Oracle Retail’s SVP and GM, Mike Webster, begins Cross Talk 2021 with a Keynote and Fireside Chat with Bed Bath & Beyond’s CTO, Scott Lindblom

A strong cloud strategy provides the foundation for every function within an organization to be ready for whatever may come next. Businesses everywhere have had to not only adapt, but also transform, during this time of change. Fortunately, new cloud and data technologies can be used to drive business agility. Listen to this interactive conversation to address the art of project governance and learn how to approach your cloud migration successfully.

Today’s unpredictable and volatile customer buying habits limit the effectiveness of historical data when predicting purchasing behavior and planning product inventory. As a result, inventory moves out of the stores faster, creating a strain on both the supply chain and its financial model, leading to a gross margin problem. Hear how retailers are making inventory work for them.

With digital engagement on the rise, retailers are being pushed to create a safe and convenient store experience. A new set of retail omnichannel journeys has accelerated the path to meet these challenges, including curbside pickup, contactless payment, and ship from the store. Listen in to hear how this panel faced these challenges head on and learn about their plans to prepare for the new next.