Join us for training and topic specific sessions, retailer one-on-one meetings, retailer specific breakouts, and networking opportunities.  Register Now!

Follow our suggested timelines (created with input from past attendees) to make the most of your conference experience: Retailers | Merchandise Suppliers.

We are thrilled to announce an extended workshop addressing "Managing Constrained Supply Chains" on Wednesday, November 2nd. Drs. Brian Gibson and Glenn Richey of Auburn University's Harbert College of Business & Center for Supply Chain Innovation will host this half-day session. A select group of industry experts will join them and interact with the group.  This workshop is available to RVCF conference registrants at the discounted rate of $295 per person.

Other Sessions Include:

• Keynote by Kristen Brown, an international speaker and bestselling author: Energy NOW! Powershots to Charge Up Your Work & Life. When it comes to riding the rollercoaster of the last two years, YOU are a total rockstar who has navigated so much as the new realities of work and life have created massive change and challenge. But guess what…all that change can lead to burnout if you don’t stay charged up. During this session you will assess your seven Leadership Energy Centers so you are more engaged with the tasks and people you work with every day even when you’re juggling home and job responsibilities and stressed to the max. Then you will learn fast action steps to up-level your energy and emotions and have a ton of fun in the process.

• Special Course Offerings on Sunday, October 30th, hosted by EDI Academy.  (Space is limited.  For Registered Conference Attendees Only. No additional charge for this special event)
• 2022 Deduction Policy Review: Trends, Uniqueness, Common Charges Explored including EDI 820 and 812 Best Practices
• How Retailers and Brands Can Strategize on New Innovative Marketplaces
• E-commerce Fulfillment and DTC Panel 
• Managing Supply Chain Risks in 2022 and Beyond
• "A View to the Matrix": Understanding The 9 Box Portfolio Exercise
• The Invisible Economy of Consumer Engagement
• Data Disasters and Delayed Decisions – Moving from an Explanation Culture to an Execution Culture
• Tableau Dashboard Essentials: Let's Get Refined!
• ASN Workshops (2 Sessions)
• Measuring Your Performance (Using Attain’s Deduction Management Maturity Model)
• Strategies of Doing Business with Amazon
• Update from GS1-RFID Claims Compliance Work Group
• New Tools for Onboarding Merchandise Suppliers 
• Purchase Order Change Automation and Workflow
• Supply Chain Labor Issues: Hiring and Retention Practices
• Global Ports Report
• Open Forums - Retailer, Merchandise Suppliers, Combined and New for this event, a Service Provider Open Forum (on Monday AM 10/31)
• More to come ...

Participating Retailers:

• Academy Sports + Outdoors
• Ace Hardware
• Big5 Sporting Goods
• Big Lot Stores, Inc.
• Burlington Stores
• CVS
• Dillard's
• Dunham Sports
• GNC Holdings, LLC
• Hudson's Bay
• Kohls
• MCX
• Neiman Marcus
• Nordstrom
• PetSmart
• Sephora
• Tractor Supply Company
• Ulta
• Zappos
• More To Be Announced ... Register Now!

Articles & Updates
 

• From the Desk of Kim Zablocky ... A One-of-a-Kind Solutions Organization
   
• RVCF and Auburn University Announce Program for Supply Chain Professionals

• The Global Supply Chain Disruptions and Challenges ... By Scott Weiss, Vice-President, Technical Sales for Performance Team-A Maersk Company

• Amazon Chargeback Best Practices ... Take Control and Increase Profits ... By the Consultants at SMYYTH+CARIXA

• Call to Action: Digital Communications Business Ops Guideline ... By Paula Giovannetti, Supply Chain Best Practices Adviser, Retail Value Chain Federation

Decoding the Walmart Supplier Scorecard

Presented by Tim Carey of Trend Results; hosted by RVCF  on August 10th  Register Now!

Walmart breaks their performance assessment into three major metrics: Sales, Profitability, and Asset Efficiency. All of these metrics, as well as many others, can be found on the Supplier Performance Scorecard.

This course will teach you how to build the Scorecard in Decision Support and cover the major metrics, how they are derived, and why they are important to Walmart Suppliers. ... Register Now!
 

Managing a Constrained Supply Chain

Panel Discussion facilitated by Brian Gibson and Glenn Richey of Auburn University; hosted by RVCF on August 23rd  Register Now!

RVCF and Drs. Brian Gibson and Glenn Richey of Auburn University's Harbert College of Business Center for Supply Chain Innovation have combined resources to create a timely talent development program focusing on critical supply chain issues. 

Join us for the first of three (3) separate innovative and interactive offerings that will examine supply chain strategies and solutions for managing operations in the highly complex global environment. Discussion will focus on actionable plans to keep your supply chain moving. ... Register Now!

RVCF Re-Launches Career Center at rvcf.com

The recent volatility in the job market has made attracting and retaining qualified candidates more challenging than ever - especially in the unique niche that is the Retail Supply Chain.   With this in mind, RVCF has refreshed and re-launched it's Career Center offering greater visibility to positions in an easier to access format.

Whether you are looking to hire an Associate or an Executive, posting a job listing in RVCF's Career Center places your position in front of a targeted audience of qualified candidates with the skills and experience to fill the spot quickly and get new hires up to speed in no time.  Employers may post positions directly onto our site or contact us for assistance or confidential postings.  Our intent in providing this service is to complement (not replace) your current recruiting efforts.  Your listing can include links directly to your preferred application process whether it’s housed on other job boards or being handled internally.   Best of all there is no cost to either the employer or candidate for this service.

A job description library, resume search and new posting alerts are also available as a "members only" service. 

Visit the Career Center to get started or contact us to learn more.