On-floor Seminars

Tompkins Robotics is focused on the robotic automation of distribution operations. Our primary system t-Sort consists of autonomous mobile robots. t-Sort is a unique modular, scalable, configurable and portable, automated material handling sortation system that is creating a huge paradigm shift in the ...

The use of the word robot has become almost ubiquitous, as vendors and analysts call virtually any mechanization a “robot” and practitioners struggle with an almost dizzying array of options and alternatives from the latest vendors and their VC partners. In this session we will guide attendees with a ...

The MHI annual industry report expects adoption of robotics and automation to reach 79% in the next five years. With warehouse turnover consistently high, robots are becoming an increasingly appealing option to relieve dependence on a transient labor pool. But do you really know what tasks can be ...

With a minimum order quantity of one and a goal to create and ship product within 24 hours, discover how BMC, an on-demand manufacturer of clothing and home goods opted for autonomous mobile robots to move materials among its 120 sewing stations rather than inflexible roller conveyors. Join us for a ...

Autonomous forklifts transport large materials in the enterprise, but working flexibly in complex environments is still a challenge. On one hand, as logistics robots massively enter logistics and production, the complexity of business processes begins to emerge and the limitations of autonomous forklifts' ...

Companies across the industry cannot meet modern fulfillment demands with technology built for a previous era. Join this session to learn how AI-driven cloud software and smart robotic automation can help overcome inadequacies in existing warehouse technology and capitalize on modern market developments. ...

In today’s marketplace, people want their products without delay, and since the COVID lockdowns, they’ve become accustomed to fast & free delivery. Consumers' expectations for access to products and speed of delivery have rapidly risen, and it’s driving changes throughout industrial machinery, manufacturing, ...

As environmentally-minded consumers push for more eco-consciousness in their ecommerce providers, distributors have responded with increased SIOC (Ship In Original Containers) to both reduce waste and lower costs. SIOC, improved custom package creation, tighter advertising connections, and faster cycles ...

Nobody could have predicted the chaotic state of supply chain logistics during and after the pandemic. However, one thing is certain: the industry will never be the same. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, increasing cost pressures – the list of challenges warehouses are facing is long and ever-changing. ...

The digital revolution ushered in the launch of new automation technologies and operational processes to go along with them. But even today’s automation opportunities are still bogged down with outdated implementation practices. The answer to those challenges can be found in micro deployments. This ...

Learn how consumer behavior and labor markets are spurring today’s reality and how companies leverage automation as a solution. Consumers are changing shopping behaviors, and retailers need to accommodate to compete. E-commerce is fueling the increase in consumer demand even as labor shortages are the ...

Automation is critical to tackle labor challenges and increase throughput to improve speed to market. In this session, learn how organizations are leveraging automated solutions including goods to person systems, autonomous mobile robotics and other automation solutions to improve fulfillment efficiencies ...

In this session we'll hear from ShipHero how they upgraded their operations with intelligent technologies – specifically digitization and automation – using existing facilities and operations. They were able to eliminate inefficiencies and better utilize their resources to increase productivity, without ...

Warehousing and distribution thought leaders will discuss what's new and what is needed to tap into the immense value that both people and technology bring to their supply chain performance, how robots (working in harmony with the human factor) can deliver labor savings and what innovative automation ...

As businesses continue to seek insight on prioritization of their limited investment dollars, how will you generate the business case for your project? This moderated panel session will share insight, learnings and mistakes on projects focused on ROI outcomes. In addition, how that differs from the business ...