On-floor Seminars

Everyone wants automation, but what is the necessary infrastructure needed to make it happen? Too often, infrastructure and small details get overlooked or neglected, as there is too much attention given to the “shiny new objects” rather than consideration for all that is needed to make a system successful. AGVs ...

Your inbox is full of noise. As you walk the tradeshow floor – noise. The supply chain industry is rapidly growing and evolving. In no other time have we seen so many technologies enter the marketplace, and they are all vying for your attention, adding to the noise. Along with that, the fierce competition ...

Ecentria, the Destination for All Things Gear: thousands of brands, millions of products, countless how-to guides and reviews. All powered by their proprietary eBusiness Platform and driven by their unrivaled expertise. Experiencing rapid growth, come hear how Ecentria is evaluating and automating their ...

Workplace safety almost always includes a healthy dose of ergonomics, particularly when it involves manual material handling. This unique interactive panel hosted by the EASE (Ergonomics Assist Systems & Equipment) Council will be a focused Q&A with ergonomic experts that will cover ergonomic best practices ...

With an increased industry focus on ecommerce, microfulfilment and last-mile delivery, shelving and work platforms have become a crucial part of efficient facility operations. The new SMA standards highlight best practices, are a key component to ensuring safety, and will help you prepare your facility ...

This education seminar will discuss use cases for different automated compact storage concepts, as Automated Very Narrow Aisle turret truck (AutoVNA), Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), and 3D Shuttle systems. More and more US metro areas see steadily increasing real estate prices. Combined ...

Goal of the panel is to discuss, identify, and explore plans for mitigating risks when deploying automation. • What automation risks should companies be aware of? o Hardware o IT • How do you develop a risk mitigation strategy for automation? o What to do? o What not to ...

Today’s warehouses are changing to become more agile, more scalable and more adaptable to the shifting trends of consumer demand. This impacts the conveyor and sortation systems in many ways but one consistent theme is the addition of automation and information solutions that enable these outcomes. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As ecommerce becomes the norm in warehousing and distribution, the need to adapt storage and retrieval systems is imminent. RMI industry experts will share how rack system designs are changing to meet the requirements in the ecommerce world.

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 ...

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 ...

Evolving technology, the Internet of Things, and continuous innovation make for some pretty impressive developments in the industrial automation space. It also makes for an impressively swirly rumor mill. What's actually possible, or just downright sensationalized? On the other hand, what components ...