Plan smarter in an unpredictable world. Experts from Slimstock, Sophus, Generix, I-Plan and Flowlity reveal how to build agile, data-driven planning processes that align supply and demand, boost service levels, and unlock operational performance.

In this track, you'll gain practical knowledge on how to leverage technology and data to improve demand planning, inventory management, production planning, and more. From forecasting and S&OP to capacity planning and scenario analysis, we'll cover it all.

Supply Chain Diagnostics: The Missing Link in S&OP Success

Speaker: Jan Kraaijeveld, Sales Director at Slimstock

In a world where supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, an S&OP process is crucial for success. But why do so many companies still fail to effectively balance demand and supply? The answer lies in supply chain diagnostics – a systematic approach to identifying bottlenecks, risks and improvements.

Sophus bringing optimisation power to planning

Speaker: Evrim Övünç, SVP Sales & Marketing Europe at Sophus

Sophus transforms the world of planners, from handling exceptions to focusing on the delivery of step changes in supply chain performance, through enhancing the power of optimisation.  Cost reduction and service improvement are now simultaneously within reach.

Smart Supply Chain with Generix WMS/RMS/TMS

Speaker: Wim Van Loo, Country Manager Benelux at Generix

Join our breakout session to discover the latest Generix innovations, such as the Generix WMS with the new RMS module and our TMS offering. These SaaS solutions improve efficiency, reduce costs, and digitalize processes. Additionally, e-Invoicing helps businesses prepare for the EU regulations in 2028. Boost your supply chain with more efficiency, insight, and control!

The Future of S&OP: Why AI Is No Longer Optional

Speaker: Jack Cheesbrough, CEO at I-Plan

Join Jack for a forward-looking discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming Sales & Operations Planning for I-Plan customers. This session explores why AI is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today’s volatile supply chain landscape. Discover how early adopters are gaining meaningful advantages. Learn how I-Plan is helping its customers stay ahead of the curve by embedding AI into the heart of their planning processes.

AI in advanced planning: how to select the best use-cases for successful adoption

Speakers:
Cazijn Langeler, Managing Director Retail & Products at IG&H
Robin Tunderman, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at RELEX Solutions

AI has the potential to radically enhance advanced planning through better predictions and optimizations. Selecting the right use cases requires balancing feasibility, value, and organizational readiness. In this presentation we will discuss how we see Relex users cope with this new potential and what are the main issues to tackle. By sharing insights from other AI implementations, we can learn how to successfully implement and leverage quick wins within planning as well.

AI‑Powered S&OP: Plan in Hours, Not Weeks

Speaker: Jean-Baptiste Clouard, CEO at Flowlity

Traditional Sales & Operations Planning is breaking under the weight of today’s volatility. Monthly Excel marathons and siloed discussions simply can’t keep pace with supply‑chain shocks, changing consumer behaviour, or sustainability pressures. In this fast‑paced 10‑minute session, I’ll show how manufacturers and distributors are leaping from static S&OP to an automated, AI‑driven model that plans continuously, reacts in hours—not weeks—and frees planners to focus on strategic trade‑offs instead of spreadsheet gymnastics.