Program revealed for CeMAT AUSTRALIA 2018

CeMAT AUSTRALIA’s Knowledge Theatre program line-up has been confirmed for 2018.

The event will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 24–26 July 2018.

The Australian intralogistics and supply chain industry will share insights into the latest innovative technologies, changing market dynamics and global trends that are shaping the warehouse of the future.

Some of the issues and trends impacting the industry to be explored include:

• The value of automation and collaboration within modern supply chains, exploring the importance of keeping pace with technology and working with partners in order to unlock efficiencies and meet consumer demand — Darren Johnstone, Manager, Innovation and Product Development, CHEP Australia.
• A deep dive into the interrelationship of materials handling and its connection to Industry 4.0, explaining the changes that are happening in the picking area of intralogistics and how goods to robot technologies will shape the future of the industry — Martin Kohl, Senior Sales Consultant, Swisslog.
• Supply Chain Management at the crossroad: the hope, the despair and the challenges, looking at where the supply chain is heading, as well as the occupational and educational trends of the next generation of supply chain professionals — Professor Booi Kam, Program Director of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, RMIT University.
• Panel: How are the latest technology trends manifesting and effecting modern warehouse management, including discussion on new technology in automation, interconnectivity, IoT, power sources and warehouse design; is a complete replacement of legacy technology best for ROI?
   

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