Leaders across grocery retail, wholesale, and logistics convene to optimize networks, improve adaptability and drive long-term success.
Date
Sept. 8-10, 2026
Location
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Kansas City, Mo.
85+
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
20+
THOUGHT LEADERS
25+
CUTTING-EDGE SESSIONS
The grocery supply chain is no longer in recovery mode, it’s being re‑engineered for what comes next. From workforce pressures and regulatory demands to AI, automation, and rising customer expectations, leaders must balance efficiency today with resilience for tomorrow.
The FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together retailers, suppliers, and solution providers for candid conversations and practical insights you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll explore proven strategies, emerging technologies, and new ways of working together to strengthen operations, improve agility, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
The Supply Chain Exchange is your chance to meet face-to-face with key trading partners, spark breakthrough ideas, and tackle challenges head-on. These curated meetings go beyond introductions, they’re a launchpad for smarter operations, stronger alignment, and game-changing growth strategies. As part of the Supply Chain Forum, this exclusive program will put collaboration in the fast lane, giving retailers and suppliers a unique space to innovate, problem-solve, and seize emerging opportunities.
Reduce waste and cut costs by optimizing freight networks, adapting to economic shifts, and enhancing delivery performance.
Harness AI, automation, and real-time data to enhance forecasting, optimize fulfillment, and drive smarter supply chain decisions.
Equip the workforce with AI-driven training, strategic recruitment, and upskilling initiatives to build a resilient, future-ready supply chain.
Align sustainability with efficiency by reducing carbon footprints, integrating renewable energy, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Enhance trust and security with real-time tracking, robust traceability, and compliance-driven transparency across the supply chain.
Create agile, consumer-first supply chains by optimizing omnichannel fulfillment, ensuring product availability, and building trust.
Expand your connections and influence within the supply chain community, fostering relationships that drive collaboration and innovation.
Explore the energy, insights, and experiences shared throughout this dynamic three-day program.
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