MHI provides a complete lineup of educational seminars at ProMatDX

ProMatDX will offer more than 100 seminars on a variety of manufacturing and supply chain topics including sponsored sessions focused on robotics, automation and a host of other relevant, timely subjects. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CT and all of them feature an interactive Q&A where attendees can ask questions and participate in the conversation.

For this virtual event, MHI is offering these industry group presentations:

Determining what AS/RS Solution Is Best For my Application
Monday April 12,
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
What information is required to evaluate and select an automated storage & retrieval system (AS/RS)? What AS/RS solutions are currently available? If you are faced with these questions, this seminar will provide an understanding of the process of selecting the AS/RS solution which is most suitable for your business application. Solutions to be discussed include unit load, mini-load, VLMs, shuttles, horizontal/ vertical carousels, and cube-based storage.

Planning Your Rack System –Traditional and E-Commerce
Tuesday April 13,
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT
在仓储和电子商务成为常态distribution, the need to adapt storage and retrieval systems is imminent. The Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) industry experts will share how rack system designs are changing to meet the requirements in the e-commerce world.

Game-Changing Mobile Automation Applications
Tuesday April 13,
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
Whether it’s AGVs, AMRs, or AGCs, automated material movement has become essential for success across manufacturing, distribution and warehousing. This seminar outlines winning applications that are creating game-changing competitive advantages. Understanding these successful applications will prepare you to solve your mobile automation challenges.

The Latest & Greatest Products & Services @ ProMatDX in 25 Minutes
Wednesday April 14,
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CT
See the latest and greatest advances presented to you in a short 25 minutes. MHI Solutions Community will be showing you what the leading organizations are demonstrating and presenting at ProMatDX and you will be assured not to miss a thing. They will review the what, why and where to finding more information on the latest and greatest new products at the show.

How to Calculate ASRS/ROI: Key Metrics that Often Get Overlooked
Wednesday April 14,
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CT
Building an ROI model with all the pertinent factors that addresses the needs of your audience will make the justification of the AS/RS investment easier. The seminar will look at how to include direct and indirect expenses, along with using sensitivity analysis to understand how different factors can affect the results of the ROI.

Storage Rack Safety 101
Wednesday April 14,
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT
的年代afe use of a storage rack system is key to the productivity of a warehouse. In this session, MHI members discuss the resources available from the Rack Manufacturers Institute that can be used to design and implement a safe rack system. Come learn what inspections are necessary in maintaining a safe rack system, how to assess rack damage, and how to make a repair-or-replace decision.

Virtual Visualization, Simulation, and Analysis…A critical component of automating your warehouse
Wednesday April 14,
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT
Considering expanding with another warehouse or perhaps revamping your existing DC? A critical component of your success will be implementing material handling systems that are flexible and expandable for the widest variety of product volume and mix. This seminar will demonstrate the key benefits of using such software tools and implementing best practices.

Use the “Education” tab at promatshow.com to learn more about MHI’s ProMatDX educational sessions.