Logistics & Distribution moves the industry sustainably
Exhibitors present their innovations with speed
On the first day, as part of the "Speed Innovation Update", the audience learned from Hartwig Bastian, Kardex Germany GmbH, how order picking works with carousels. The solution for optimal warehouse utilization was illustrated by Sebastian Ostermann, SCHULTE Lagertechnik, using two reference projects as examples. Bruno Skraber, SSI Schäfer AG, revealed how storage platforms are cleverly used.Change Readiness - Organizational Change Capabilities as a Strategic Success Factor was the topic of the short presentation by Hubert Wallimann, atelierwallimann. The Fachzirkel für Verzollung, a network platform for foreign trade, was presented by Bernhard Mähr, BMC Establishment. More success in e-commerce was promised by Roland Martin, Swisslog WDS. His recipe: retail through scalable and adaptable automation solutions.On the second day, digitalization in logistics was the topic of a practical check by Sandra Brüstle, Gebrüder Weiss AG. Christian Flörkemeier, Scandit, knew about augmented reality scanning for logistics. Jonas Batt, GS1 Switzerland, explained the Lean&Grean initiative - sustainability put into practice.
Experts in casual interview
Thomas Bögli's guests were Stefano Ghilardi, Sales Manager, Linde Material Handling and President swisslifter. For him, digitalization in material handling vehicles has long been a reality. He predicts that in 10 years, around 30 percent of warehouse vehicles will be driving autonomously. The technical possibilities and trends in robotics are also a big topic for Thomas Schneider, FANUC Switzerland GmbH. Maite Mihm, LuckaBox GmbH, and Simon Bohne, RAPP Trans AG, discussed urban logistics, the last mile to the end customer, so to speak.They agreed: When the customer orders something, he wants it quickly. According to Jürgen Andermahr, SAP (Schweiz) AG, data is the new gold in the age of digitalization. Ines Furler, Fastlog AG, addressed the question of outsourcing - service without borders? Boundless also seems to be the topic of automation. René Holzer, Gilgen Logistics AG, talks about innovative technologies.
Logistics Technology and Innovation Park TIP
Logistics innovations help to increase efficiency and performance in the value chain. Companies need them to be able to constantly develop their logistics processes and business models further and sustainably. Knowing about and introducing new and promising ideas at an early stage can lead to a striking competitive advantage.On the initiative of the Logistics Network Association (VNL), Swiss SMEs and startups from the logistics sector presented their products at a joint stand. The best TIP Innovation 2018 received an award. It went to Pickwings AG for its digital transport solution for companies and private individuals.
Business Bar with Show Room Presentations
Thanks to sponsor Videojet, visitors were able to relax in the Business Bar. And those who also wanted to have some intellectual nourishment in addition to fine food and refreshing drinks got their money's worth at the Show Room Presentations. Because in the Business Bar, innovative exhibitors presented their inventions, products and solutions - briefly, crisply, informatively.
Networking Apéro
The trade show management took this year's trade shows as an opportunity to expand the previous exhibitors' evening and, for the first time, to actively invite visitors to this event. This provided an opportunity for personal exchange in an informal atmosphere after the busy day at the show. The concept met with approval from exhibitors and visitors alike.
