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Keynote: The Secret to Warehouse/DC Productivity
John M. Hill Vice President		How can logistics and supply chain professionals utilize the best practices and technologies currently available to improve productivity during these challenging times? To answer this question we’re turning to John M. Hill, a visionary in warehouse/DC technology and best practices. Hill, who’s currently vice president of TranSystems, an engineering and consulting firm, is a former COO/CEO of automatic data collection, material handling, and supply chain execution systems firms with over 100 successful auto ID, warehouse equipment, WMS, and TMS systems installations—and has a list of accolades that’s too long to mention. In his Keynote address, Hill will share some of his secrets to understanding—and applying—best practices in warehouse/DC operations and help logistics professionals put today’s technologies to better use.

Lift Truck Management Programs: Does it make sense for your operation?
Lift truck OEMs are providing state-of-the-art fleet management programs developed to take the mystery out of lift truck operations. Many of these programs help warehouse and DC managers to analyze fleet operations, streamline labor management, consolidate billing, and simplify maintenance. In this session, our panel will clearly define how these fleet management programs work, will highlight the growing list of services being added to the programs, and then offer a step-by-step process managers can take on their way to deciding if a lift truck management program could benefit their operations.

			sponsored by
Tom Andel Columnist/Blogger	Ken Van Hook President	Jim Shephard President

Improving Warehouse/DC Operations: Getting the most out of your WMS
Logistics professionals are turning to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to get a better handle on their warehouse operations. However, many may not be fully leveraging that WMS investment to drive efficiency through the rest of their supply chain. Greg Aimi, Research Director for AMR Research, will review the full breadth of WMS functionality and share real-world examples of savvy managers who have not only improved warehouse operations but have witnessed substantial benefit outside the four walls.

		sponsored by
Patrick Burnson Executive Editor	Greg Aimi Research Director

Benchmarking Your Warehouse Performance: Labor Management and more
This practical session will offer tools and techniques for measuring your warehousing performance along key measures of labor and asset productivity. You will learn how to gather the measurement information you need, how to set KPIs (key performance indicators) and then how to compare your performance against industry peers. Plus, our panelists will offer proven tactics and strategies for closing any performance gaps.  You’ll also learn the traits of the best-practice warehouse operators that make them the leaders.

Frank Quinn Editorial Director	Kate Vitasek Founder	Karl Manrodt Associate Professor

Warehouse/DC Best Practices: Realizing faster ROI on your automation project/integration
Today, warehouse and DC managers are under more pressure than ever before to put technology/automation to use to improve overall productivity performance. To make matters more difficult, today’s DC professional is faced with more choices than ever before. In this session, our panel will explore the latest innovations in automated material handling equipment, RFID, and voice, and discuss the trend toward targeted automation, or bringing automation to a specific area of the facility to help improve picking accuracy and reduce labor costs. After attending this session, warehouse/DC managers will be able to get a better handle on the technology available and devise a plan that will result in the fastest ROI possible.

Michael A. Levans Group Editorial Director	Don Derewecki Vice President