http://www.promatshow.com/attendees/sessions.aspx http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=269 For years, the automotive industry has been buzzing about hydrogen fuel cell technology as an alternative to gasoline. However, automobile manufacturers have yet to make it a reality for consumers. The material handling industry, on the other hand, is leading the way to successfully implementing hydrogen fuel cell technology in electric lift trucks. This new technology is quickly becoming a viable alternative to lead acid batteries. <p>New research is helping to evaluate the benefits and challenges of replacing batteries with hydrogen fuel cell technology in lift trucks. As new research results become available, the material handling industry will be able to refine its understanding of this technology's potential. In the meantime, warehouse and distribution center managers who want a competitive edge should start learning about hydrogen fuel cells now to evaluate the potential benefits for their operations.</p> The Raymond Corporation 269 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=270 This session will focus on the industrial perspective of design and the key components to daily operation of a leading edge distribution or fulfillment center operation. The presenter will explain how to utilize current and future operational technologies in order to effectively improve your daily operation. Intelligrated Inc. 270 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=271 This session will discuss the real opportunities to “LEAN” out the inefficiencies in a day-to-day operation by improving and creating processes when cost effective automation has been implemented. LEANing of processes through optimized material storage and flow will allow companies to reduce labor costs through increased efficiencies, decrease errors in the supply chain, reduce injuries, have a tighter inventory control and yes, still save space. In today’s global competition, can you really afford not to take advantage of something so simple? FastPic Systems 271 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=272 Developing and maintaining a slotting strategy for your order fulfillment operation does not have to be an overwhelming task anymore. If you have the right software tools and/or service then re-slotting products can be as easy as you want to make it. Developing an effective slotting strategy requires understanding picking technologies, product restrictions, operational and logical rules and defining picking cost metrics. Don’t let the inertia of not wanting to move products within your facility keep you from maintaining an efficient picking operation. SI Systems 272 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=329 This seminar will explain the strategy behind designing and optimizing your supply chain by examples, what to avoid and tips for success. Through a detailed explanation and real working examples, you will learn the importance of assessing, designing and optimizing your supply chain network. This session will cover the difference and importance of strategic vs. tactical synchronization in network design, impediments to success, how to improve profitability and competitiveness with logistic network analysis. The importance of inventory positioning will also be discussed. A brief case study will be used to illustrate points, concluding with several quick supply chain design tips. enVista 329 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=330 Is an overhead hoist, crane or monorail system right for your lifting needs? New technology has made hoists and cranes easier and more enjoyable to use. In addition, advancements have provided enhanced precision controls and longer lasting equipment. This seminar will demonstrate how overhead lifting can improve efficiency, productivity and safety as well as reduce environmental impact. You’ll see how organizations using overhead lifting benefit from less product damage, better workflow and lower costs. Overhead lifting reduces accidents thereby improving workplace health and safety, too. Environmentally, the footprint is reduced through recyclable equipment and minimized land consumption. Come discover the potential lean, green benefits of overhead lifting and what positive impact it can have on your operation and your bottom line. Overhead Alliance 330 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=331 How does a material handling system simultaneously increase productivity, accuracy and flexibility? In this session, you’ll learn how through the use of mobile robotics drive units, which move inventory and orders effortlessly around the distribution center. These revolutionary fulfillment systems enable operators to triple worker output per hour in both split-case and full-case operations at the same time they reduce order cycle time. And, because the approach is completely modular and mobile, these systems can be modified, expanded or moved at any time! Kiva Systems 331 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=332 Cutting edge real-time prioritization techniques to identify which orders should be accomplished next will be discussed in this seminar. Picking is maximized by virtual elimination of waves thereby increasing efficiency and throughput. Learn how software based solutions can manage and remove all the recurring bottlenecks of your distribution center. VARGO Companies 332 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=273 Burris Logistics is one of the nation’s largest temperature-controlled logistics companies, with 17 eastern US distribution centers. Headquartered in Milford, Delaware, the company uses voice to drive its order selection operations and has netted considerable bottom-line results. This presentation will examine how voice achieved easy and rapid efficiencies across Burris’ dynamic third-party logistics DC operations, and how voice is being used successfully throughout the global supply chain to improve productivity, accuracy, safety, and job satisfaction. Vocollect 273 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=274 How do you know you’re running the right trucks in your warehouse? Do you know that the trucks you select can not only affect your outright purchase price (have you purchased too many? Are they the correct type/specification?) but will also affect your productivity, downtime and overall running costs. There is a lot of talk of the new technology available (AC, RFID) that can increase productivity, but do you know which trucks incorporate this technology? This seminar seeks to address these points, and provide an overview of the different types of trucks available, what their strengths and limitations are, what technology they use, and overall, how to best improve the productivity in your specific warehouse. Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation 274 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=275 Given the challenging economic environment, there is a greater emphasis on managing costs within the supply chain of a business and specifically within distribution centers. Recent innovations in bar code scanners and imagers are enabling companies to improve their bottom line while simultaneously increasing the effectiveness of their distribution centers. In this seminar, you will learn about maximizing throughput, as well as advanced features like remote diagnostics and maintenance. Accu-Sort Systems 275 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=276 Congratulations! You got your business case approved and now you are turning your eye towards the actual implementation of a WMS. While you probably encountered challenges in getting to this point, the next steps will be even more difficult if you are not adequately prepared. This presentation will offer tips which can help ensure your WMS implementation moves along at a rapid pace toward successful "go-live" including staffing the right team, training, considerations, issue resolution processes and best practices for change control. HighJump Software 276 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=333 Certification, codes and standards in the racking industry are the subject of this session with the main focus being the principles behind and operating characteristics of the R-Mark...what it says about the product and the company applying the mark, the confidence and safety concensus implicit in its use. Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) 333 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=334 Methods of measuring DC performance vary from operation to operation. This seminar will provide attendees with the best metrics for monitoring a distribution facility and how historical and dashboarding tools can aid in achieving performance improvements. FKI Logistex 334 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=335 <p>Green supply chain analysis provides an opportunity to review processes, materials and operational concepts. As with continuous improvement programs, green supply chain analysis targets wasted material and under-utilized resources. A unique opportunity for retailers is to use the supply chain to reduce paper consumption and transportation costs. Paper manufacturing is the third largest consumer of fossil fuels worldwide and is also by far the largest component of landfill waste. Retailers are significant consumers of paper, primarily in the cardboard used to ship orders.</p><p>Supply chain algortithms by such as package cubing can result in significant reductions in cardboard consumption by packing orders more efficiently. Optimizing inventory and distribution among multiple distribution centers also creates significant reductions in transportation emissions. Customer orders can be matched to closest fulfillment location through the use of smart routing, reducing greenhouse gases from highway and air freight.</p> Manhattan Associates 335 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=336 Typically, transportation is one of the largest expenses. Because it is so directly driven by dynamically changing customer requirements, this area can have a significant financial impact very quickly. To ensure that the inbound and outbound systems are performing at their most efficient levels, continual review and redefinition is needed. This session will discuss strategies to be considered in developing a cost-effective and efficient transportation network. Optimization tools available and how best to use them. Improving the utilization of your organization's transportation assets - facilities, fleet equipment and drivers. Third party resources as an option to improve productivity. Managing and maintaining an optimal transportation network. You'll learn how to meet the new challenges and continue to improve service while reducing costs. Tom Zosel Associates, Ltd. 336 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=290 Every facility has a need to consolidate, but taking the next step in cost, floor space, labor and risk has many facilities hesitating. New techniques make this step easy to implement, with high return on (small) investment. Understanding your facility's requirements and options and building a cost justification model (Return on Investment/ Internal Rate of Return) helps assure an easy approval process. There will be a focus on real world examples, processes and procedures. Remstar International 290 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=292 A case study based learning approach to inventory management strategies and tactics will be presented in this session. Findings are derived from a scientific, tool based solutions approach to SKU level inventory optimization driven by service level requirements. Case studies will cover inventory management strategies involving changes in production/sourcing strategies (including international sourcing); up-stream / down-stream inventory deployment and buffering strategies; forecast horizon and accuracy. St. Onge Co. 292 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=337 <p>Ventura Foods recently consolidated three of its plants, moving operations to its new Ontario, California facility. In order to further reduce operating costs, streamline its processes and increase productivity, Ventura Foods reviewed several material handling automation technologies and decided that an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) system was the best solution for helping the company meets its goals. The system has been operational for nearly one year and includes five AGVs with dual-load roller beds and one fork-style AGV.</p><p>During this seminar, Ventura Food executives will discuss why they decided to select an AGV system over other more traditional methods. They will also share information on how AGVs are helping save time, money and valuable floor space in their plant and provide insight into the installation and maintenance of an AGV system. If you are looking to lower costs, increase efficiency or consolidate facilities, this is the seminar for you! Jervis B. Webb (a Daifuku Company) 337 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=338 The application of voice picking to the warehouse can bring immediate value and order to your operations DEMATIC 338 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=339 The real estate component of supply chain strategy is critical to deployed network costs and performance. As you assess your current network, how should you look at the brick and mortar options and factor them into network optimization analysis? Learn how in this seminar. TranSystems 339 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=340 Supply chain disruptions are a significant threat to an organization's stability and profitability. Port congestion, natural disasters, labor shortages...even changing government regulations can impact the flow goods from suppliers to the end customer. Transportation and logistics professionals must be prepared to respond to events far beyond their control. Unfortunately, few companies have plans for dealing with these threats effectively. This session will review the many risks facing logistics professionals and discuss specific steps organizations can improve risk management practices. Based on the results from a survey conducted by Logistics Management magazine, the session will highlight the current state of preparedness and identify what leading companies are doing to respond to the threat of major supply chain disruptions. RedPrairie 340 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=293 Adaptability is the capacity of a supply chain to handle gradually increasing or decreasing volumes, to be effective with surges in volume requirements, to be able to address disruptions in the supply chain and to handle changes in the economics of the supply chain. Supply chain systems, processes, people, facilities, equipment, networks and partners must all be adaptable if the supply chain is to be effective over time. The realities of today’s global supply chain are:<p> <ul> <li>Complex global operations with rapidly changing demand patterns</li> <li>Increasing need of visibility and synchronization between supply chain elements</li> <li>Rapid deployment of technology</li> <li>Organizational change and redefinement of traditional roles</li> <li>Growth of partnerships</li> <li>Outsourcing supply chain functions</li> <li>Increasing fuel and transportation costs</li> <li>Increasing need for contingency planning</li> <li>Enhanced sourcing decisions that drive changes in transportation routes</li> <p>The future success of most companies lies within their ability to create an adaptable supply chain that will allow them to leverage market changes and capture new business seamlessly and profitably. Tompkins Associates 293 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=295 A comprehensive reusable container and/or pallet program will drive efficiency and standardization in all parts of your supply chain. The developments and communcation of defined packaging guidelines can ensure that all supply chain partners are aligned with your packaging program. Learn how in this seminar! ORBIS 295 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=296 Fox Racing, a fast-growing marketer of motocross and "cool" performance apparel and footwear, will present their insights on ensuring a high performance systems implementation. Fox recently implemented a new WMS to better serve their retail, wholesale and direct to consumer channels. Learn how their upfront planning led to a smooth switchover from an outgrown system, delivered improved customer service, reduced labor costs and increased overall supply chain efficiency. Fortna, Inc. 296 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=341 Mobile computing and data-capture technologies have revolutionized materials handling processes in the supply chain. Bar codes, RFID and wireless communications have brought accuracy and velocity to a whole host of logistics processes. Leading companies are extracting even higher payback from these technologies by using equipment in more efficient ways. "Hands-free" is proving to be the way to go. Operators need both hands constantly available to handle materials: the work they are being paid to do. Hands-free technologies eliminate the need to hold - and drop or misplace - wireless data collection devices. Technologies currently in use include wearable computers, wearable scanners and speech recognition. LXE Inc. 341 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=342 The retail marketplace is undergoing significant and fundamental change. Sales channels are becoming more complex as internet sales increase. Customer demand for choice and service continue to grow. Globalization in both supply chain management and competition creates new pressures to improve competitiveness. While these trends impact every facet of a retail distribution operation, it is not an overstatement to suggest that the most significantly impacted area in a distribution center is in the order fulfillment process. Studies show that over 60% of the labor in a DC is involved in the order picking process, and over 75% is involved in the pick/pack/ship process. This is where productivity gains must be achieved. So if you are faced with these challenges, shouldn’t you investigate the options available to you? This presentation will present technology and strategy options that address your challenges to improve order fulfillment productivity and accuracy. We will cover established and emerging technologies to automate order picking, improve order consolidation operations, and streamline value added service operations. We will also demonstrate how these technologies have been deployed successfully by a number of America’s leading retail distribution operations. And finally, we will answer the question, “What If?” Diamond Phoenix Corp. 342 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=343 This session defines distribution network modeling and the reason companies undertake network design initiatives. The presentation will explore the cost factors to consider, the types of data necesssary as well as the approach, timing, and benefits of network modeling. Peach State Integrated Technologies Inc. 343 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=344 If increasing productivity, reducing recurring costs and improving safety are on your to do list, this seminar will help pinpoint proven ways to reach your goals. Industry experts as well as fleet and operations managers will share how they uncovered new ways to be profitable simply by changing their method of charging electric lift truck batteries. With the advent of new technologies such as opportunity charges, high frequency chargers and fast charges, it can be a daunting task to decide what is right for your organization. Come learn the differences and benefits of each and what it takes to successfully implement a charging solution that will improve your bottom line. EnerSys 344 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=297 Plastic reusable pallets move product faster, safer and more cost effectively in your DC and beyond. Choosing the right pallet footprint, style, load capacity rating, etc. is critical to your material handling success resulting in less product damage, reduced waste, and more. Once a pallet is selected, user training will ensure success and a rapid return on your investment (ROI). ORBIS 297 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=298 A well conducted simulation analysis helps validate key design and operating assumptions while there is still opportunity to make meaningful changes. This session will walk you through deployment of a facility addition including new operational processes and storage layout design utilizing material handling simulation. TranSystems 298 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=299 <p>In the next seven years, the percentage of individuals over age 62 will rise from 19% of the workforce to more than 22% as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age. Nationwide, the percentage of men and women actively working drops sharply after age 62, leveling off to 15% of men and 10% of woment by age 65. This means a sizeable percentage of today's workforce will be aging out of the labor market. For warehouse and transportation companies, this graying of the workforce is particularly troubling. Distribution employees already rank among the oldest workers in the U.S., with 26.4% of the distribution workforce estimated to be between 45 and 55 years old.</p><p>With a shrinking and more diverse workforce, employers need more sophisticated tools and a variety of approaches to manage their labor needs. Programs that make managing these variables easier have moved into the mainstream of the distribution industry because they enable companies to do more work with fewer people. According to AMR Research, labor management systems (LMS) typically raise productivity 20% or more for warehouse operations. An aging-and shrinking-workforce increases the need for such programs as companies struggle to maintain or improve their productivity despite fewer workers.</p> Manhattan Associates 299 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=300 This seminar will focus on innovative approaches aimed at driving overall throughput and improving efficiencies in order preparation. New technologies offer new possibilities in terms of picking methodologies. After many years of incremental progress, order picking technology has recently evolved to a new level. Hybrid picking using voice and scanning, wearable scanners, embedded carousel, RFID based picking are examples of an advanced order picking system. Sologlobe 300 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=346 This presentation will discuss how to deploy a successful labor management implementation by using best practices through operations improvements, productivity tracking, engineered labor standards, and payroll incentives. Tips on reducing labor costs and increasing productivity by addressing the challenges of inefficient operations, high payroll and employee turnover will be discussed. enVista 346 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=347 In this seminar, you'll hear common steps and suggestions in detail on increasing your throughput in specific areas that always prove to have hidden productivity enhancements. We will look at key functions, characteristics, and aspects of systems, technology, material handling equipment and operational enhancers (the people side of the business.) Intelligrated Inc. 347 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=348 Is an inflexible or legacy warehouse management system (WMS) putting your business at risk? You rely on a WMS to maintain ongoing operations, support changing customer requirements, keep up with new industry regulations, and get product out the door. In this presentation you will learn the nine telltale signs you should replace your WMS. HighJump Software 348 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=301 Winzer provides fasteners and Maintenance-Repair-Overhaul (MRO) supplies nationwide. Their business model is sales through a franchise. In a mature business, they experienced consistent double digit growth. The single Dallas distribution center with conventional shelving became a constraint on growth. After study of the alternatives, Winzer modified the material handling systems, replacing conventional shelving with scalable AS/RS, Pick to Lights and RF picking with a Put-to-Light order consolidation system. They further shortened the order fulfillment cycle by their franchisee’s using sophisticated pen-pads to take orders and manage accounts.</p><p>The results over five years include next day delivery to a growing national franchise network at 99% fill rate, from an inventory of 57,000 SKUs. Operators pick more per unit of time with paperless, priority-based picking solutions. In the past few years, Winzer also added Eastern and Western DC’s.</p> Daifuku America Corporation 301 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=302 This session will address features, details and benefits of various styles of pallet racking, decking and related accessories. Special emphasis will be given to flexibility, maintainability and safety. Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) 302 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=303 You don't have to be an environmentalist to benefit from caring about the environment. Energy efficiency has a wider impact on business than simply good PR. Logistic centers are experiencing enormous financial benefits by reducing energy consumption, improving equipment utilization and leveraging green initiatives. Schneider Electric 303 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=304 This session will examine types and applications of product processing buffers in high throughput distribution. Everything from order consolidation, to order sequencing to shipping throughput augmentation without investment in additional sortation or shipping equipment will be discussed. St. Onge Co. 304 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=349 This session will take a closer look at how slotting products properly directly effects how quickly and accurately the product gets out the door and to the customer. General rules of thumb on slotting such as categorizing your product into fast, medium and slow movers, storing each type of mover in the most efficient storage medium and making product flow decisions at the dock when product is received will be discussed. Understanding slotting and reviewing your current product locations will improve product flow. FastPic Systems 349 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=350 The ability to automatically locate and track driven material handling vehicles with inch-accuracy inside industrial buildings has ushered in a new era for material handling automation. New vehicle location technologies allow facilities to exceed operational objectives and address the new challenges present in today’s materials handling environment including furthering automation within operations. Vehicle location technology used for driven vehicles can also be applied to guided vehicles; presenting a vision of combined driven and guided vehicles working together within a single materials handling operation. Discover the possibilities of Centrally Controlled Vehicle (CCV) systems as we explore the vision of applying new technologies to guided vehicles, the implementation plan of how to merge the driven and unmanned vehicle work space and the benefits of combining driven and unmanned vehicle fleets. Learn how this new combination of driven and guided vehicle fleets can improve operational performance, efficiency, increase safety through collision avoidance, track and direct all resources within the entire fleet of vehicles for optimized operation, and provide near real-time job routing throughout the entire fleet. Sky-Trax, Inc. 350 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=351 RFID-based resource management that focuses on the industrial vehicles and operators who handle material inside manufacturing plants and distribution centers is an emerging best practice. Find out what types of enterprises are achieving a significant return on investment from this type of wireless resource management technology in this seminar. Learn how those metrics challenged conventional thinking about productivity benchmarking and how the technology provides concrete solutions to capitalize on untapped opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs I.D. Systems, Inc. 351 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=305 In this seminar, attendees will learn how automation can increase productivity by 60%. By eliminating costly manual systems and increasing accuracy, this process enables another efficiency building-cross docking. As integration with many warehouse management systems becomes easier and print-and-apply technologies become more advanced, achieving ROI through automated receiving is now a viable option at your distribution center. Accu-Sort Systems 305 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=307 How do you get from data to a system design? This seminar will give you the practical steps from data collection and analysis through solution development. Come and learn the methods that will work across many products and technologies. There are methods and techniques to concept development. This updated presentation will provide attendees with the basic principles to apply in any systems design process. These will help you arrive at the best solutions quickly and clearly. Diamond Phoenix Corp. 307 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=308 Innovations and improvements in technology continue to arrive at our doorsteps faster than we can understand them. Combine those changes with the on-going to control costs, maintain or improve competitive advantages and invest the organization's captial wisely and you have the makings of a first class headache. This session offers a number of recommendations and strategies for mapping the best course through the maze. You'll learn how to evaluate your current situation, establish clear goals for future requirements, estimate the time and dollars needed to reach the goals. You also learn how to compare the internal and external options for accomplishing what is required and identifying what is most beneficial. Whether your best option is to build, buy or combine the two, you'll leave with tools to help you get it done while continuing to run your business. Tom Zosel Associates, Ltd. 308 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=353 The cost of automating your facility with conveying/sorting, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and even voice has become more attractive. More importantly, they are easier to justify than ever before. Learn the secrets to cost justifying an automation solution for your facility and the return on investment it can bring. DEMATIC 353 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=354 Companies that carefully consider their human resource issues achieve maximum results on their voice deployments. This session examines 11 important tips for helping your organization realize the promise and potential of voice. Vocollect 354 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=355 The science of successful DC design is a methodology that involves problem formulation, data collection and analysis, requirements definition, alternate evaluation and solution generation. Particular attention should be given to a comprehensive economic evaluation of the solution alternatives and the incremental costs associated with equipment, space, systems and people. When this process is rigorously followed, the identified solution will yield significant benefits to your DC operation. Peach State Integrated Technologies Inc. 355 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=356 This session will address three major historical reasons for choosing internal combustion engine forklift vehicles over electric and how that decision making process is evolving due to both petroleum and advances in electric technologies. A review of national ITA percentages, fuel charts, graphs, domestic and international growth will be presented. Also discussed will be a review of the soft metrics of converting to electric trucks, how to quantify those metrics and the resulting employee benefits of converting. EnerSys 356 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=309 Why didn't I think of that? That's what executive-level participants will say when they attend this presentation. They will learn details about actionable items easily applied to their operations and about other companies who have paved the way. In a short time after returning to work, executives can dramatically improve their company's distribution while drawing attention to their own awe-inspiring change management skills. Sedlak 309 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=310 Since the mid 1900's, automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) have played a major role in the global manufacturing and warehousing theater. Technology improvements have made automatic guided vehicle systems (AGVS) a "must have" for the world's most progressive companies. AGVs work for today's operations, but what about the future? The long range outlook for AGV usage is an exciting one. Loading and unloading of trailers is still in its infancy and integrated software solutions tying AGVs to ERP systems is on the rise. This seminar will show how the next generation of AGVs is set to reinvent the way business is conducted. Egemin Automation Inc. 310 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=311 Asset Tracking helps your assets move efficiently and safely through the supply chain to its ultimate destination. This technology lets you track your assets from one location to another in real time from anywhere at anytime. Since packaging represents a multi-million dollar investment that when lost or stolen and can greatly influence your bottom line. Learn how the combination of RFID and Asset Tracking Software technology can achieve total system efficiency. The Kennedy Group 311 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=312 No symphony orchestra can create beautiful music without a conductor to seamlessly meld the many instruments and sounds into one syncopated melody. The many instruments and players in your supply network need the same kind of orchestration to consistently deliver the perfect order to customers on a timely and profitable basis. In fact, AMR Research says orchestration is the ultimate realization of supply chain maturity. This workshop will show how new Business Process Orchestration (BPO) platforms and processes orchestrate workflows, communications and visibility across extended supply networks to enable you to deliver beautiful music to customers and your bottom line. Learn how ATC, a logistics supplier for AT&T, leverages this advanced technology to create exceptional customer service and bottom line improvements in this real world example. RedPrairie 312 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=357 Today's supply chains has and will continue to move through a powerful period of change. Globalization, geopolitics, sustainability and energy are just a few of the factors reshaping today's supply chains. This seminar will provide insight into some of these key issues and their impact on fulfillment solutions in this dynamic environment. FKI Logistex 357 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=358 Today, most industries are globally competitive. Increasingly, performance in material handling and warehousing is becoming integral to overall company performance. As a result, lift truck fleet management and real-time lift truck data collection have become more important to facility managers to manage critical functions, measure productivity and continuously improve.<p> New technology enables real-time lift truck data collection of critical parameters, such as mechanical condition, hours of service, maintenance status and modes of operation. This information can be gathered to generate reports that lead to actionable items to help warehouse owners:</p> <ul> <li>Get more productivity from lift truck operators and service technicians</li> <li>Diagnose potential lift truck issues remotely, preventing costly downtime</li> <li>Reduce the risk of impacts</li> <li>Benchmark and compare multiple sites’ performance and develop best practices</li> <li>Optimize lift truck capital and reduce maintenance costs</li> </ul> The Raymond Corporation 358 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=359 This seminar will show how a facility and organization can implement today 10 basic sustainability steps to reduce their carbon footprint, positively effect their bottom line and help the global environment. By focusing on the basics, any organization can jump start their Green & Sustainability efforts and get a good understanding of how to provide the greatest value to their organization. Remstar International 359 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=313 Going green makes dollars and sense! By analyzing the LEED "triple bottom line initiative" we will discuss some of the basic principles which can be implemented quickly to turn your distribution center into a high performance facility. We will discuss how going green and using lean initiatives compliment and often overlap each other providing faciliites with a "double punch" of effectiveness to an organizations bottom line! Remstar International 313 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=314 This seminar will provide attendees an overview of solutions that can bring an older distribution center back to life. By adding new technologies to an aging system, companies can experience new efficiencies and higher throughputs. FKI Logistex 314 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=316 This seminar is designed for operations/distribution/supply chain employees who are involved in material handling applications at their facility. Topics to be discussed include: pallet pooling, RFID, alternative material pallets, automated systems and closed loop distribution. Rehrig Pacific Company 316 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=362 Is an overhead hoist, crane or monorail system right for your lifting needs? New technology has made hoists and cranes easier and more enjoyable to use. In addition, advancements have provided enhanced precision controls and longer lasting equipment. This seminar will demonstrate how overhead lifting can improve efficiency, productivity and safety as well as reduce environmental impact. You’ll see how organizations using overhead lifting benefit from less product damage, better workflow and lower costs. Overhead lifting reduces accidents thereby improving workplace health and safety, too. Environmentally, the footprint is reduced through recyclable equipment and minimized land consumption. Come discover the potential lean, green benefits of overhead lifting and what positive impact it can have on your operation and your bottom line. Overhead Alliance 362 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=361 The attractiveness of a proposed automation project is typically judged by its return on investment (ROI). Projects that deliver a quicker and more substantial ROI will receive funding before those projects that generate a slower or smaller ROI. This educational seminar outlines the factors to consider in defining an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system project that will generate a maximium ROI. It provides a review of the savings that an AGV system will deliver including both direct and indirect cost savings. Finally, it provides some tips designed to help make sure that upon installation, your AGV project really delivers the projected ROI. JBT Corporation (formerly FMC Technologies) 361 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=363 Today's new conveying and sorting equipment are operating on throughput and not just speed. Learn how dynamic gapping and system management software are allowing companies to get more throughput at slower overall speeds, saving wear and tear, maintenance and money. DEMATIC 363 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=364 Learn top five ways to use Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) to reduce Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in this informative session! Supply chain leaders often confront unexpected WMS and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) costs related to integration, maintenance, upgrades, customizations, testing and divergence from “Base” software packages. Cutting edge distribution centers are leveraging Warehouse Control Systems to reduce the total costs of ownership of their WMS and MHE applications. In this session you will learn how to recognize when your distribution operations are at risk of skyrocketing WMS and MHE costs, and how to significantly reduce IT costs while achieving operational requirements. AL Systems Inc. 364 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=317 Continuous measurement is fundamental to sustaining fulfillment and delivery excellence. The challenge is in definition of the metrics that will accurately characterize performance in areas that will differentiate your company from the competition. This presentation will provide attendees with a step-by-step approach for analyzing such metrics as order cycle times, inventory accuracy and costs per order shipped and sustainability/green contributions in order to: provide a baseline for setting improvement targets; identify the technology and systems that will facilitate improvement; establish criteria for equipment and system justification and build a framework for regular fine-tuning of logistics operations. TranSystems 317 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=318 Plastic reusable containers deliver dimensional consistency and durability demanded in today's high speed systems. Containers ensure repeatable performance, day in and day out. As you plan your automated system, it is criticial to design or select a container that seamlessly interfaces with the system every step of the way. ORBIS 318 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=320 From picking to sorting to packing, proven techniques to synchronize and integrate all three of these processes, will help you get every ounce of capacity out of your current distribution center operations. Learn about the software and mechanical solutions that can maximize your throughput and accelerate your operations to its full potential. VARGO Companies 320 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=365 How do you know you’re running the right trucks in your warehouse? Do you know that the trucks you select can not only affect your outright purchase price (have you purchased too many? Are they the correct type/specification?) but will also affect your productivity, downtime and overall running costs. There is a lot of talk of the new technology available (AC, RFID) that can increase productivity, but do you know which trucks incorporate this technology? This seminar seeks to address these points, and provide an overview of the different types of trucks available, what their strengths and limitations are, what technology they use, and overall, how to best improve the productivity in your specific warehouse. Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation 365 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=366 What is scan rate and why is it important? What is depth of field and how does it affect your choice of equipment? What are the different connectivity options and why is that choice critical? This seminar will walk you through the key factors for the right scanner selection for your DC. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of bar code scanning and imaging, along with a guide for choosing the right equipment for your application. Accu-Sort Systems 366 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=367 Are you looking for creative ways to improve your operation and lower your total cost of ownership? Attendees will learn valuable ideas on how to reduce labor, improve order cycle time and other best practices to stay ahead of the competition in an ever-changing distribution world. TGW-ERMANCO INC. 367 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=368 How do you pragmatically develop and maintain a sustainable supply chain? Elements of the discussion will include the three main tenants of the sustainable supply chain: economic growth, environmental protection and social progress. St. Onge Co. 368 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=321 This presentation will outline the key factors that are crucial in parcel pricing in order to ensure you are maximizing your shipping dollars. Components such as published rates, negotiated rates, service levels, weight, package attributes, accessories, surcharges and service charges will be discussed. This presentation will also discuss the proper development and execution of an effective Parcel RFQ. A Parcel RFQ is an intensive process that requires a sound methodology and well thought out execution capped off with solid negotiation skills. This presentation will give a high level overview of how to approach a RFQ and some tips to make the process more successful. enVista 321 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=323 There are simple and easy-to-implement strategies that allow facilities to increase picking efficiencies up to 500% per hour/per operator! By focusing on basics such as material flow, pre-positioning, workstation configuration, floor space utilization, basic automation and software implementation, organizations are meeting their picking requirements.  Theory and real world examples of how to implement these basics in your facility will be discussed. FastPic Systems 323 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=324 Not one warehouse is the same and even if you have a small or a medium size warehouse, that doesn't mean you have limited and simple requirements. You need the best WMS functionalities, you need process flexibility, and you want to use the latest technology. But you have limited resources in terms of expertise, limited and/or no IT staff and foremost a limited budget. What can you do? What is the best option that will make sense for your business? Sologlobe 324 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=369 How do you ensure a cohesive solution with the most productivity? That's a good question. Many projects have failed because the integration is not done correctly or is troublesome. This seminar will explore areas to watch out for. Lessons learned by different industries will then be discussed in order to help you achieve tremendous success on your next project. Intelligrated Inc. 369 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=370 In recent years, changing market conditions have required many companies to offer split case distribution to their customers, dramatically changing and increasing the complexity of order fulfillment operations. This increasing demand for “eaches”, packages or inner-packs from split cases requires different solutions to achieve the low cost and competitive piece-picking rate required by today’s marketplace. Broken case picking systems range from the traditional storage rack order picking activity to flow rack, carousel systems, pick to light systems, and voice systems. The system solution that a company elects for their business can affect labor costs, picking accuracy, picking rates, floor space requirements, and return on investment. The question than many companies struggle with is, “What if we changed our strategies for Split Case Order Picking?” Well, there are numerous steps that should be undertaken to begin the process of evaluating different alternatives. This presentation will look at the criteria used to evaluate various order picking solutions. Also, we will address the various solutions that may be applied, based on the data analysis. Once the potential solutions are evaluated, we will review several applications that were applied in a number of leading distribution companies. Diamond Phoenix Corp. 370 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=371 Even the most efficiently run distribution operations can be more efficient. This session will help attendees understand how a thorough diagnostic assessment of their distribution facilities can reveal opportunities to save a bundle. Through a rich array of real examples, attendees will learn at least five ways to save big. Sedlak 371 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=372 Business journals are filled with stories of high cost supply chain improvement initiatives that have not delivered the expected ROI. A leading cause of project failure is a lack of focus on people. Learn how standardized processes, measurement and incentive programs can lead your organization to a new level of excellence. This session will present labor-optimizing ideas with illustrations from leading companies who have benefitted from them. Fortna, Inc. 372 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=326 Burris Logistics is one of the nation’s largest temperature-controlled logistics companies, with 17 eastern US distribution centers. Headquartered in Milford, Delaware, the company uses voice to drive its order selection operations and has netted considerable bottom-line results. This presentation will examine how voice achieved easy and rapid efficiencies across Burris’ dynamic third-party logistics DC operations, and how voice is being used successfully throughout the global supply chain to improve productivity, accuracy, safety, and job satisfaction. Vocollect 326 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=325 Last year more than 2 million used load wheels were sent to landfills across the U.S. In most cases these wheels could have been stripped and remolded with new polyurethane. Remolding is an old idea that's breathing new life into the material handling industry. It is a giant step in the right direction and an important way green conscious companies can work to lower their resource impact and satisfy ISO 14001 requirements. Recyling used wheels diminiishes the burden on landfills and, more significantly, cuts atmospheric pollutants emitted by foundaries while producing the cast iron cores for new wheels. Remolding also reduces water table contamination from bearing grease and can help companies lower their annual maintenance expenses. Millennium Industrial Tire 325 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=327 Cox Target Media uses lean manufacturing principles in its new Valpak Manufacturing Center to produce and direct-mail more than 500 million neighborhood-targeted advertising envelopes annually. The company's consistent growth was “hitting the wall” in 2 maxed-out unscalable plants that used a batch process and at least 12 manual handlings of each mailing. Cox identified and evaluated the latest technologies and formed a cross-functional team to plan and justify the project. Transition goals included protecting current business, minimizing impact on employees and gaining acceptance of the new processes.<p>The solution changed production from a week-long “Push” batch to a few-hour “Pull” process for each targeted neighborhood. AS/RS buffers are used for press runs, manufacturing materials, and USPS mail trays. AGVs transport print-roll WIP and pallets of robotically palletized finished goods. There is no manual handling of mailers. The new facility is “wrapped” around the manufacturing process and equipment. Project realization was achieved on schedule with a team of 30 manufacturers and technical partners. This session will show how Cox Target Media:</p> <ol> <li>Assessed their situation, planned and implemented a best-in-world automated print manufacturing and shipping center for 10-20 years growth</li> <li>Set up and managed the integration of products and services provided by core team of 30 company employees</li> <li>Evaluated lessons learned, in a “Do” and “Not Do Again” format</li> </ol> Daifuku America Corporation 327 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=328 Material handling equipment and systems technology is advancing at a rapid rate, driving breakthroughs in energy savings, higher warehouse throughput, higher storage densities, reduced building and equipment footprint, reduced labor costs and much more. This session provides an interesting and educational overview of the state-of-the-art of contemporary material storage and handling technologies that deliver these results. ASAP Automation 328 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=373 For nearly the last 10 years, the industry has attemped to quantify the benefits of gaining complete, end-to-end visibility of their supply chains. While the advantages may seem logical and intuitive, most businesses have struggled to quantify the retun of a visibility project. For those that have pioneered their way into the visibility space, it's often been even more difficult to determine how best to leverage the gained insights into their supply chain to drive more efficiency and optimization into their operations.<p>This session will focus on clarifying these and other key questions regarding visibility. We'll also discuss some of the barriers to complete visibility organizations face that in some cases have sabotaged efforts and cost enterprises millions of wasted dollars. Manhattan Associates 373 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=374 RFID-based wireless technology for managing fleets of powered industrial trucks (typically forklifts, tow tractors and other material handling equipment) establishes total visibility of and accountability for both the vehicles and the people who operate them. The technology improves the workplace safety (and security) and automates compliance with OSHA regulations through vehicle access control, electronic safety inspection checklists, digital impact sensing, real-time visibility and remote management of vehicles. In addition, the technology can reveal opportunities for capital and operating cost reductions, with automated tools for measuring and boosting productivity, managing assets and streamlining vehicle maintenance. RFID-based industrial truck management systems generally consist of intelligent wireless devices installed on the vehicles. Wireless communication modes for connecting the vehicle-mounted devices to the local area network and software from variouls levels of management to control and utilize the system from anywhere on the network are also included. I.D. Systems, Inc. 374 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.promatshow.com/press/sessionDetail.aspx?id=375 Challenge: Distribution centers face an increasingly amount of pressure to improve the ergonomic workplace environment. The need to get mixed pallet just-in-time puts the workers in extreme limits of physical effort and stress. Axium Inc. 375 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT