Automation: Modern to host virtual conference
Virtual tradeshow on Dec. 7 will look at trends in materials handling automation
Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 11/6/2009
Modern Materials Handling is hosting a virtual conference “Trends in Automation” on Monday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. The event will include a number of topical Webcasts as well as virtual tradeshow booths, an exhibit hall, opportunities for networking and a resource center for attendees to download more information.
You can register and learn more now at: www.mmh.com/automationvc.
While many warehouse and DC improvement projects have taken a hit during this economic downturn, Modern continues to reveal a growing number of innovation mavericks that are making the most of this time and reinventing their operations to improve productivity.
And in this virtual event, warehouse and DC professionals will meet some of the thought leaders who are turning to highly automated systems, improved data collection technology, and dynamic software solutions in an effort to gain ground on their competition and prepare for the inevitable upturn.
According to our keynote presenter Jim Tompkins in his presentation “Planning the Comeback: Putting Automation to Work,” the recession ended months ago and we’re now firmly locked into the “recovery” stage.
Known by many as the “Prophet of Boom,” Tompkins is now advocating that warehouse and DC professionals should be taking a thorough look at their current operations and developing a comeback plan that includes plenty of strategic investment in automated solutions—with a reasonable payback of a year or less.
In this keynote address, Tompkins will rally the troops by putting the current state of warehouse/DC automation into perspective and helping inspire managers to tactically apply these solutions for post-downturn productivity enhancements.
Other presentations include: Automated Material Handling’s Return on Investment, Trends in Targeted Automation, Data Collection’s Evolving Role in the Automated Warehouse/DC, WMS Trends/Optimizing your WMS.
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