On-floor Seminars

Traditional Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are efficient – but are they “smart?” We have entered a new era in WMS, in which a combination of technologies – including Warehouse Execution Systems, sensors, mobile robots, AI, and machine learning – are delivering a step-change in warehouse system ...

Agility within the Supply Chain Industry is a hot topic right now. The desire to be able to quickly respond to market changes, supply chain constraints and increased customer expectations are putting pressures on Distribution Networks across the globe. Although the details can become complex, the ability ...

Rapid growth led MJ Holding, the largest North American distributor of trading cards, to determine it was time to combine multiple inventory locations into a new warehouse that could accommodate all on-hand inventory. The company originally planned to copy their current facility layout and picking processes ...

The modern supply chain is no longer a linear process, but a dynamic one. Meeting the complex needs of a demanding market requires a dynamic approach that solves operations and labor challenges while delivering insights on safety, providence, and location of goods. This new, node-to-node approach leverages ...

This seminar defines the “digital twin” and “digital thread,” detailing how through advances in networking and automation, they significantly and measurably improve process efficiencies, quality, agility, and throughput. Industry 4.0 is based on the following core principles: • Pervasive networking ...

The seminar will provide an overview of the inbound and outbound process streamlining, advanced work optimization and automation required to efficiently run high volume/velocity e-commerce fulfillment operations.

Today, order fulfillment success requires precise orchestration of each and every order. You need powerful tools to define and execute business and fulfillment rules, both at the network-level and at each fulfillment node. The result: an enhanced customer experience, lower fulfillment costs, increased ...

Although most distribution and fulfillment (D&F) operations would like to automate more, many hold back because of the complexities involved. A key concern is how to integrate robotic material handling equipment (MHE) and automated storage solutions. The good news is that autonomous controls systems ...

MHI's newest Industry Group is called SLAM (Scan, Label, Apply, Manifest). Often the last steps in the fulfillment process can make or break your operations. Members of SLAM will present lessons learned and best practices when implementing the technologies and solutions that take your orders from the ...

E-commerce is the new normal, and consumers are demanding a better delivery experience. The customer experience has officially extended well beyond the stores and into peoples’ homes. And, consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about their carbon footprint in relation to their online shopping ...

From manufacturing through fulfillment, today’s supply chain requires increased visibility to ensure accuracy and quality. ThruWave has now expanded that visibility to see and inspect inside of sealed containers, cartons, and totes when moving on high-speed conveyors, up to 600 ft/min, to analyze and ...

It is no secret that tech startups have thrived during the pandemic-induced supply chain crisis. We’ve seen unprecedented growth, in both funding and acquisitions, over the last few years as investors and supply chain companies turn to technology to help solve the crisis. Join us for a discussion about ...