11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Labor shortages, warehouse constraints, and rising service expectations aren't going away. Operations leaders are being asked to hit the same throughput targets, often with fewer people and tighter budgets.
This session looks at how supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics leaders are managing that pressure day to day. Topics include workforce planning in a tight labor market, warehouse capacity decisions, cost-to-serve tradeoffs, and where automation actually helps versus where it adds complexity.
Santosh Yerasuri
Head of Strategic Business Products
Evonik Corporation
12:00 PM–12:30 PM
Following the panel, we'll move into breakout rooms for honest, peer-led discussion. These small-group conversations give you the chance to dig deeper, compare notes with peers, and walk away with ideas you can put to work right away.
1:00 PM–5:00 PM


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Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.


Online | October 26 - 30, 2026
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