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Chris SultemeierExecutive Vice President, LogisticsWal-Mart Stores, Inc

Doug MeansEVP & Chief Supply Chain and IT OfficerCabela’s

Thomas BledsoeGroup Vice President, Distribution & Supply ChainSally Beauty Holdings

Greg SandfortChief Executive OfficerTractor Supply Company

Crystal HanlonPresident, Northern Division The Home Depot

Melissa GreenwellExecutive Vice President,Chief Operating Officer The Finish Line Company

“It was an amazing experience to be with so many thought leaders at the same time and come together to have open conversations about opportunities all of us face.”

Abhinav ShuklaChief Operating OfficerTrue Value Company

Todd SteffenSVP, Distribution & Trans-portation TransformationNewell Brands

Willis WeirichVice President, LogisticsNeiman Marcus

FEATUREDSPEAKERSWhen you attend the more than 40 general and breakout sessions, panels, and exhibit hall sessions at the Retail Supply Chain Conference, expect to hear from retail industry executives, supply chain experts, technology gurus, specialists in transportation, distribution, last mile, automation, big data, and much, much more.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 138:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Welcome and Conference KickoffPlease join us as we kickoff the annual Retail Supply Chain Conference!

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Opening Keynote: Perspectives from the C-SuiteGreg Sandfort, CEO of Tractor Supply Company, will open the 2017 Retail Supply Chain Conference—discussing the changing nature of retail, and supply chain’s critical role in serving the customer and exceeding expectations. Tractor Supply Company (TSC) has been thriving, opening new stores around the country in 2016 and increasing sales for over 60 consecutive quarters. TSC operates retail farm and ranch stores focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Founded in 1938 and now operating 1,575 stores in 49 states, Tractor Supply Company has annual revenues of approximately $6.2 billion, with an average growth rate over the past five years of 9.42%.

Greg Sandfort Chief Executive Officer Tractor Supply Company

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Unbox Your Thinking to Create Innovation BreakthroughsBusinesses know that innovation keeps them on the cutting edge of everything from technology to lifestyle to marketing to productivity increases. Why has innovation become mission critical? In this eye-opening, roller-coaster tour through the landscape of now, you will learn how “”Ubertrends”” — massive waves with broad implications for today’s business and consumer lifestyle — are reshaping the innovation landscape. Ubertrends help explain the driving forces behind market phenomena and how these tectonic shifts affect demographics, products and retail logistics technology.

Michael Tchong Founder ubercool INNOVATION

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Authentic Leadership: Learning to Lead from Your Core Former NBA power forward and current ESPN broadcaster John Amaechi knows a thing or two about leadership and communication. There are countless personalities out there in politics, business and the media who we are encouraged to look towards for our own immutable leadership skills. John talks about how to establish an authentic baseline from which to build a leadership profile that will be congruent for ourselves and powerful for those we lead and manage. It’s important to become a person worthy of following by transforming personal skills, experience and the will to lead into a coherent leadership and management style—instead of trying to copy others, learn how each of us can maximize our own qualities to become our most effective personal leader.

John Amaechi

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Short Takes from Supply Chain ExecutivesA highlight of the conference-- hear from three top executives in retail supply chain, each covering an aspect of the business that they are passionate about, in these brief, TED-talk style segments.

Chris Sultemeier Executive Vice President, Logistics Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Abhinav Shukla Chief Operating Officer True Value Company

Todd Steffen Senior Vice President, Distribution & Transportation Transformation Newell Brands

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 148:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.Welcome Remarks

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Money on the Table: How Balanced Leadership Increases ProfitsForget the old, well-worn reasons for pursuing diversity in leadership roles—it isn’t just a “feel good” initiative, it directly affects a company’s bottom line. Through Melissa Greenwell’s extensive career as a C-suite executive and trusted advisor with a “seat at the table,” she has seen firsthand how companies with imbalanced leadership are missing out on profits and opportunities for growth. Using business cases, interviews with top business leaders, and brain science, Greenwell demonstrates the organizational and financial cost of homogenous leadership, and how companies are making money by diversifying their leadership. She also describes how you can address these issues with actionable steps, such as those currently in place at The Finish Line, where she is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer—and drive revenue growth in your own companies.

Melissa Greenwell Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer The Finish Line

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.From Cashier to the C-Suite: Leadership Skills to Chart Your Own CourseCrystal Hanlon started as a cashier at The Home Depot, and is currently the President of the company’s largest division, overseeing 800 stores and 110,000 team members. With her trademark energy, she shares the inspiring story of a journey from entry-level to executive ranks, and the lessons learned along the way. Hear how she became a leader at each step—developing diverse experience and skills, cultivating strong teams, and learning from setbacks—plus tactics you can use to stand out and succeed.

Crystal Hanlon President, Northern Division The Home Depot

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 142:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.On the Front Lines of Retail Supply ChainA panel of retail supply chain executives discuss the highlights and insights from annual “State of the Retail Supply Chain” report.

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.American Politics, Today and TomorrowInsights from one of the most sought-after political reporters just weeks after the 2017 President Inauguration.

Ron Brownstein Senior Political Analyst CNN

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 158:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Word on “The Street” – Retail Analyst PanelWall Street and industry analysts are keeping a keen eye on the retail industry—where retailers are and where they’re headed. Stock prices and the market are a key reference point for companies, but how are analysts forming their opinions? Hear insights from top retail analysts and get the scoop on what Wall Street is looking for, how they assess retailers, and what trends they anticipate for the future.

Moderator: Nikki Baird Managing PartnerRSR Research

Matt McClintock Analyst Barclays Capital

Paul Trussell Director, Apparel Retail & Broadlines Equity Research Deutsche Bank AG

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Innovate from the Inside OutMany legacy organizations find it difficult to create the kind of transformative innovation that today’s consumers and the fast-paced retail market demand. Hear insights about how to create a culture of innovation in your team and your company, making top-line growth reliable and repeatable, and collaborating to build an approach to innovation that will help keep you ahead of your competitors today, and in the future.

General Sessions

Agenda at a GlanceSunday, February 12, 2017

6:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Golf Tournament

11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration and Information Desk Open

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grocery Leaders Meeting (by invitation only)

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Supply Chain Leaders Council Meeting (by invitation only)

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. International Trade Committee Meeting (by invitation only)

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting (by invitation only)

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Conference Orientation

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Colleagues and Cocktails - Welcome Reception

Monday, February 13, 2017

6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Registration and Information Desk Open

7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Breakfast

7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Steering Committee Meeting (by invitation only)

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION: Welcome and Conference Kickoff

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION: Opening Keynote: Perspectives from the C-Suite

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION: Unbox Your Thinking to Create Innovation Breakthroughs

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Breakout Session

Winning: Employer of

Choice

Profiting from Unsaleables Through Data

Analytics

Coexisting Channels within a

Single DC

Take Control of Your Supply

Chain

Blurred Lines: Challenging

the Traditional

Supply Chain

Fast ≥ Cheap

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Luncheon

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION: Authentic Leadership: Learning to Lead from Your Core

1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m Exhibit Hall Preview

2:45 p.m - 3:30 p.m Breakout Session

A New Talent Solution: Disability Hiring for

Supply Chain

Optimizing Inventory in a Retail

Organization by Using a

Single Set of Numbers

Letting Go of the Status Quo: Five Drivers of Retail Business Transformation

Uncertainty on the High Seas: Ocean

Shipping Outlook

Sustainable Design for

Omnichannel Distribution

The Powerful Process

Behind New Membership

Economy

3:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m Business Break

4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m GENERAL SESSION: Short Takes from Supply Chain Executives

5:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m Networking in the Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

7:00 a.m - 6:30 p.m Registration and Information Desk Open

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Breakfast

7:00 a.m - 7:45 a.m Women in Supply Chain Networking Breakfast

8:00 a.m - 8:15 a.m GENERAL SESSION: Welcome Remarks

8:15 a.m - 9:00 a.m GENERAL SESSION: Money on the Table: How Balanced Leadership Increases Profits

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m GENERAL SESSION: From Cashier to the C-Suite: Leadership Skills to Chart Your Own Course

10:15 a.m - 10:45 a.m Breakout Session

The Role of Failure in the

Innovative Process

Reverse Logistics

Driving Growth in

a Down Economy

Building Capacity in Peak Times

Optimizing DC Performance

with Warehouse Execution Software

Extended Enterprise

Management: Leveraging

Third Parties to Drive

Performance

11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

1:15 p.m - 2:00 p.m Breakout Session

Building Skills for Success

Leveraging Logistics & Supply Chain to

Differentiate the Customer

Experience

You Bought the Magic

eCom Beans: How Will

Your Network Handle the

Growth?

Critical Issues Facing Public Ports and Marine Terminals

Supply Chain Technology (+

The Cloud)

Beyond Track and Trace:

Are You Leveraging GPS in Your Business?

2:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m GENERAL SESSION: On the Front Lines of Retail Supply Chain

3:45 p.m - 4:45 p.m GENERAL SESSION: American Politics, Today and Tomorrow

5:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m Networking in the Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

7:30 a.m - 8:00 a.m Breakfast

8:15 a.m - 9:15 a.m GENERAL SESSION: Word on “The Street” – Retail Analyst Panel

9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m GENERAL SESSION: Innovate from the Inside Out

TRACK DESCRIPTIONS: Building Game Changing Capabilities: How can retailers create and maintain competitive advantage in a world where technology is constantly evolving? How can capital investments be suitably flexible to add value over the long-term, in a rapidly changing landscape? Learn about leading–edge capabilities of retailers that are focusing on customer demands.

Coexisting Retail Networks: Changing customer needs necessitate more complex retail networks. Channels are merging and morphing, and retailers are seeking ways to maintain and increase margins while creating a better customer experience. Hear experiences from retailers who are trying new approaches.

Creating the Organization: People are the most critical part of any enterprise. How have leadership and development changed in today’s marketplace? Explore what lessons other companies have learned about the importance of organizational culture, leadership styles, and addressing change in the workforce.

Managing through Adversity: The retail industry is changing rapidly, which creates risk and uncertainty. Supply chain leaders must adapt to a new way of doing business. Explore how other retailers are managing change while mitigating risk in an changeable environment.

Understanding the Customer: A new kind of customer requires a new kind of retail experience. But how does that translate into actual business strategies? Hear from companies exploring specific tactics for addressing needs/wants of today’s customer—and tomorrow’s.

3M Company7-Eleven99 Cents Only StoresA.C. Moore Arts & CraftsAbercrombie & Fitch Academy Sports + OutdoorsAce HardwareAdvance Auto PartsAeropostaleAmerican Eagle OutfittersAmmexAmscanAmway CorporationANNAnna’s LinensArmy & Air Force Exchange

ServiceAscena Retail GroupAutoZoneBarnes & Noble, Inc.Bass Pro Shops, Inc.BCBG Max Azria Group Beall’sBed Bath & BeyondBelkBest BuyBig Lots StoresBJ’s Wholesale ClubBlain’s Farm & FleetBon-Ton StoresBrookshire BrothersBrookshire Grocery CompanyBrown Shoe CompanyBuckleBumble Bee Foods Burlington StoresThe Burton CorporationCabela’sCanadian Tire Corporation,

LimitedCentury 21 Department

Stores Charlotte Russe Holding

Charming CharlieChico’s FASChristopher & Banks

CorporationClaire’s StoresCoachCoats & ClarkThe Coca-Cola Company

Colgate-Palmolive CompanyThe Container Store Costco Wholesale CorporationCrate & Barrel (Euromarket

Design)CrocsCumberland FarmsCVS HealthDavid’s BridalDICK’S Sporting Goods DieselDillard’sDollar General CorporationDollar TreeDots LLCDSWElizabeth ArdenEnergizer HoldingsFive BelowFoot LockerGameStopGap Inc.General MillsGeorgia-Pacific CorporationGiant EagleGiant Tiger Stores Limited Gilt GroupeGNCGoogleGuitar CenterH.h. GreggHalf Price BooksHallmark Cards HanesbrandsHarris TeeterHaverty Furniture CompaniesH-E-BHess Pumice Products Hobby Lobby StoresThe Home DepotHot TopicHSNHudson’s Bay Company Hugo Boss FashionsHy-VeeIKEA Distribution ServicesJ. CrewJ.C. PenneyThe Jones GroupKeter Plastic LTDKimberly-Clark CorporationKirkland’sKohl’s

L Brands Lasko ProductsLeggett & PlattLevi Strauss & Co.Lion Brand Yarn CompanyLoehmann’s HoldingsLowe’s CompaniesLululemon AthleticaLuxottica Retail GroupMacy’sMalt-O-Meal CompanyMars Retail GroupMasco CorporationMattelMeijerThe Men’s WearhouseMichaels StoresModell’s Sporting Goods MOM BrandsNavy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)NBC UniversalNeiman MarcusNestle Purina PetCareNestle U.S.A.Newell RubbermaidNIKENintendo of AmericaNordstromNorthern Tool & Equipment Co. Office DepotOfficeMaxOrchard Supply HardwareOverstock.comParamount FarmsParty CityPayless ShoeSourcePeapod/Ahold USAThe Pep BoysPepsiCoPetco Animal SuppliesPetSmartPier 1 ImportsPriceSmartProcter & GamblePublix Super MarketsPVH Corp.QVCRadioShackREIRegis

Rite AidRooms To Go Ross StoresRue21S. C. Johnson & Son SafewaySaks Fifth AvenueSally Beauty Holdings SAM’S ClubSamsung Electronics AmericaSave Mart SupermarketsScheelsSears Holdings CorporationSharp Electronics CorporationSoft SurroundingsSony ElectronicsSport ChaletThe Sports AuthorityStage StoresStaplesStarbuckStein MartSUPERVALUTalbotsTargetTempur-PedicThe TJX CompaniesThirty-One GiftsTiffany & Co.TOMSTory BurchTotes - Isotoner Corp.TourneauToys R UsTractor Supply Company True Value CompanyU.S. CellularULTA BeautyUnileverUrban OutfittersVF CorporationVictoria’s SecretVineyard VinesThe Vitamin ShoppeWalgreensWalmartThe Walt Disney CompanyWest MarineWhole Foods Market Williams-SonomaWinn-Dixie Stores

Attendees include the “Who’s Who” of Retail

Exhibit Hall Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with more than 330 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest in supply chain solutions, covering everything from supply chain management to ocean freight, from the latest distribution solutions to last mile, and much more. Visit the themed hubs – focused on Transportation, Distribution, Omnichannel, International Logistics & Sourcing, Analytics, and Innovation – for live presentations and demos.

New this year… a select group of supply chain startups will present their emerging technology and cutting-edge solutions in the Innovation hub.

The exhibit hall is only part of the story when it comes to meeting with your supply chain solutions partners. Visit and network throughout the event, and connect through the conference app to plan your meeting schedule. Get ready ahead of time with My Show Planner where you can find exhibitors, sort by floor location and add personal appointments to make the most of your experience.

Exhibit Hall HoursMonday: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ................................. Exhibit Hall PreviewMonday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. .............. Networking in the Exhibit HallTuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. .......................Lunch in the Exhibit HallTuesday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ............. Networking in the Exhibit Hall

More Information Conference Venue Retail Supply Chain Conference attendees may make reservations at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center online or by calling the number above and mentioning RILA to take advantage of our special group rate of $255/night. This rate is available until January 25, 2017, but may sell out before that date. After the cut-off date, rooms and rates are not guaranteed.

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 600 W Osceola Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34746

(407) 586-0000

Golf TournamentPlease join us for our annual golf tournament, Sunday February 12 from 8am – 2pm, at Celebration Golf Course. Always a sellout, the golf tournament opens the conference with a relaxed scramble format, open to golfers of all abilities. Be sure to sign up online, and make your travel plans to arrive early if you plan to attend.

Press and Media PartnersRILA’s media partners represent the best of supply chain news coverage for retail. Editorial coverage is allowed for general sessions and the exhibit hall. There will be no press coverage of the breakout sessions. Contact caroline.stec@rila.org for more information.

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MOre INFOrMatIONConFerenCe hoTeL InForMaTIonGaylord texan resort & Convention Center1501 Gaylord trailGrapevine, tX 76051(877) 491-5138

addITIonaL ConFerenCe InForMaTIondress: Business casual attire is recommended for all conference activities.

Special needs: please contact Liz Solorzano (liz.solorzano@rila.org) with any disabilities or dietary restrictions that require special accommodations.

other information: this is a non-smoking conference. all sessions are closed to the press.

disclaimer: the rILa retail Supply Chain Conference has been organized by rILa and the Supply Chain Conference Steering Committee. the presentations and opinions of speakers and participants are not necessarily those of rILa.

Questions: Call rILa’s Conference department at (703) 841-2300

People First: building a Supply Chain Team for the FutureWednesday, March 2, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Brian Gibson, Wilson Family Professor, Supply Chain, Auburn University Stephany Goodnight, Vice President, Replenishment, AutoZone

rILa & the Council of Supply Chain Management professionals (CSCMp) have teamed up to bring you a bonus workshop specifically focused on sharing strategies to maximize the current capabilities of your supply chain team, and prepare high potential individuals for future leadership roles. seats are limited – reserve your spot to attend this workshop when you register for the conference.

GoLF TournaMenT aT brIdLeWood GoLF CLubSunday, February 28

7:35 a.m. ....................................... depart Hotel

9:00 a.m. ...................................... Shotgun Start

Luncheon/Awards Reception Following Tournament

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Free to all registrants. participation is on a first-come, first-served basis and will sell out. don’t miss this great opportunity. For more information, please contact Somer Flanagan at Somer.Flanagan@rila.org.

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