NRF 99th Annual Convention & Expo
 
 
 



Sowing the Seeds of Change - The Future of Retail Business Analytics
Sunday, 01/10/2010 10:15AM -11:45AM , Room Hall E, 1E 14/15/16
Description:

Learn how to strengthen your organization for the long term through better decision making. This session brings together today’s most knowledgeable thought leaders Thomas H. Davenport and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM President Chris McCann to discuss how and why business analytics most effectively support meeting the challenges of a volatile economy, regulations, talent shortages and increased competition. This expert panel will share practical advice, lessons learned and the latest research on:

  • What the future of business analytics really looks like
  • Details of how organizations have developed their analytical capabilities
  •  Lessons from analytic heroes
  • Stories from some of the smartest practitioners in the world
  • How your organization can begin to systematically assess and improve decisions in the future
Moderator(s): Lori Schafer (SAS Institute),
Speaker(s): Chris McCann (1-800-FLOWERS.COM), Thomas Davenport (Babson College)
Track(s): Information Technology, Merchandising, Online Retailing, Research & Benchmarking, Translated Session
Session Type: Breakout Session
Sponsor(s): SAS
Duration:  90 min
Format:  Lecture
 
 
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