the government’s ban on new fluorescent lamps starting in 2023/2024, it’s crucial to act now. Some upgrade options can void product accreditations, warranties, or insurance due to safety risks. Integrating lighting controls enhances energy efficiency, and funding opportunities and short payback periods make upgrading a smart investment for long-term safety and savings.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKAI promises efficiency gains, but true success depends on people. This session explores how human factors such as trust, adoption and process fit determine the real impact of AI in customs operations. Drawing on real-world examples, Wim Van Emelen reveals why the best AI solutions are not just intelligent but usable, explainable and embraced by those who work with them every day.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKInteq, a leading robotics integrator, surveyed UK retail and eCommerce leaders on how automation investment can better meet consumer needs. The findings inspired Inteq's insights paper Fit for Growth, exploring key growth challenges and the transformative power of robotics. Sales Director Jon Roberts will present the findings, offering delegates practical insights into how timely automation decision can boost efficiency, flexibility, and accuracy across retail supply chains.
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Explore how MiR autonomous mobile robots are reshaping material handling in packaging environments. Attendees will learn how to streamline internal logistics, reduce down-time and boost productivity through flexible automation. The session will cover real-world applications, implementation strategies and key benefits – offering insights for businesses looking to modernize operations with scalable intelligent robot solutions...
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Challenges including faster customer service, theft reduction, evidence capture, enhancing staff safety, incident accountability and fleet coordination are compounded by poor communications, impacting efficiency and keeping costs low. Our seminar will examine the industries of Retail, Hospitality and Logistics with Warehousing. We will look at the issues that each industry faces, the opportunities, a range of answers with real life examples and improvements that can be achieved through modern communications.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKThis seminar explores the critical impact of poor product availability on ecommerce supply chains, customer loyalty, and business revenue. Natalie Frow, MD of Ecommerce and Retail at DHL Supply Chain, reveals how predictive resilience and innovative logistics solutions can reduce stockouts, enhance customer trust, and safeguard margins. Attendees will gain insights into emerging supply chain challenges, actionable strategies, and a preview of groundbreaking research quantifying the true cost of availability failures.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKThe tangible benefits of harnessing AI to transform fulfilment and delivery using DFS's journey alongside Satalia as a case study. Sharing insights into improvements in efficiency, customer service optimisation, cost savings, reduced mileage and of course, lowering carbon footprint. The realistic trade off between improving one part of the business without compromising on another.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKThis keynote explores the new reality of constant supply chain disruption and provides a practical framework for building resilience. Attendees will learn to identify vulnerabilities, implement end-to-end visibility, and leverage technology to create agile and robust supply networks. The session offers actionable strategies to turn supply chain challenges into a competitive advantage, ensuring business continuity and growth in a volatile world.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKThe huge task of providing 28 million consumables to over 215 NHS trusts in England annually, the challenges of legacy systems and maintaining the balance between stability and transformation in a face paced and demanding supply chain.
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Keynote Theatre 2 UKGlobal eCommerce is under scrutiny as authorities in the UK, US and EU worry about valuation abuse, misclassification, and non-compliance. This session explores how to make the most of current BIRDS simplifications, the compliance risks companies face, and how to remain cost competitive while staying compliant. We’ll assess US and European market trends, tightening enforcement, and the potential implications if simplification rules are restricted or withdrawn, and outline strategies to prepare for both scenarios.
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Accidents in retail logistics cost far more than medical bills. Lost labour, damaged stock, delivery delays, and reduced morale all impact efficiency and profit. This session explores the hidden financial and operational cost of accidents, with insights from guest safety experts, including RoSPA, and case studies.
Discover practical strategies to reduce risk, protect staff and improve ROI, and discover a free tool to calculate your own hidden costs.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKExplore how retailers can take control of demand, purchasing and replenishment using data-driven planning and cloud-based tools. This session will share key concepts and workflows to help improve visibility, reduce stockouts and respond more effectively to shifts in demand.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKThe seminar will focus on a step by step guide to identify how to segment the retail supply chain into key headings to allow diagnostics and actions to be set within a framework of continuous improvement. Objective is you leave the session with a ready check list to evaluate the way you manage your supply chain.
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKTo share how ECS have utilised a number of different supply chain and logistics solutions to maximise efficiencies and sustainablity for the european manufacturing base
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Electrifying retail supply chains demands more than swapping diesel HGVs for electric models. This session explores how retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers are collaborating to cut inefficiencies, redesign delivery networks, and address the macro-challenges of HGV electrification – from infrastructure constraints to grid readiness. Drawing on real-world examples, we’ll unpack strategies to achieve carbon reduction without compromising operational
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Seminar Theatre 4 UKAI is shifting from isolated tools to the foundation of tomorrow’s autonomous operating systems. This session explores how today’s automation—workflow orchestration, system connectivity, and data structuring—creates building blocks for exponential future value. We’ll share frameworks and lessons from early adopters on balancing immediate impact with long-term vision, showing how enterprises can fuel visibility, speed, and resilience today while laying the groundwork for AI-native operating systems tomorrow.
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