Retailers are taking their “vendor partnerships” to the next level. They are seeking collaborators who are consultative by nature, have the client's long-term interest at heart, and bring proactive insights, clean data and implement innovation to all projects.

This session explores what retailers expect from service partnerships and how technology innovations like AI and automation are primed to change project workflow and the future of the retailer-vendor relationship. The discussion will also explore the importance of sourcing companies that manage operations, including predictive maintenance, cleaning of HVAC coils/units, maintaining water heaters, plumbing, and more.