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Dematic to Lead Educational Seminars at ProMat and Automate
Dematic will conduct educational seminars at ProMat and Automate April 8-11, 2019. Both events are co-located at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - March 7, 2019 — Dematic will conduct educational seminars at ProMat and Automate April 8-11, 2019. Both events are co-located at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The educational seminars presented by Dematic include topics focused on process improvements for intralogistics, order fulfillment systems, robotic piece picking, material handling automation and warehouse execution software (WES).
The educational sessions presented by Dematic include:
Update on Piece Picking & Returns Processing: Learn how on-demand piece pick solutions are increasing capacity, throughput and productivity in the modern distribution center of 2019. This session will provide an overview of the processes and methods that can accommodate the requirements of e-fulfillment in the "age of acceleration."
• Presenter: Ken Ruehrdanz, Distribution Systems Market Manager, Dematic
• Location: ProMat show floor on Tuesday April 9, 12: 00 pm - 12: 45 pm, Theater E
Connecting Warehouse Data for Overall Logistics Effectiveness: As the technology for managing, processing and analyzing data matures, we have the ability to combine many types of data to build a holistic view of our operations and facilities. Break down the silos between your existing data — stored in ERP and WMS systems, SCADA systems, CMMS systems — and combine IoT sensor technology to get access to even more data. Having universal access and constructing the links across previously disconnected information is the foundation for measuring and improving your overall logistics effectiveness. Increase labor productivity, increase automation throughput, reduce equipment downtime & maintenance wrench time and extend the life of your facilities as your business scales. Use real-time alerts to take immediate action on operational or equipment issues, look at daily and historical trends to adjust your optimize your operations and use predictive algorithms to maintain equipment before it breaks.
• Presenters: Scott Wahl, VP Global Software COE, Dematic & Paul Berna, Customer Service Manager, Dematic
• Location: ProMat show floor on Monday April 8, 12: 45 pm - 1: 30 pm, Theater B
How Hybrid AGVs Bring Together the Best Manual Lift Trucks & Automation: When it comes to automation, it's often a paradigm shift for those used to manual material handling solutions to make the switch to automated solutions. Hybrid mobile automation solutions take traditional manual solutions and combine them with an automation pack to create a machine that can operate as an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) and manually if needed. In this presentation, you will learn about how hybrid mobile automation solutions work and how you can apply them to your operation for quick results.
• Presenters: Vincent Halma, CEO, President KION North America & Nathan Wolf, Director, Mobile Automation, Dematic
• Location: ProMat show floor on Monday April 8, 3: 45 pm - 4: 30 pm, Theater B
How Robotic Automation Technologies Are Enabling the Migration to Lights-Out Distribution: The rapid expansion of eCommerce and its shift to single item picking is placing huge pressure on traditional labor-intensive picking operations. The growing struggle to find, train and retain quality labor is affecting fulfillment efficiency and accuracy at distribution centers around the country. This presentation will cover the various ways Robots and AGV technologies can solve critical picking and sorting challenges in the warehouse today. From machines that use sensors to see and selectively choose items, to ones that work side-by-side with humans (such as AGVs that automatically load and unload trailers), robots and automation are helping companies gain efficiencies and tackle labor shortages, potentially creating a lights-out distribution environment.
• Presenters: Crystal Parrott, VP of Robotics, Dematic & Nathan Wolf, Director of Mobile Automation, Dematic
• Location: Automate Conference on Tuesday April 9, 10: 00 am - 11: 00 am
Benefits of AS/RSs for Warehouse Automation: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RSs) enable warehouse operations to be efficient and productive while reducing operating costs. See how an AS/RS solution can be the most effective method of buffering, sequencing and storing inventory in your operation. With the rapid expansion of distribution centers and low unemployment, the challenges to support optimal levels of inventory and to fulfill the high variation of customer order and delivery demands has become paramount. In this seminar, attendees will learn the Benefits of deploying various types of AS/RS solutions for handling pallets, totes, cartons, containers, etc. More importantly, attendees will learn how this mitigates the business opportunities present in today's rapidly changing production and distribution environments.
• Presenter: Ken Ruehrdanz, Distribution Systems Market Manager, Dematic
• Location: ProMat show floor on Monday April 8, 11: 15 am - 12: 00 pm, Theater F
For more information, visit dematic.com/promat or contact Cheryl Falk at Cheryl.Falk@dematic.com or 262-860-6715.
Nulogy, a leading provider in supply chain collaboration solutions, and Kinaxis, a global leader in supply chain orchestration, have announced a partnership to develop cutting-edge solutions for brand manufacturing supply chain networks worldwide.
The new partnership aims to catalyze fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and life science brands and their supplier networks to work together more effectively through digital transformation solutions, thereby mutually improving costs, service and revenue. Combining the supply chain orchestration capabilities of Kinaxis with the collaborative external manufacturing specialization of Nulogy will enable customers to share forecasts and order information with suppliers and receive inventory capacity information faster.
Nulogy’s purpose-built multi-enterprise platform enables greater responsiveness in the supply networks of leading FMCG and life science brands, including L’Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, and Church & Dwight, as well as their extended suppliers and hundreds of sites around the world.
“Given the speed and volatility of today’s global market, it is more important than ever for brand manufacturers to digitally synchronize with their supplier communities in order to respond with agility,” said Jason Tham, CEO at Nulogy. “Through our partnership with Kinaxis, we look forward to collaborations that will elevate the performance of supply chain networks around the world.”
Kinaxis Maestro is the AI-infused end-to-end supply chain orchestration platform for fast, intelligent decision-making. Trusted by renowned global brands to provide agility and predictability to help navigate volatility and disruptions, Kinaxis has been a leader in supply chain planning for over 40 years.
"Our partnership with Nulogy improves visibility, control and collaboration of the upstream network of critical suppliers, like contract manufacturers and co-packers, by integrating a variety of supplier data into Maestro,” said Bill Walker, Senior Director, Partner Solutions Extensions at Kinaxis. “Giving our customers the ability to better run simulations, digitize planning and connect in suppliers.”
Learn more about the partnership at ASCM Connect on September 9, 2024. Kevin Wong, Chief Operating Officer, Nulogy; Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, Supply Chain Thought Leader, Kinaxis; and German Vizcaya Leon, VP Global Planning, Colgate-Palmolive will discuss how Nulogy and Kinaxis’s solutions in Advanced Planning & Scheduling and Supplier Collaboration have played pivotal roles in interconnecting Colgate’s network.
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Contact: Sherri Bosslet
Title: Director of Customer Relations
Phone: 937.415.1715
Email: sbosslet@daytonfreight.com
Date: September 5, 2024
Web: daytonfreight.com
ULINE AWARDED DAYTON FREIGHT FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was presented the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award and the Minnesota LTL Carrier of the Year award from Uline.
The 2023 Exceptional Performance Award and the Minnesota LTL Carrier of the Year award were presented to Dayton Freight’s Milwaukee and Hudson Service Centers, respectively. Both awards were given based on the following criteria: exemplary customer service, technological innovation and lastly, partnership and dedication.
Uline, a family-owned business, is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America.
Dayton Freight’s Director of Customer Relations, Sherri Bosslet quoted, “We are incredibly proud of our Service Centers in Milwaukee and Hudson WI for receiving these awards. These accolades from Uline truly demonstrate the dedication and diligence of our Dayton Freight team. We look forward to a lasting partnership for years to come.”
Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free, less-than truckload (LTL) freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Currently ranked as the country’s 12th largest LTL company, Dayton Freight has 70 Service Centers in 14 Midwest states, served by 6,000+ employees. Offering 1 or 2 day service to thousands of cities, Dayton Freight is known for its prudent growth, operational excellence, advanced technology and an unparalleled company culture known as The Dayton Difference.
Photo Caption: Jeremy Cutchens (Dayton Freight), Shelly Hofmeister (Dayton Freight), Ed VanGrouw (Dayton Freight), Eric Dreissig (Uline), LJ Groen (Uline)
Nulogy, a leading provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, is hosting a session during the Association of Supply Chain Management's ASCM Connect 2024. Nulogy, Kinaxis and Colgate-Palmolive executives will present “Orchestrating Digital Transformation: Nulogy & Kinaxis Empower Colgate-Palmolive’s External Network” on Monday, 9/9/2024, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. CT in Ballroom E, Level 4.
In an era when digital transformation is paramount for sustainable growth, Colgate-Palmolive stands out as a leader in the consumer packaged goods space. With a strong digital transformation vision and strategic partners that tout the technical capabilities and expertise to bring it to life, Colgate and its extended supply network has been able to reap the benefits of digitally-infused agility, resilience and efficiency to outcompete in today’s marketplace.
The session will cover Colgate-Palmolive’s vision for transforming its supply chain planning and execution, highlighting the imperative to enhance supply chain synchronization and collaboration.
Nulogy and Kinaxis join Colgate-Palmolive in this talk to discuss how their best-of-breed solutions in advanced planning and scheduling and supplier collaboration have played pivotal roles in interconnecting Colgate’s network.
Speakers include:
Moderator: Christine Barnhart, CPIM Chief Marketing and Industry Officer, Nuology
Panelist: Kevin Wong Chief Operating Officer, Nulogy
Panelist: Polly Mitchell-Guthrie Supply Chain Thought Leader, Kinaxis
Panelist: German Vizcaya Leon VP Global Planning, Colgate-Palmolive
Check out the complete Colgate-Palmolive case study by visiting https://bit.ly/3z6xwPK.
Covington, KY — In a significant step toward redefining supply chain efficiency and boosting the local economy, Lakeshore Learning hired Zion Solutions Group, a trailblazer in advanced supply chain integration, to help implement a cutting-edge 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Garland, Utah. This collaboration is set to create over 500 jobs, showcasing an unparalleled commitment to innovation and community development.
“Our relationship with Lakeshore Learning, beginning in 2015, has been a testament to what visionary collaboration can achieve," stated Jim Shaw, President of Zion Solutions Group. “This is not just a collaboration; it’s a leap toward the future of supply chain management. By combining Lakeshore Learning’s vision with our technological expertise, we are set to introduce a distribution hub that exemplifies efficiency, sustainability, and economic growth for Garland."
Artin Ghazarian, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lakeshore Learning, highlighted the project's ambition: "Our journey with Zion Solutions Group has been marked by a shared drive for excellence. This distribution center goes beyond expanding our logistical capabilities—it's a testament to our dedication to setting new industry standards for efficiency and environmental stewardship in supply chain management."
Jordan Frank, EVP & Co-Founder of Zion Solutions Group, emphasized the collaborative synergy: Our relationship with Lakeshore Learning is more than a partnership; it's a melding of minds aimed at redefining the future of our industry. We're not just optimizing logistics; we're crafting a model of innovation that leverages technology for smarter, more sustainable operations. Our goal is to inspire the sector by demonstrating how collaboration and technology together can create impactful solutions.”
The facility will harness the latest in automation and robotics to optimize both efficiency and scalability. Zion Solutions Group will play a crucial role in this evolution, meticulously shaping the project from its conceptual stages to its final form. This includes value-added engineering to support Lakeshore Learning’s specific needs, overseeing the procurement and engineering processes to ensure precision, and integrating advanced software solutions—including Zion Apex (WES)—for peak functionality. Beyond the project’s completion, Zion’s Customer Experience team will continue to support the operations team and provide optimization opportunities, ensuring the facility operates smoothly and evolves with technological advancements.
With an operational goal set for 2025, Lakeshore Learning’s Garland distribution center represents a major milestone in job creation and economic growth for the region. This initiative aligns with Zion's mission to drive sustainable innovation and cement its leadership in the market.
For more information about Zion Solutions Group and its groundbreaking projects, please visit https://thezsg.com/.
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About Zion Solutions Group
Zion Solutions Group, a leader in Supply Chain Integration, uses its 90+ years of knowledge to deliver memorable experiences and guide intelligent change. Specializing in material handling integration, Zion provides comprehensive services that include detailed data analytics, solution design, procurement, implementation, and post-implementation support. Our customer-centric approach and Project Lifecycle process ensure tailor-made solutions using cutting-edge technology, setting us apart in the industry. Zion, in support of its core purpose, “To Leave a Positive Impact on the Lives of Those We Touch,” is committed to driving success and sustainable growth for our partners and customers.
About Lakeshore—Products Designed with Learning in Mind®
Lakeshore Learning Materials is a leading developer and retailer of top-quality materials for early childhood education programs, elementary schools, and homes nationwide. Since 1954, Lakeshore Learning Materials has offered innovative learning materials distinguished by their quality, educational merit, and safety. To learn more, visit LakeshoreLearning.com.
Panel Built, Inc., a leading provider of modular offices, mezzanines, and custom-engineered structures, has announced plans to expand its primary facility, PB1. The expansion will include additional office and fabrication space, allowing the company to better accommodate its rapidly growing workforce and increasing demand for its innovative space solutions.
As Panel Built continues to experience significant growth in both personnel and market reach, this expansion marks a critical step in the company’s strategic development. The additional space will enable the company to enhance its operational efficiency and continue delivering high-quality products and services to its diverse client base. The expanded facility will also provide a more collaborative work environment for the Panel Built team, fostering innovation and reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence.
"Panel Built has built a reputation for delivering modular solutions that meet the unique requirements of various industries, including commercial, military, government, and industrial sectors. The company's expertise in engineering, design, and installation has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking efficient and customizable space solutions.
The Blairsville facility expansion is expected to be completed by early 2025. Panel Built is committed to maintaining uninterrupted service to its clients throughout the construction process, ensuring that all projects remain on schedule and meet the company’s high standards of quality."
- Mike Kiernan CEO
About Panel Built, Inc.
Founded with the mission "To Solve Our Customers' Space Needs With Excellence And Great Customer Service," Panel Built, Inc. specializes in modular construction, offering a range of solutions from modular offices and mezzanines to guardhouses and cleanrooms. With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, Panel Built is dedicated to delivering space solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.