On-floor Seminars

Movement of goods throughout an organization is a necessary but non-value-added task. Having multiple AGV or AMR types is also a challenge. The most efficient, flexible and transparent material transport within organizations is a critical. Mastering this task also represents a significant opportunity ...

Automation and robotics have never been more critical. But if you’re new to automation, how do you get started? Or if you’re already using automation, how do you take your strategy to the next level? How do you choose the right technologies and the right partners? How do you fine tune your strategies? ...

The safe use of a storage rack system is key to the productivity of a warehouse. We discuss the resources available from the Rack Manufacturers Institute that can be used to design and implement a safe rack system. We discuss the inspections necessary in maintaining a safe rack system. We discuss how ...

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 ...

Learn how to automatically inspect inside sealed boxes and totes moving on conveyors to automate your quality control and improve operational efficiencies, using human-safe 3D mmWave imaging.

Today’s businesses are facing a long and constantly-changing list of challenges within their supply chain operations including, labor shortages and demands for faster shipping. The need for companies to implement high performing, flexible and reliable supply chain solutions is now more important than ...

According to new research, labor makes up 60–65% of the total cost of warehouse fulfillment, not including shipping. Driven by the boom in ecommerce, industry headcount has increased by 14% over the past year, but productivity levels have not kept the same pace. Now let’s add the cost of human error ...

If you’re baling cardboard, you’re probably losing money. We know this goes against conventional wisdom. Most fulfillment and distribution centers believe their task is to identify which horizontal auto-tie baler will be the most efficient at producing high-density bales. What if a technology existed ...

When customer complaints, sluggish labor and high operating costs become too problematic to ignore, the status quo isn’t just not working – it’s holding you back from optimal performance. But is it possible to solve a combination of issues with just a new piece of technology? Join this session to hear ...

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 ...

When it comes to designing a facility or system upgrade, order picking takes center stage. The technology and solutions are usually designed around picking operations. While there is no doubt that picking is key - due to the labor involved and direct impact over order efficiency - a common mistake is ...

The burden of liability and ever-increasing operating expenses encourage warehouse owners to seek trusted strategies to help them improve safety while reducing maintenance costs. Rack safety expert Marc Rousseau will show you a strategic framework based on best practices. You will leave the session ...

How much will a pallet rack system really cost? If you only look at the purchase price, you’re not factoring in the total cost of ownership. Looking at purchase price only could lead to much higher ongoing maintenance and loss-of-use costs over the life of your system. In this session, learn the questions ...

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 ...