Companies Can “Superpower” Their Supply Chains at Blue Yonder ICON, the Premier Industry Conference
23 Abril 2024 - 10:23AM
Business Wire
Taking place in Dallas, May 13-16, ICON 2024
will showcase how next generation end-to-end solutions and
cutting-edge AI can power supply chain resilience
Supply chain executives need to be able to see across the
enterprise, plan into the future with infinite outcomes, and move
with the speed of change. That’s why Blue Yonder, a leader in
digital supply chain transformations, is inviting them to attend
ICON 2024 – the premier conference for supply chain
leaders in manufacturing, logistics and retail – taking place in
Dallas, May 13-16, 2024. At this year’s event, attendees can learn
how next generation cognitive supply chains powered by cutting-edge
AI and a unified data cloud are helping companies pivot through
disruptions to create a more resilient supply chain.
With a theme of “Superpowered Supply Chains,” ICON 2024 features
over 170 educational sessions, including over 55 customer
presenters and 30 special interest group meetings, along with an
Innovation Experience that will feature Blue Yonder’s solutions and
56 ecosystem partners. Diamond partner sponsors at ICON 2024
include: Accenture, Microsoft, and Panasonic
Connect.
Speaking during the opening general session will be Marci
Rossell, an expert economic forecaster, former CNBC chief
economist, and co-host of Squawk Box. Rossell will look at the
current state of global supply chains and the inflection point that
the industry is facing. Rossell will discuss the imperative for
change to drive more successful businesses and a more sustainable
planet, and how Blue Yonder is positioned to help companies do just
that.
The invitation-only ICON Executive Exchange, sponsored by
Accenture, features a curated program geared toward company
executives to network and share perspectives and experiences on
driving supply chain sustainability, resilience, and reinvention.
This year’s Executive Exchange will feature a keynote by the star
of ABC’s Shark Tank, Daymond John.
Closing out ICON 2024 will be Drew Brees, 2009 Super Bowl
MVP and former quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. A
thirteen-time Pro Bowl honoree, Brees is recognized for both his
on-field performances and off-field community service and business
endeavors. Known for his comeback, Brees will inspire business
leaders to persevere during times of uncertainty and how they can
come out on top.
In addition, attendees will enjoy a live performance by Grammy®
nominated band ONEREPUBLIC.
Blue Yonder customer and industry speakers at this year’s event
include representatives from more than 55 leading brands such as:
ABB, Alcon, Altria Group, Inc., Anheuser-Busch InBev, Arcadia
Cold, Ardagh Group / Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, Aritzia,
Bayer Crop Science, Brenntag SE, Brookshire Grocery Co.,
Caterpillar Inc., Coca-Cola FEMSA, Coke One North America (CONA)
Services, Crate & Barrel, Dawn Foods, DENSO, Dollar General,
Federated Co-operatives Limited, Ferrara Candy Company, Harris
Teeter, Kohler, Mars, Meijer, Merit Medical, Micron Technology,
Nestlé Purina Petcare, ODL, Inc., onsemi, Reckitt, Penske
Logistics, Pilot Company, Reliable Transportation Solutions, School
Specialty, Solidigm, and Tractor Supply Company.
ICON 2024 will also feature an extensive Innovation
Experience where attendees can:
- Interact with the latest SaaS solutions for category
management, labor management, order management, retail and
merchandise planning, supply chain planning, transportation, and
warehouse management.
- Engage with 56 Blue Yonder ecosystem partners and learn how
their technology enhances Blue Yonder’s supply chain and commerce
solutions.
- Meet with the Composable Journey team to understand how to
accelerate their route to an autonomous supply chain through Blue
Yonder innovation.
- Network and meet with Blue Yonder and other industry
experts.
- Watch live, 20-minute theater sessions, called Blue Yonder
Live, to hear unique, behind-the-scenes perspectives from subject
matter experts on generative AI, product design and user experience
(UX), new offerings, and more.
Other event highlights include:
- Women in Tech Luncheon: Join sponsors Microsoft
and Panasonic Connect for a luncheon that will highlight the
power of women in supply chain and technology. According to the
WomenTech Network, women held 35% of tech jobs in the U.S. at the
end of 2023, underscoring the need to bring more awareness to the
importance of gender diversity in the workforce. The event will
feature a “Visionaries in Tech: How Women are Shaping the Future of
Technology and Supply Chains” panel with several speakers,
including Yukiko Yamaguchi, chief marketing officer, Panasonic
Connect, and Shanthi Rajagopalan, global head of Strategy, Retail
and Consumer Goods, Microsoft.
- Meet flexis: Earlier this year, Blue Yonder announced it
acquired flexis AG, expanding the company’s transportation
planning, scheduling, sequencing and slotting capabilities. Members
of flexis’ leadership team will be presenting during two breakout
sessions alongside key customers, including Coca-Cola FEMSA. flexis
will also have a presence in the Innovation Experience where
attendees can learn more about its solutions.
- ICONic Customer Awards: Blue Yonder will announce the
winners of this year’s ICONic Customer Awards, which acknowledge
the success, impact and results of Blue Yonder’s customers who are
embracing innovation, challenging the status quo, and delivering
great results.
Additional Resources:
- Register for Blue Yonder ICON 2024, taking place in Dallas from
May 13-16, 2024: blueyonder.com/icon
About Blue Yonder
Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain
transformation. Global retailers, manufacturers and logistics
providers leverage Blue Yonder to optimize their supply chains from
planning through fulfillment, delivery and returns. Blue Yonder’s
AI-embedded, interoperable supply chain solutions are connected
end-to-end via a unified platform and data cloud, enabling business
to collaborate in real time across functions, which supports more
agile decision-making, improved customer satisfaction, profitable
growth, and more resilient, sustainable supply chains. Blue Yonder
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