On-floor Seminars

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' ...

As labor and inflation challenges continue to challenge retailers in keeping up with customer demand, you need technologies that will help transform your distribution operations to continue acquiring and retaining customers. This means turning to robotic solutions to help offset labor shortages for store-ready ...

Cart Delivery continues to trend in the material handling industry. Cart Delivery serves as a safe, more productive alternative to a fork truck saturated material flow. In this seminar, participants will be given a highlighted look into the added benefits that are possible when implementing cart delivery ...

Just imagine, it’s 2024… and your material handling processes are more efficient than ever. Staffing isn’t an issue. Operator turnover is a thing of the past. Whether it’s manufacturing or distribution, your throughput numbers are consistent and primed for maximum output. This is a future you can ...

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 ...

Let the Battle Bots begin! So many AMR manufacturers, models and applications today are vying to provide your warehouse or distribution center with solutions. Though AMRs provide high: performance, flexibility, and cost justification, not every use case can/should use the same solution. Different applications, ...

Resiliency is key for successful warehouses and distribution centers due to today’s evolving supply chain. Automation now plays a critical role in managing efficient operations while remaining capable of recovering from and adapting to supply chain challenges. Future success relies on automation for ...

Innovation and safeguarding improvements are critical to protecting people and products in industrial and supply chain facilities. In 2020, the estimated total cost of workplace injuries was $163.9 billion, while improper Machine Guarding has ranked near the top of OSHA violations in each of the past ...

2023 is the year automation comes into its own. Warehouses are ready, the technology is falling into place, and all that’s left is for you to jump in and start reaping the benefits. But, before making any investment, it’s good to know where we are at today—and what’s coming around the corner.

Many distribution centers often go into the design phase of an automated system with little thought to what type of tote is needed to handle the process. Determining this information first saves valuable time and your bottom line. In addition, it helps avoid pitfalls that one may have when specifying ...

Real-time positioning information for material handling fleets is all the buzz these days. Everywhere you turn someone is offering up their solution. But what does that really mean? What options are out there, what are the capabilities and limitations, and how can you best use the available technologies ...

Vertical lift modules (VLMs) are one of the most popular forms of automated storage. There are a variety of types available today. There are many VLM implementation configurations that optimize and enhance warehouse operations. With the increased popularity in North America, many types of vertical ...

Robotics and automation are critical to the future of logistics and increasing human productivity in general. The first wave of this robotics revolution was fixed, single-purpose robot arms and other forms of mechanical automation. It’s still a growing industry but has reached maturity. The second wave, ...

Integrating workflows in your operations is a critical task – and can make or break your facility. But have you considered all the aspects that impact your operations at an enterprise level? On this panel we will discuss integrating robotics with humans and other standard automation including utilizing ...

Economic anxiety, shifting consumer demand, labor shortages, and supply chain issues are creating conditions for a perfect storm of uncertainty. While volatility challenges internal operations to adapt, opportunity recognition and flexibility are critical. The goal is to help you understand these factors, ...