Introduction:

The Smart Warehousing, Inventory, and Operational Supply Chain Excellence Conference, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, is a high-level professional gathering that explores the latest innovations transforming logistics and warehousing operations. As global markets shift and supply chains become more complex, organizations must evolve toward smarter, more connected, and more sustainable systems.

This 5-day conference brings together logistics leaders, operations managers, and technology experts to explore critical themes across warehousing, inventory optimization, digital transformation, sustainability, and operational resilience. Through keynote sessions, expert talks, case studies, and hands-on activities, participants will gain actionable strategies to streamline operations, reduce waste, increase accuracy, and build intelligent warehouse systems fit for the future.

Conference Objectives:

By the end of this 5-day conference, participants will be able to:

• Explore global trends shaping the future of warehousing and inventory management.

• Understand and improve core warehouse operations for efficiency and accuracy.

• Apply emerging technologies such as WMS, AI, and IoT to optimize inventory and logistics.

• Develop reverse logistics strategies aligned with sustainability and the circular economy.

• Implement risk management, performance measurement, and lean logistics principles.

Target Audience:

• Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals

• Warehouse and Operations Managers

• Procurement and Inventory Control Specialists

• Consultants in Automation and Supply Chain Innovation

• Sustainability and Risk Management Experts

• Executives overseeing warehouse transformation initiatives

• Professionals interested in smart logistics and digital warehouses

Conference Agenda

Day 1:

Warehousing Trends, Logistics Evolution, and Operational Realities

Key Topics:

• Global trends in warehousing, e-commerce, and customer behavior

• Drivers of transformation: digital demand, automation, and agility

• The role of smart warehousing in modern supply chain success

• Interactive panel: How global companies are adapting warehouse models

Day 2:

Core Warehouse Operations and Inventory Accuracy

Key Topics:

• Best practices in receiving, put-away, picking, and packing

• Optimizing warehouse layout and workflows for productivity

• Cycle counting and inventory audit strategies for accuracy

• Addressing shrinkage and improving data integrity

• Exercise: Mapping your warehouse operations

Day 3:

Technology in Action – WMS, AI, and IoT for Smarter Warehousing

Key Topics:

• Digital transformation through Warehouse Management Systems

• IoT and real-time visibility into warehouse performance

• AI-driven forecasting, automation, and decision support

• Case Study: Successful technology integration in warehouse operations

• Live demo: AI tools for predictive inventory control

Day 4:

Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, and Supplier Collaboration

Key Topics:

• Green warehousing practices: energy, packaging, and emissions

• Circular supply chains and returns optimization

• Designing efficient reverse logistics systems

• Supplier performance and its effect on inventory outcomes

• Group discussion: Aligning suppliers with operational goals

Day 5:

Risk, Lean Logistics, and Operational Excellence

Key Topics:

• Identifying and managing risks in warehouse and inventory operations

• Lean logistics principles: 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping

• Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) and collaborative replenishment

• KPI dashboards and benchmarking for performance tracking

• Workshop: Designing your roadmap to operational supply chain excellence