The warehouse: a strategic asset in transformation
Once seen primarily as a storage facility, the warehouse has become a strategic cornerstone of modern supply chains. It now sits at the crossroads of flow management, operational performance and organisational resilience. Driven by omnichannel distribution, increasing time pressure, heightened flexibility requirements and growing sustainability concerns, warehouses are undergoing profound change. Digitalisation, automation and robotics, data-driven decision-making, energy optimisation and the redesign of logistics networks are reshaping industry standards. These shifts position the warehouse as both a major innovation hub and a fast-growing employment market, creating opportunities for operational and managerial profiles alike; a dynamic that will be central to discussions at the ISLI Forum 2026.
Agenda
The 2026 programme will feature three round tables and two keynote sessions, all focused on the strategic role of the warehouse:
- Change management in warehouse operations
- Data as a driver of warehouse performance
- Automation and robotics in warehousing
The keynote conferences will complement these discussions by offering a broader perspective on the warehouse as a pillar of supply chain strategy.
A forum designed for students and professionals
For ISLI students, the Forum is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into industry realities, engage with supply chain professionals and refine their career aspirations. Rooted in academic excellence, international outlook and close ties with the industry, KEDGE’s ISLI MSc in Global Supply Chain Management has prepared supply chain professionals to take on and shape the transformations redefining the sector for over four decades.
Partners shaping the supply chain of tomorrow
The 2026 ISLI Forum is supported by France Supply Chain, a key partner of the event and a recognised player within the French supply chain ecosystem. Its contribution will help enrich discussions around the sector’s evolving challenges and future directions. FM Logistic is also associated with this edition. Renowned for its expertise in transforming logistics models, the company’s involvement aligns naturally with the Forum’s core themes, focusing on warehousing, operational performance and the ongoing transformation of supply chains.
