http://www.nashow.com/rss.ashx?id=3 Below are items from the NA 2010 Educational Sessions. en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry® 2009 60 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) It doesn’t matter whether a distribution center is 100,000 square feet or 1 million, there is a strong business case for sustainable practices and operations. Hear how these two leaders started with a sustainable plan for their new DCs and made it pay off from the first day of operation. They will also ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=383 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) Managers at warehouses and distribution centers are becoming more demanding of the skill sets required of their entry-level workers. As a result, many are working directly with high schools, technical/community colleges and universities to help develop curriculums that deliver knowledgeable workers able ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=387 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SMA) Properly applied storage equipment is one of the most cost effective ways to save space and labor, reduce inventory, improve security and reduce damage. This session will present types and styles of modern storage equipment, features, benefits as well as use considerations. http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=394 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT BEUMER Corp. High-speed unit sortation (i.e., the sorting of individual items such as apparel, boxed footware and books for example) has for decades provided top- and bottom-line benefits to a wide range of enterprises serving both consumer and business segments. An expanding group of leading brands have successfully ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=406 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group (SCE Group) We have all heard the arguments for ERP (enterprise resource planning) versus best of breed SCE (supply chain execution) applications, but a more worthwhile discussion would involve how to use ERP and SCE together to drive greater business value. Each has their strengths, and when integrated into a process ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=407 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Sedlak This session provides easily implemented, cost justifiable ways to reduce costs while improving service. Case studies will include sustainable (green) best practices and operation improvements that add green ($) to your bottom line. http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=384 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Knighted If someone asked you whether you thought voice technology was mature enough 10 years ago to support mission critical applications, you probably would have chuckled and asked if the question was a serious one. Ask that same question now and most people will tell you that they seldom call any customer ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=388 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT VARGO Companies Manufacturing processes have been using “Lean” strategies for more than two decades, but the distribution/order fulfillment segments of the supply chain have largely ignored Lean benefits. Learn how successful direct-to-consumer firms have implemented Lean technologies and benefited from continuous ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=391 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) Casters are often evaluated, specified and ordered as an afterthought and not as an integral, vital part to the operation and performance of mobile equipment. Doing it right by planning ahead can lead to a better product or a more suitable application of casters and wheels. In this session, you'll learn ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=395 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT TranSystems Continued refinement of warehouse performance metrics offers a multitude of choices for data-driven performance improvement. The questions are: which ones best fit your environment and how should they be used to set targets, monitor performance and optimize service while containing costs? How do you ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=403 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT FastPic Systems 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 ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=404 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:45:00 GMT St. Onge Co. Sustainability is increasingly accepted as an integral part of corporate policy. Following an overview of key strategic issues in sustainability, this session will focus on cost effective supply chain initiatives from distribution center design to material handling and transportation equipment. http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=385 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:45:00 GMT Manhattan Associates Today's DC or warehouse has quickly become a strategic operations center for today's demand-driven marketplace. After facilities' costs, labor is the second highest expense item in the supply chain. And so, most supply chain professionals looking to wring the most cost out of their operations focus ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=389 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:45:00 GMT ORBIS Corporation By design, plastic reusable containers and pallets reduce transportation costs by optimizing inbound and outbound trailer loads and ocean containers. Many products are nestable and collapsible, significantly reducing transportation costs in supply chains that have long distance trips. Additionally, the ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=392 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT KardexRemstar 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 ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=396 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT Overhead Alliance 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 ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=397 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT Vocollect Learn how Rockwell Automation has applied voice in its DC operation to improve productivity and accuracy while simplifying operations and improving worker ergonomics. With three shifts per day shipping 13,000 order lines of product at $7.5 million per day, the company had numerous challenges and complexities ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=398 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:15:00 GMT HighJump Software As a logistics services provider/3PL, how do you set yourself apart? How can you keep pricing competitive and still make a strong profit? How do you evolve to offer the value-added services prospects demand? How do you make sure you get your share-and then some-of the new business out there? Leveraging ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=386 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:15:00 GMT Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) 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. http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=390 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:15:00 GMT Kiva Systems Two years ago a mobile fulfillment system was installed in a greenfield building that is now one of the top performing distribution centers in the Staples network. This session will describe what it takes to select, plan, implement and sustain a mobile fulfilment environment and the system's strength ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=393 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT AS/RS Carousel/Vertical Lift Module (C/VLM) Group of MHIA A new order picking software tool that analyzes key performance characteristics to deliver maximum ROI in warehousing, distribution and manufacturing will be presented in this session. Developed by the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Carousel/Vertical Lift Module (AS/RS C/VLM) Group of MHIA, ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=399 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT Accu-Sort Systems In challenging economic times the marching orders are to “do more with less”. Spending wisely on material handling automation is likely to lead to improve profits and at the same time provide a boost in capacity and make you more competitive as the economy recovers. Learn in this session how an affordable ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=400 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT Intelligrated Inc. This session will focus on the industrial perspective of design and the key components to effective operation of a leading edge distribution and fulfillment center operation. Material handling automation is appropriate when equipment can process items more quickly, safely, efficiently and/or accurately ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=401 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) To stay current with shifts in consumer buying patterns and expectations, retail distribution centers must change their practices. Hear how one leader is dealing with top trends including continued integration of the traditional retail channel and consumer direct distribution. Other notable developments ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=408 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) Managing the workforce is getting increasingly complicated. The slow economy means companies are re-engineering how work gets done, requiring new skill sets for many. Baby boomers are continuing their march to retirement, causing a broad loss of institutional knowledge. And the mix of attitudes across ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=409 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT Vocollect SAP customers worldwide comprise one of the largest representations of supply chain companies in existence. As SAP enterprise companies strive for "the perfect order", they have yet to overwhelmingly embrace the value of voice-enabled workflow solutions according to a recent study by Allegiant Partners ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=420 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT Axium Inc. As markets change and customer requirements become more stringent than ever, the need for dynamics, flexibility and thinking out-of-the-box is more and more a necessity. The requirement is to pick a wide variety of orders - on schedule - and be error free. Tens of thousands of different size items and ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=421 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT RedPrairie Today's consumer driven marketplace requires manufacturers and retailers to react quickly and flexibly to changes in demand. To be effective, this "demand-driven" approach must start and the item level within each store to "flow" actual demand up through the extended supply chain - a 180 degree shift ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=422 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants (APMHC) Business has already experienced major challenges in the global supply chain resulting from the recent downturn in the global economy. Companies are facing a number of significant global supply chain issues that will have a major impact on their sourcing strategies and the global flow of working capital. ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=411 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT enVista This presentation will how to deploy a successful labor management implementation by using best practices through operations improvements, productivity tracking, engineered labor standards and payroll incentives. Get tips on reducing labor costs and increasing productivity by addressing the challenges ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=412 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT LXE Inc. Retaining productive employees is critical in every business. Retention is particularly difficult in the world's cold chain industry due to the harsh work environment. Refrigerated warehouse companies are fighting for employee loyalty with improved benefits and better insurance. And most importanly, ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=413 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT Supply Chain Execution Systems & Technologies Group (SCE Group) Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) emerged 25 years ago to bridge the gap between higher-level information systems including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and the warehouse floor by allocating, balancing, managing and monitoring tasks executed by disparate automated material handling equipment and ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=423 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT United States Postal Service This session will overview the current package market, compare shipping services of the three main carriers and trends that are affecting the market into the future. Learn how to leverage these trends and get the most out of your shipping operation. From order and fulfillment to returns, what are the ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=424 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:45:00 GMT viastore systems, Inc. Phoenix Contact is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of electrical connection, electronic interface and industrial automation solutions. This seminar will feature a case study that follows Phoenix Contact through the design and implementation of their new state of the art Logistics ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=425 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:45:00 GMT Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Business Globalization, increasing demands for customization, and compliance mandates are impacting the way supply chains must operate. In this educational presentation, you will learn the top 5 mobile technology trends that will change the way you manage your supply chain in the future. The session will feature ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=414 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:45:00 GMT JBT Corporation (formerly FMC Technologies) A fortune 50 producer of beverages recently installed an automated trailer loading (ATL) system. The system utlizes automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) to automate end-of-line pallet movement from the stretch wrappers to storage and directly onto standard, over-the-road trailers. This seminar will review ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=415 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:45:00 GMT Sedlak Come hear five catastrophic distribution stories from Patrick Sedlak who, after more than 25 years in the industry, has heard them all. Though he does not promise to name names during the presentation, Patrick does promise that the stories are true. He will also compare and contrast these wrecks to ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=416 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT VARGO Companies Manufacturing processes have been using “Lean” strategies for more than two decades, but the distribution/order fulfillment segments of the supply chain have largely ignored Lean benefits. Learn how successful direct-to-consumer firms have implemented Lean technologies, and have benefited from continuous ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=426 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT TranSystems For many companies, distribution networks have evolved over time due to growth, acquisition, regional market expansion and other changes to the business. Production plants, distribution centers and inventories may not necessarily be aligned or optimized for existing and projected business operations. ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=427 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:30:00 GMT Westfalia Technologies Inc. With the increasing complexity of customer orders due to SKU proliferation and marketing, there is a need for an automated warehousing and order selection system to integrate layer picked pallets. Controlled with Warehouse Management Software and fully integrated with a firm’s enterprise software (ERP), ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=428 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:15:00 GMT DEMATIC It seems you never know what's going to hit your operation! It could be wide variations in number of orders processed per day. Or how about changing SKU size/weight/packaging and/or an increase/decline in the number of SKUs? What about staff turnover or service to new markets? Scalabilty and flexibilty ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=417 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:15:00 GMT Voxware, Inc. Everyone knows that voice technology is now a best practice, but realizing the benefits means your voice system and WMS must play nice together. While a "direct-connect" approach may appear to be the quickest way to implement voice, a market-driven solution is usually the better choice. In this seminar, ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=418 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:15:00 GMT Sky-Trax, Inc. When it comes to traditional Labor Management Systems, setting performance standards creates a ceiling that may limit future performance increases. Engineering labor standards requires labor studies, heavy investment in licenses and integration, best practices development costs and months of training ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=419 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT Knighted In the current economic climate, and as a good business practice in general, most companies try to reduce future systems investment costs by better leveraging past investments. Some companies have invested in supply chain software solutions with which they are generally satisfied except for advanced ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=429 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT FastPic Systems There are simple and easy to implement strategies which 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 ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=430 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT St. Onge Co. If you’re running a distribution or fulfillment center, you have interest in minimizing your operating expenses. Typically, labor costs will be one of your highest, if not the highest, expense line item, and it will be in your best interest to manage labor costs closely. “You can’t manage what you ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=431 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT enVista This presentation will explain in detail the strategy of designing and optimizing your supply chain network by providing tips for success (and what to avoid) through real working examples. The session will cover the difference and importance of strategic versus tactical synchronization in network design, ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=432 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) Certification, codes and standards in the racking industry are the subject of this session. The main focus will be 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 implicity in its ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=433 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:30:00 GMT Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants (APMHC) In today's economy, supply chain operations are searching for practical, low cost ways to reduce operating costs and improve customer service. A review of your present operating procedures and space utilization may uncover ways to reduce cost and improve efficiencies without a major investment in automation, ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=434 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT KardexRemstar Lean Initiatives and going green makes dollars and sense… especially in these times! By analyzing the LEED "triple bottom line initiatives" and basic Lean Principles we will discuss how they can be implemented quickly to turn your manufacturing, distribution and warehousing practices into a high performance ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=438 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT United States Postal Service This session will show how market trends are driving new expedited options in the U.S. shipping market that can enable businesses to get the most out of their fulfillment initiatives, returns and other time-sensitive shipping needs. See how changes to federal law have increased competition in the shipping ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=439 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:15:00 GMT HighJump Software How can you be sure you're doing all you can to help your business remain competitive through the ups and downs of the market? Now is the time to focus on customer satisfaction, process improvement and perfect order performance by examining your supply chain technology strategy. In this session, you'll ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=440 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT ORBIS Corporation Plastic reusable pallets can be used as a display base in retail environments from c-stores to grocery stores to big box stores. As more and more companies are shipping into retail environments, it is important to learn how plastic pallets can reduce product damage while providing a safe and aesthetic ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=435 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Voxware, Inc. Everyone knows that voice technology is now a best practices, but realizing the benefits means your voice system and WMS must play nice together. While a "direct-connect" approach may appear to be the quickest way to implement voice, a market-driven solution is usually the better choice. In this seminar, ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=436 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT Manhattan Associates Global sourcing, constricting economic conditions, supply chain outsourcing and advanced supply chain practices...each of these challenges increases risk in the supply chain and adds uncertainty around the flow of goods. Companies without insight into the real-time dynamics of their supply chain quickly ... http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=437 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) For complete details, visit http://www.nashow.com/attendees/summit.aspx http://www.nashow.com/attendees/sessionDetail.aspx?id=445