roundtable Inside Transformation at D-Congress 2026 brought together decision-makers from Nordic retail (CEOs, VPs and Heads of brands such as H&M, Kappahl, Lindex, Gina Tricot, Lager 157, J.Lindeberg and Ellos Group) as well as technology experts from Centric Software, Impact.com, Nextail, Centra, Sjölin & Löfgren and e-SCM Solutions.
The event provided an opportunity to discuss the major challenges facing the sector: digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, and optimization of upstream flows. For Caroline Anziutti, our upstream flow expert, this roundtable was a chance to offer specific insights into the French market, where the level of digitalization remains different, and to share e-SCM Solutions' expertise in improving upstream flow performance.
Summary :
The roundtable provided an ideal forum for Nordic retail to exchange views on operational and strategic challenges. Discussions focused on:
Participants shared key challenges : the complexity of supplier networks, limited visibility into upstream flows, and the need to anticipate disruptions. Collaborative SaaS solutions emerged as a key tool for centralizing data and improving coordination.
Key takeaways from the event:
The upstream supply chain directly influences product availability, delivery times, costs, and traceability. Companies that can control their upstream flows can:
Challenges such as the complexity of supplier networks and limited visibility must be taken into account from the outset of strategy design. The upstream supply chain thus becomes a strategic lever, as illustrated during the Inside Transformation Roundtable at D-Congress 2026.
e-SCM Solutions offers a collaborative SaaS platform specializing in upstream supply chain management. It centralizes data, tracks production in real time, coordinates suppliers, and manages logistics and quality.
The benefits are tangible: improved visibility into upstream flows, anticipation of disruptions, and reduced delays and additional costs. Among its Nordic clients, Hummel, a Danish sports equipment manufacturer, uses e-SCM Solutions to optimize its upstream flows, plan its collections, and enhance its responsiveness, thus illustrating the platform's operational impact.
Konrad Olsson connects Nordic brands with experts and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Konrad allows us to combine his expertise in the Nordic market with our mastery of the digital supply chain to help brands transform operational complexity into a competitive advantage.
Companies that can collaborate with their suppliers, track their production in real time and anticipate disruptions will be better prepared for the Nordic retail of tomorrow.
The Nordic market stands out for its digital maturity, its sustainability requirements, and its openness to specialized SaaS solutions. Participating in the Transformation Roundtable strengthens e-SCM Solutions' and visibility among decision-makers.
The discussions confirmed that retail performance depends on mastering upstream supply chains. Companies capable of collaborating with their suppliers, monitoring their production in real time, and anticipating disruptions will be better prepared for the Nordic retail landscape of tomorrow.
