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SKU proliferation in FMCG: How automation can help

The FMCG industry has been challenged with increasing numbers of Stock Keeping Units (SKU) while retail customers demand smaller delivery quantities. As manufacturers change how they produce and distribute their products, mixed-load pallet building emerges as one of the most efficient approaches companies can embrace. However, it increases complexity and the amount of labor required to fulfill customer orders.

Our master class examines how optimizing picking processes with automation technology can help FMCG companies increase efficiency and lower cost, while supplementing the human workforce.

Session Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27
All sessions are 11–11:30 AM CET

04/06/2021

The Right Storage Method for Your Warehouse

In a time of unprecedented challenges, how are Warehouses adopting labor capabilities to ensure continuity of operations, safety of workers and reliable profits? Whether through improved hiring and retention to enhanced technology capabilities labor is more important than ever to supply chain operations.

Join us to learn how the right technology and processes can increase your warehouse efficiency. In this class, we will focus on automation of the full pallet flow.

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04/13/2021

How layer picking can mitigate the effects of SKU proliferation

When it comes to product picking, SKUs proliferation is a real problem that Distribution Centers and order fulfillment operations must master to stay competitive. Adding items to your offerings and increasing the amount of slow moving inventory increases the supply chain complexity and make order picking processes inefficient.

In this session, we will explore how layer picking can help you address these challenges.

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04/20/2021

Increasing productivity of person-to-goods operations

In an automation-assisted person-to-goods operation, AMRs can take over transport activities inside the warehouse while voice technologies can keep worker’s hands and eyes free to improve picking efficiencies.

In this week’s session, we will explore how voice and robotics technologies can augment person-to-goods case-picking workflows and help improve job satisfaction.

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04/27/2021

Improving a goods-to-person Order Fulfillment System

With continuing SKU proliferation, many FMCG companies see an increasing need for case-level deliveries. An efficient goods-to-person process can be highly beneficial in this environment.

This session will review how effective Goods-to-Person solutions can improve both the productivity and ergonomics of case picking operations.

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Past series available on-demand

Digitization of Intralogistics

Supply chain complexity is increasing, and while customers become more demanding and online shopping is expanding across sectors. That means warehouses need to operate at peak performance, and intralogistics systems have to deliver the high levels of throughput required to stay competitive. Software - and data enablement and advanced operational analytics and are required to enable proactive management and optimization of goods movements through the warehouse. This master class discusses four technologies that can help you achieve this goal.

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Benchmarking today’s supply chain complexities

The supply chain has emerged as a mission-critical function that can define the success or failure of an organization. At the same time, global megatrends such as changing consumer behaviors, a tightly connected global economy and disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic make it increasingly difficult to operate supply chains efficiently.

Our master class examines the key factors that create supply chain complexity and how industry leaders tackle the resulting pain points to increase operational performance and gain a competitive advantage.

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Autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for today's warehouses

Ecommerce and omnichannel shopping have permanently altered market dynamics and buying behaviors. Fluctuating order volumes, a tight labor market and rising customer expectations mean that warehouses and DCs have to operate more efficiently than ever before. In this master class, we will explore how automonous mobile robots (AMR) can help your warehouse operations scale to address these challenges.

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Innovative Warehouse Technologies

Supply chain complexity is increasing, and warehouses need to run at peak efficiency to ensure continued business success. Warehouse management systems are a critical first step in optimizing their operations. But looking past the WMS, what other technologies can help you move performance to the next level? Join us for this master class, to learn about innovative warehouse technologies, use cases and best practices for today's warehouses.

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SKU proliferation in FMCG: How automation can help

The FMCG industry has been challenged with increasing numbers of Stock Keeping Units (SKU) while retail customers demand smaller delivery quantities. As manufacturers change how they produce and distribute their products, mixed-load pallet building emerges as one of the most efficient approaches companies can embrace. However, it increases complexity and the amount of labor required to fulfill customer orders.

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Sustainability

Until recently, sustainability initiatives have been focused on the manufacturing side of the supply chain. Now the spotlight is now on warehouse and transportation, and the measures companies can put in place to reduce their ecological impact. So how should you approach sustainability? Join us for this Master Class series to learn about the role technology can play in building a sustainable supply chain.

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Disruption Mitigation

Warehouses today are under increased pressure to be able to maintain efficiency regardless of outside factors. However, when major disruptions to the supply chain happen, like product shortages or pandemics like COVID, many operations can be left struggling to keep up. Join us for this Master Class series on Disruption Mitigation to learn how the latest technologies and processes can help prepare your operation for whatever challenges it may face.

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SAP Supply Chain Excellence

SAP’s Supply Chain Logistics Suite offers powerful solutions for all areas of supply chain management. But how do you ensure you get the most out of your SAP implementation? And how to best handle the impending migrations from SAP WM to SAP EWM? Join our SAP Experts to learn about trends and best practices around SAP Supply Chain implementations.

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Workplace Efficiencies & Safety

Warehouses are held to a high level of safety standards and workplace safety is paramount to operational production as issues can result in lost time, product, and revenue. Join us for this Master Class series on Workplace Efficiencies and Safety to learn how the latest technologies and automation can help improve your processes and safety.

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Warehouse Technology Excellence

Warehousing is one of the biggest areas for supply chain differentiation. How do you plan to stay competitive and meet your consumer’s needs? Deep dive into the warehouse with topics on critical capabilities, cloud vs. on-prem infrastructure, ROI and automation.

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Cold Storage Trends

Answers to today’s cold storage issues rarely fall in your lap. Or do they? Join the presentations and discussion regarding AMR & voice in cold storage, traceability and food safety and much more.

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Addressing Labor Challenges

Today’s labor market is creating new challenges. This class covers everything from scaling up and down for seasonality or a crisis, to adjusting your workforce to new regulations.

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