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Technology
Both emerging and proven, the supply chain tools discussed here may be the secret to unlocking efficiency in your operation.
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SESSION 1
Monday, September 14th : 9:00am - 10:00am
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A Case For Case Handling
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As back room inventories shrink, so does the unit of measure in transit. Thus, case-level material handling is growing rapidly in most sectors. This perspective will examine and compare the growing continuum of technologies available to store, select, palletize and convey the mighty case through today's supply chain.
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Dean Starovasnik
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Director, Solution Development
Peach State Integrated Technologies
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SESSION 2
Monday, September 14th : 10:15am - 11:15am
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Developing A Lifecycle Management Plan For Technology Assets
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Buying and owning are two different things. Happy owners plan for the future, monitor performance, and continually improve. This tutorial will guide the owner of material handling and logistics technology through the planning, budgeting and measurement steps of long-term lifecycle management.
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SESSION 3
Monday, September 14th : 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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The Keys To The IT Castle: Implementation
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IT adoption, or that of any technology for that matter, can result in a true competitive advantage for the owner...only if implemented correctly. This session presents the results of a nine-year study of how to ensure the maximum reward from your investment in people and information systems.
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Stanley Fawcett
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Donald L. Staheli Professor of Global Supply Chain Management
Brigham Young University
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SESSION 4
Monday, September 14th : 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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Automation On A Shoestring
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Our beloved economy has yielded several healthy "macaroni and cheese" alternatives to big automation. Here, we will discuss several high-ROI, low capital automation solutions that can provide much needed efficiencies in your warehouse or DC. The mid-market and frugal will appreciate this.
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SESSION 5
Monday, September 14th : 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Challenges To Going Green In Manufacturing / Distribution Facilities
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The US Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System is the international standard for defining a new or existing green building however, large manufacturing and distribution facilities can struggle to meet the LEED metrics much of the time. These building types present a significant impact on the environment and many are self-defined as green, but few have been able to gain the official designation of LEED Certified. The presentation will focus on an overview of the LEED Green Building Rating Systems and specific examples of project challenges to obtaining LEED certification. In addition, the presentation will include a discussion of practical and economical energy saving ideas to incorporate into your facility to increase LEED credit potential, improve operational cost and reduce impact on the planet. Also provided will be an Energy Consumption Calculator to help you compare the effect of design choices.
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SESSION 6
Tuesday, September 15th : 10:15am - 11:15am
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Do It Yourself Automation For The Conventional Warehouse
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Well, not entirely by yourself. This case study of Canadian Tire will open your eyes to the potential of new high-reach AGVs in an existing manual warehouse. The agenda includes the development of an ROI model, the technology alternatives, implementation and expected results. This timely invention can put cost-saving automation well within reach.
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SESSION 7
Tuesday, September 15th : 11:30am - 12:30pm
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RFID 2.0 - What's Up?
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RFID has settled into it's zone as a valuable tool to track goods and assets. This update will provide an update on the technology, the associated financials, and new applications that could wring cost out of your DC.
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SESSION 8
Tuesday, September 15th : 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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Automation Mythbusters
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The rewards of automation in the warehouse or DC are many. However, legendary myths remain as to the inflexibility, high cost, and business risk associated with taking that leap from the nice dry pier of manual warehousing into the open waters of technology. This candid discussion will diagnose the myths, cite examples of what-not-to-do, and explain how to smartly design and apply appropriate technology and bust those myths.
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SESSION 9
Tuesday, September 15th : 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Extending The Life Of Elderly Automation
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For reasons of wear, obsolescence, safety and/or change of mission, more companies are modernizing existing assets with great success at little cost. This American Airlines case study explains the process, planning, technology, and results of a comprehensive upgrade to their system.
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