Supply Chain Disruption- Impact on Retail Industry

SPEAKERS

Sayed Habib DGM - Business Development, Danube Home

ABOUT THE SESSION

Sayed Habib, the Deputy General Manager – Business Development at Danube Home, is a visionary leader known for driving strategic growth and innovation in the home improvement retail sector. With a proven track record, he has led Danube Home's expansion across 14 countries in the Middle East and Africa, shaping its presence both offline and online. Under his leadership, the brand saw a 45% increase in revenue and 15% growth in market share, fueled by a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and customer-centric strategies. Sayed pioneered the company’s e-commerce ecosystem and established its Franchisee Division, extending global reach. He has been instrumental in introducing new product lines and building brand equity from the ground up. His leadership fosters innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Sayed's efforts have helped Danube Home earn accolades like the Dubai Quality Award and Great Place to Work recognition. He is now set to share his insights on how supply chain disruptions have impacted the retail industry and what resilient strategies can ensure long-term growth.

He will share his views on the critical role China has played in the ongoing supply chain crisis, emphasizing how global dependency on Chinese manufacturing and logistics has magnified disruption across retail sectors. He will explore proactive strategies retailers can adopt to minimize such impacts, including identifying alternative suppliers before disruptions occur and regularly testing the resilience and availability of supply networks. He’ll also address demand-side strategies like using auction models, offering product substitutions, and demand shaping to manage customer expectations. Additionally, he’ll highlight the importance of encouraging early purchasing behaviors—such as launching seasonal campaigns ahead of time—to reduce pressure during peak disruption periods.

Key Topics-
 

1. Role of China in Supply Chain Crisis
 

2. What can retailers do to reduce the disruption caused by the Supply Chain crisis?
 

3. Identify alternate suppliers before they are actually needed
 

4. Test the availability of the supply chain
 

5. Managing customer demands through techniques like auction, substitution or demand shaping
 

6. Push the customers to buy the essentials before they are out of stock- Many international retail chains have started pushing Christmas Ads earlier this year!

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