On-floor Seminars

Logistics facilities have a need for more intelligent robotic systems, which are value-adding, production-ready, and reduce the cost of the overall material handling solution. The next generation of robots should be capable of perception, awareness, and autonomous decision-making, which will allow companies ...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has added further strain to already disrupted supply chains. Rising concerns over the availability of raw materials like neon gas used in semiconductors, and grains like wheat, barley, and corn are furthering market tensions. This session will explore what the conflict in ...

Session will provide information on that state of the 3PL industry, how to select an appropriate 3PL partner; as well as how to convince prospects you would be an appropriate 3PL partner.

Consumer demand is ever-changing, and the pace of retail continues to grow. Therefore, fulfilment operations must take steps to mitigate against the on-going challenges within e-commerce and retail channels. Your customers’ needs for next-day delivery, later cut-off times, and a wide variety of products ...

We are living through a critical decade for limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5°C. With increasing investor and government pressure on corporate transparency and disclosure on climate action, sustainable business practices are no longer a luxury, but a necessity. The call to action is clear: ...

E-commerce growth trends are radically changing the landscape of the packing and shipping areas of a Business to Consumer distribution center. It is important to focus on the entire process to fully understand how to meet the ultimate objective which is to satisfy customer expectations. The fundamental ...

In the face of an ongoing labor shortage, companies are turning to warehouse automation to combat supply chain disruption, keep their businesses running and stay ahead of the competition. Automated solutions, such as AS/RS, have been proven to reduce the impact of labor shortages, improve order fulfillment ...

How can automation can help e-commerce companies keep pace with new online shopping demands, high transportation costs, supply chain issues and product shortages? The massive uptake in e-commerce sales has put new pressure on warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) to fulfill orders, while dealing ...

Food and consumer goods supply chains have faced extensive challenges in recent times, adapting to changing consumer behavior, government policies, economic conditions and supply chain resource challenges. COVID-19, the trigger for many of these challenges, asked new questions of retail grocery supply ...

As the world begins to emerge from the pandemic and starts to return to a sense of normalcy, some learnings will continue. An example of that is employee’s desire to have an increased level of cleanliness in the workplace. Door handles, faucets, and other high-touch surfaces will continue to require ...

This seminar provides a real-life step-by-step analysis of the application of risk mitigation strategies to a palletizing cell. This scenario is applicable to many manufacturing and distribution scenarios where a palletizing or box packing robot needs to be safe. After defining the PLr, you will review ...

With the current labor shortages, companies are looking for ways to increase productivity, or just get back to pre-COVID levels and maintain them. The knee jerk reaction would be to introduce automation for certain areas, but that may not be the best solution, and often comes with a high price tag. Optimization ...

Transportation and Logistics have been hot boardroom topics, as manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs are looking to innovate and improve competitiveness. For example, the order volume surge due to e-commerce and customer-centricity are driving up complexities and costs throughout the distribution network. ...

What are the operational advantages of discrete order picking and batch order picking? When should you deploy one method over the other? This presentation will describe the specific applications where retailers, wholesalers and B2B fulfillment operations could utilize a discrete order picking method ...

The pandemic-induced e-commerce boom has accelerated the rate of change in buying behaviors, and that change has reverberated throughout the supply chain, placing a new series of demands on distribution operations. This session will address this period of flux by providing actionable takeaways that explore ...