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Day 4 of the Global Retail Conference 2025, presented by WeSave, is now live, featuring a powerful lineup of sessions addressing the key forces shaping the retail industry. Today’s discussions will cover the state of the retail market, innovations in supply chain intelligence, and the role of sustainability in shaping the future of commerce. Today’s Sessions The State of Retail | Massimo F. D'Angelo 10:00 am - 10:30 am US ET Massimo F. D’Angelo, Partner at Blank Rome, provides a critical update on the retail industry, examining current market trends, economic shifts, and the legal and operational challenges facing retailers today. Real-time Inventory Intelligence for High-Value Retailers | Ramesh Tirumala 11:00 am - 11:30 am US ET Ramesh Tirumala, Founder & CEO of Aapya Solutions, explores how real-time inventory intelligence is transforming supply chain management, helping high-value retailers optimize stock, reduce inefficiencies, and improve operational agility. Regenerative Agriculture: Cultivating Sustainable Agricultural-Based Products for a Greener Future | Keith Bearden 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm US ET Keith Bearden, CEO of Alter Eco, discusses the impact of regenerative agriculture in retail, highlighting how sustainable farming practices can improve product quality, support environmental sustainability, and drive long-term value. As the Global Retail Conference 2025 continues, today’s sessions provide crucial insights into the strategies and innovations that are shaping the retail landscape. Stay engaged as industry leaders share knowledge, solutions, and the vision for the future of retail. https://lnkd.in/e6_cG8YF

In the era of digital transformation, Gen Z's tech fluency and passion for sustainability are driving forces in foodservice distribution. Explore how these trends are shaping the industry landscape and discover actionable insights for your business. 🔗 Read the full story - https://buff.ly/3X0zTww #DigitalAge #GenZ #FoodserviceDistribution #TechTrends #Sustainability #Logistics

👀 #ICYMI last week, Makersite CEO Neil D'Souza contributed an article to ITPro Today focused on tackling the sustainability data problem in manufacturing. 🤔 But what is that problem exactly? 📊 As Neil writes in the piece, "Most businesses – from mom-and-pop cafes to enterprise-level mega corporations – have access to a wealth of data on their operations. This may be simple, such as peak sales times for a restaurant, or more complex, such as supply chain insights from dozens of vendors globally." 💡 "But no matter what it looks like or how much there is, data holds important insights that can shape modern businesses’ success (or failure). Unorganized data – or worse, a lack of awareness of its importance – can lead to missed opportunities to optimize operations." 👇 You can read the article in full at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eUMc3cSj #Sustainability #SustainabilityData #Manufacturing

A new year means new trends in the foodservice industry and ✨sustainability✨ is leading the way. How is Federal Industries staying on top of these emerging trends? By not only using the latest technology to make our products more energy-efficient than ever before, but also implementing green manufacturing practices! Discover the trends and how Federal is implementing them 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02ZlHpZ0 #FederalIndustries #FoodService #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency

We recently attended London Packaging Week 2024 at the ExCeL London. #LPW24 focused on how we can drive a more sustainable future for packaging and logistics across the world’s most critical industries🚚📦♻️ It was great to connect with industry leaders and innovators and present how we leverage data science, simulation and scenario exploration to optimise and de-risk transformation initiatives to accelerate sustainability journeys - including adoption of circular economies and alternative fuels. The event clarified that digitalisation and innovation are key drivers for unlocking sustainability. However, to maximise the value of these sustainability initiatives, organisations must first recognise the critical need to embrace digital tools and data science. This will accelerate their journey toward Net Zero targets while unlocking transformative value and competitive advantage. It was wonderful to see industry leaders like DS Smith and our client CHEP showcasing their sustainable packaging initiatives. Our data science and simulations enable CHEP to gain competitive advantage from having an optimised circular network, reducing raw material dependency while saving millions in ROI. Check out our latest blog post to explore key takeaways from the event and learn more about how our custom data science solutions can transform your supply chain network👇 https://lnkd.in/ewXbeK82

🚀 WeY Supply Chain 'Bootlunch' June 2024: Does Sustainability Drive More Supply Chain Collaboration? Once again, WeY reflects on a constructive and engaging discussion with industry, trade, and logistics partners during the Supply Chain Bootlunch in June 2024. Special thanks to Wilbert Tholhuijsen for the insightful introduction. The transport market faces significant changes due to the energy transition. Beyond the role of transporters themselves, it’s crucial for customers and suppliers to collaborate as the distribution of risk and benefit shifts. Legislation plays a decisive role, requiring all parties in the chain to take action. Prepare for rising transportation costs and make informed choices within the supply chain. At the warm welcome hosted by Kookstudio Cookallure in Tilburg, participants shared key challenges. These included reducing energy consumption, waste reduction, addressing localized decarbonization regulations, emphasizing reliable data in the chain, and even the willingness to sacrifice some profit for sustainable supply chains. Both government and business sectors exhibit cautious attitudes, and there’s a lack of awareness regarding carbon footprints. A consensus emerged that legislation remains a critical lever for change. However, organizations can also take greater responsibility by engaging in conversations within the supply chain, sharing data, and aligning objectives (including incorporating sustainability metrics into KPIs, bonus structures, and profit goals). Integrating a sustainability manager into the executive team and establishing a carbon footprint dashboard for the entire chain are essential steps. Additionally, influencing consumer demand for sustainable products is crucial, benefiting producers and logistics throughout the chain. Plenty of 'food for thought'! And let’s not forget the inner well-being! The team from 'schippersvolk and Piushaven culinair' ensured everyone’s satisfaction with a delightful Mediterranean lunch aboard the 'Patroel'. As the beautiful voyage unfolded along the Wilhelminakanaal from the Monumentenhaven in Tilburg, discussions continued, and connections deepened. We extend our gratitude to all participants for contributing to the discussion and fostering a positive atmosphere. WeY eagerly looks forward to continuing these conversations. 🌟🤝 #piushavenculinair #schippersvolk #cookallure https://lnkd.in/eZuWYW7P

Words of Wisdom: Jim Kirkwood, former Chief Science & Technology Development Officer at General Mills, discusses with Philipp Hasler how transformation in the food and beverage industry has evolved and the role that sustainability and emerging tech has to play in industry-wide change. Food for thought: 🍏 Every transformation must be based on innovation that is game changing. But without consumer engagement, change will never happen. 🍏 Transformation can be designed. Connect the technology, with the vision, and the opportunity to scale. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJT8WGQJ Planted I Annina Winkler #sustainablefood #wordsofwisdom #foodindustry #corporateventuring #industrialtransformation

🌿 In a recent feature from Packaging Insights, our CEO, Paul Antoniadis, discusses the synergy between consumer convenience and environmental sustainability.. "Having a vibrant industry that innovates in various ways is vital — we have to embrace multiple options to address the diversity of consumer, business and operating conditions that exist." Check out the full article: Convenient and conscious: Time-poor consumers drive innovation in ready meal packaging https://lnkd.in/gSXGBiJd

📄🌍 New Research Publication out: Exploring Behaviour Change for Sustainable Logistics! 🌍📄 We’re thrilled to announce the release of Deliverable 3.1: Scientific Publication of Reviewed Behaviour Change Techniques for Sustainable Logistics as part of the SuCoLo project! This publication provides an in-depth review of digital strategies aimed at promoting sustainable consumer choices in e-commerce delivery. By examining Behaviour Change Techniques (BCTs) from both scientific research and real-world e-commerce applications, our analysis identifies impactful approaches, like sharing environmental impact insights and setting eco-friendly choices as defaults. Despite strong consumer interest, the integration of these techniques in the industry remains limited—highlighting an opportunity for growth in last-mile logistics that could significantly reduce emissions. 🌱📦 This work is a foundational step toward further developing and testing new BCTs in SuCoLo’s experimental webshop prototype, where we will evaluate their real-world potential to drive greener consumer decisions. Find the deliverable at https://lnkd.in/dm8JP96T 📄 Report by: Michael Thelen, Veronika Hornung-Prähauser, and David Leistner (SRFG) Driving Urban Transitions Partnership #SustainableLogistics #BehaviourChange #LastMileDelivery #Ecommerce #GreenLogistics #SuCoLoProject #Innovation #Research #DigitalInterventions #EcoFriendly #15minutecity #dutpartnership

𝐀𝐌𝐅 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬!🌙🔭 Transforming real-time data into optimized production with digitalization and automation for your bakery! AMF’s moonshot vision is to build fully autonomous, data-driven bakeries with the flexibility to produce a wide variety of products while delivering: ⬆️ more consistent quality ⬇️ less downtime ⬆️ improved sustainability 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/enDSDyen