Kira Waite is the Senior Director of Operations & Customer Experience at Artifact Uprising, a leading print-on-demand eCommerce brand. She is passionate about people and collaboration, building trust-based partnerships that strengthen supply chains and drive performance across teams and vendors alike. With an MBA in Strategic Management, Kira pairs her relational approach with a sharp focus on KPIs and data-driven strategy to deliver operational excellence and seamless customer experiences. She thrives in high-growth environments, bringing process, insight, and clarity to help teams scale with confidence.
Tuesday, February 24
3:15 PM Track 6: Panel Discussion: Partnering for Success: How to Align Vendors with Your Business and Technology Goals
Given the staggering amount of solution providers in the eCommerce space, identifying and partnering with the right tech for your business can be a real challenge. Aligning vendors with your strategic priorities ensures seamless collaboration, innovation, and measurable impact across operations. During this panel discussion, retail leaders will share best practices and proven strategies for building strong vendor relationships that accelerate business success and deliver lasting value through:
- Aligning vendor selection with clear business goals and tech requirements
- Conducting thorough evaluations through market research, RFPs, and reference checks
- Prioritizing vendors with strong API integrations and cloud-native technologies
- Building transparent, collaborative relationships with vendors
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Kira.
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