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Logistic spring: 3 trade fairs not to be missed in March

March 13,2024

In March, the logistics sector is in turmoil: alongside the giant LogiMAT (1,600 exhibitors and over 60,000 visitors), other national trade fairs are making their mark by offering specific local approaches. IntraLogisteX in the UK, SITL in France, Supply Chain Innovations in Belgium: what are their signatures? Here’s an overview and 15 highlights.

IntraLogisteX: trade fairs in the trade fair

IntraLogisteX on paper :

IntraLogisteX is the UK’s biggest logistics event. Previously held at the Coventry Building Society, the show is moving to the NEC Birmingham this year due to growth: 60 speakers and 8,000 visitors are expected for this 2024 edition. Although this is a far cry from LogiMAT’s 60,000 visitors, nearly 9 out of 10 people would recommend the event to their peers, notably for the quality of the speakers and the strong editorial bias.

IntraLogisteX in the field :

IntraLogisteX is dividing its exhibition into several events: one area will be entirely devoted to robotics and automation, another to responsible supply chain management, and the last to exhibitors’ case studies and feedback. This editorial positioning reflects the concerns of the sector. LogiMAT has placed AI, sustainability and ergonomics at the heart of its programme.

[Le talk Exotec] Large-scale storage automation to reduce risk

Faster to deploy than traditional automation systems, ASRSs that use robotics to optimise logistics warehouses are also more flexible. Warehouse control systems, storage, retrieval: what’s in it for them on a large scale? Simon Jones, UK Sales Executive, takes us through the benefits of these systems in 30 minutes to discover the Skypod intralogistics process automation system.

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SITL: time for debate

SITL on paper :

40 years of existence, 400 exhibitors, 110 conferences: the 2024 edition of the SITL show will be under the banner of ‘Metamorphoses and paths of change’. Mature in age, but young in spirit: over 200 exhibitors from the robotics, automation, IoT technologies and information systems sectors are expected.

SITL in the field :

The programme for the International Transport and Logistics Show is distinguished by the emphasis it places on round tables. These formats are more conducive to the exchange of best practice, and will feature an interesting mix of speakers from institutions, associations and businesses such as ADEME, AFILOG, SNCF Réseau and Amazon France Logistique. A valuable opportunity for the French market.

At the same time, this year the show is launching informal events to encourage exchanges between the players in the ecosystem, from hauliers to logisticians and political authorities.

[Le talk Exotec] Use case Supply Web: anticipating the future with warehouse automation equipment

How does an automated logistics service help to anticipate the future? Efficiency, added value, competitiveness: a report from the field with a 3PL player, Supplyweb, 6 months after the installation of Exotec®’s Skypod® automatic storage system in one of its warehouses.

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Supply Chain Innovations: management, flash interviews… and dating!

Supply Chain Innovations on paper :

With 800 visitors expected, this is the most confidential, if not the most intimate, of the spring’s logistics events. Particular attention is paid to the quality of the presentations, both in terms of content and format. Among the many good reasons to come to the show are feedback on specific problems (for example, sanding down a warehouse floor to remove all its rough edges), as well as conferences dedicated to management.

Supply Chain Innovations in the field:

  • Heineken, OptimaT, Horizonwest, Barry Callebaut: local trade fairs, but international use cases!
  • Innovative and effective: the flash interview format. Interviews lasting up to 6 minutes on concepts such as cyber-resilience in supply chains, or the best ways to plan your production process.
  • The emphasis is also on quality networking, with an online schedule for ‘dating’ other show participants.
[Talk Exotec] BlueStar use case: the great leap forward for its distribution centre

Maurice Van Rijn, VP Business Development at BlueStar, will present the group’s strategic transition towards the implementation of a robotic storage solution in its warehouses with Exotec.

Practical info

  • Supply Chain Innovations
  • 14 March 2024, Antwerp Expo
  • Meet the Exotec team
  • Free for industry professionals, €100 excluding VAT for consultants, €900 excluding VAT for suppliers
  • Talk Exotec: Thursday 14 March at 1.35 pm

SITL, IntraLogisteX, SCI: 15 conferences to bookmark

What are the talks, conferences and round tables worth attending at the 2024 edition of these three trade fairs? Here are our picks:

FairConferenceSummarySpeaker
SCI Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things for self-organised logistics.Closing SCI discussion on federated learning, an innovative IT learning paradigm and its logistical application.Dr. Raymond G. Hoogendoorn, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Logistics, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Unlocking supply chain resilience and sustainability.What can we do with new data sources? Focus on the combination of Microsoft’s Modern Data Platform and the Association for Supply Chain Management’s (ASCM) SCOR-DS supply chain metrics and their impact on the supply chain. Timothy Van Brusselen, Partner analytics, Moore/ element61.
Round table on supply chain trends in 2024 and how they will be put into practice. Expert review of supply chain trends 2024 and the impact on day-to-day operations. Round table discussion led by two moderators, with several guests. Moderators: Eric De Vriendt, SAP Supply and Alexander Truwant, Supply chain transformation expert, Flexso.
Flash interviewsOn key subjects such as cyber-resilience in supply chains or how best to plan your production process.Roy Coppieters, PwC.Erik de Vos, EyeOn.Olivier Corluy, Optimact.Van den Broeke, Körber.Steve Vercammen, SSI Schäfer.Steven Pauly , Slimstock.Vincent Rijnaars, Addverb Technologies.Jan-Willem Klinkenberg, TGWAndy van Mieghem, Vanas Engineering.Ronald Schepers, Hardis/Reflex.
How do you put in place a management system to maximise results and motivate employees? Practical tools, concrete steps and key success factors to guide organisations through a tight labour market. By the author of ‘Mechanics for Managers’. Romeo Baertsoen, WidePeak.
SITLWhat kind of logistics in 2050? Decarbonisation, robotisation, artificial intelligence, diversification of the supply chain… What is the medium-term outlook for the logistics sector? How can we be sustainable while meeting growing demand? Xavier-Yves Valere, Head of Freight and Logistics, DGITM.Yann Tremeac, Deputy Head of Transport and Mobility, ADEME.Laetitia Dablanc, Director of Research at Gustave Eiffel University, Director of the Logistics City Chair.David Lewkowitz, Chairman of Amazon France Logistique.
Re-industrialisation, decarbonisation and zero development: an impossible equation? On the one hand, the France 2030 investment and reindustrialisation programme. How can we overcome the apparent contradictions in the supply chain? Franck Dhersin, Senator for Nord, Vice-Chairman of the GART.Jérôme Grand, Director of Territories, SNCF Réseau.Yannick Buisson, Chairman of the Supply Chain Council, Union TLF Managing Director for Central and Western Europe, FM Logistic.Diana Dizian, Director, AFILOG.
Generative AI, pushing back the frontiers of logistics?Predicting demand, optimising delivery routes or managing stocks: the potential of generative AI is revolutionary in the logistics sector. Let’s take a closer look at its prospects and practical applications. Vincent Perrin, Technical Director, IBM Ecosystem France Didier Huet, VP Supply Chain, Valeo.
The warehouse of the future: focus on the latest trends in the sector.What will the warehouse of the future look like? A round-up of innovations to keep a close eye on. Laurent Desprez, Euralogistic.Micaël Hurtrel, ATLANSE Lille.Christophe Danbglot, CIKISI.Margaux Garcia, Auxivo.
Presentations and tests of exoskeletons to protect employees by reducing their workload. It’s all in the title: a presentation of the MATE XB, a non-motorised exoskeleton that provides lumbar support.Patrice ROUDET, Exoskeleton Business Development Manager, COMAU France.
IntraLogisteXHow can automation help SMEs achieve net zero? What is net zero and how can it be achieved? Answers and practical case studies based on automation. Will Kinghorn, Technology adoption specialist, Made Smarter.
Understanding the limits of generative AI. How can generative AI be used in logistics? What are the risks, and above all, how can it be used safely? Simon Thorne, Senior Lecturer Computer Science, Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Met Uni.
Robotics: the view from government. What is the UK Government’s view of robotics and its opportunities?Gordon Baker, Policy Lead for Robotics, UK Department of Science, Innovation Technology, UK Department for Science, Innovation Technology.
Panel Discussion : AI – a threat to job security? A round-table discussion to find out how companies can strike a balance between integrating AI and ensuring the well-being and safety of their teams.Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale, Editor, Robotics and Automation Magazine.Agnes Wamagui, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Robotics – InnovateUK.Simon Thorne, Senior Lecturer Computer Science, Cardiff School of Technologies, Cardiff Met Uni.Gordon Baker, Policy Lead for Robotics, UK Department of Science, Innovation Technology, UK Department of Science, Innovation Technology.Robbie Cato, Automation Specialist, Morrisons PLC.
Insights from Robotics Automation Magazine on the future of UK industry. ‘Key takeaways’ from the editor of Robotics and Automation Exhibition magazine ’A summary of the events that have changed the face of the industry over the last 12 months. Ursula O’Sullivan-Dale, Editor, Robotics and Automation Magazine.

Exotec X LogiMAT

Exotec will be exhibiting at LogiMAT, which remains a must-attend logistics trade fair. Get your free entry and come and meet us (stand 5F71, Hall 5). On the programme: presentation of the Skypod system and one-to-one discussions with our experts. In the presence of our CTO Renaud Heitz and our CRO Arthur Bellamy.

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