Fluctuating demand in retail and FMCG, compounded by global conflicts and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change, creates significant challenges for businesses—from costly stockouts to overstocks and inefficiencies.

• To build resilient supply chains, companies must modernise with advanced technologies such as digital twins, demand forecasting, preventative maintenance, and supplier tracing to mitigate risks, optimise inventory management, and measure carbon emissions across the value chain.
• How can digital twins and predictive analytics help businesses simulate scenarios and maintain operational stability during disruptions?
• What strategies can retailers adopt to integrate real-time IoT data and advanced sensors for predictive maintenance and demand forecasting?
• As sustainability becomes a core business priority, how can supply chain transparency support accurate carbon emissions measurement and reporting?