I know there are a million NRF summaries and takeaways floating around, but after being roughly 24 of these shows deep, I figured I’d throw my thoughts into the mix. Consider this less of a recap and more of a “what actually stuck with me once the feet stopped hurting.”

Most partner programs underperform. Ecosystem orchestration offers a path to turn partner complexity into competitive advantage.

This article builds upon some of the themes heard at last month's World Retail Congress in London and explores how harnessing AI can help overcome supply chain challenges and drive smarter, more sustainable retail operations.

The 2025 Blue Yonder ICON conference was held in Music City - Nashville. This was apropos, as for the second year in a row, the executive team was all singing the same tune with their vision for managing domestic and global Supply Chains.