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MWPVL International is participating in the following industry events.

September 10, 2013 2013 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Picking Palooza - How to Select a Split Case Picking System This omnipotent presentation provides an objective and unbiased comparison of multiple leading split case order picking technologies.  Each technology solution will be described with pros and cons, "best fit" applications, labor requirements, price point, etc.   Solutions discussed will include voice-directed picking, pick to light, and multiple Goods to person systems including Multishuttle, Autostore, Miniload ASRS, horizontal carousels, and Kiva bot-based systems. Take-home tools include a specification-rich decision making matrix. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
January 21-24, 2013 PROMAT 2013 McCormick Place, Chicago IL
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 DC Velocity Webcast Location: Your Desk “Driverless” Forklifts: Efficiency Booster or Gimmick? This webcast provides an overview of “driverless” robotic forklifts work and how this technology is unfolding for distribution operations that involve full case picking.  Marc Wulfraat, President of MWPVL International, will discuss when this technology makes economic sense and whether these vehicles live up to the hype. To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here. Also, you can watch the videocast if you Click Here. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 9 - 12, 2012 2012 Material Handling & Logistics Conference (Sponsored by Dematic) Park City, Utah Storage - The 10 Levels of Pallet Storage Technology The alternatives available to store pallets today are many and span from conventional manual handling to lights-out deep lane AS/RS.  This session will expose you to a broad array of technologies and compare them in terms of investment, ROI, physical capabilities, pros, cons, best fit applications and operational implications.  This is a great overview for the poor soul who thinks that technology implies mile-high rack systems that require an oil well and PhD to own and operate.  New hybrid solutions will pleasantly surprise you!   In addition, MWPVL International has developed a new automated tool to economically assess multiple automated distribution centers and this will be presented for the first time at this session. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat Slotting - Tools and Views on Smart Replenishment Optimizing the putaway locations of your stored inventory based on demand and history sounds great on paper.  Why wouldn't you do it?  This point-counterpoint panel discussion debates the utility of contemporary slotting/reslotting software vs. the subjective wisdom of manual management.  Included will be a short overview of a typical modern tool, a friendly discussion of the 2 approaches and some time for audience Q & A and participation. It may not be conclusive but will be fun to watch! Panel Member: Marc Wulfraat
June 10-13, 2012 2012 TECSYS User Conference (Sponsored by TECSYS) Westin Montreal, Montreal QC Value Added Strategies for Today’s Challenging Distribution Channel Keynote Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
Jan 29-31, 2012 2012 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Orlando, FL
October 26, 2011 Virtual Conference - Supply Chain Best Practices: Boost Productivity And Cut Costs. Webcast Sponsored by Peerless Media (Logistics Management Magazine and Supply Chain Management Review). Location: Your Desk Warehouse and DC Management: Tips for Optimizing the Distribution Network. This presentation provides a non-technical, executive-level” discussion on how to think through a distribution network strategy redesign. The emphasis is on understanding a typical approach, what to expect by way of deliverables, transportation geography, and the lessons learned. The experience gained from managing numerous distribution network strategy projects will be drawn upon to illustrate the types of challenges that need to be addressed with this type of a study.  To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 22, 2011 DC Velocity Webcast Sponsored by Epicor Location: Your Desk   Value Added Strategies for Today’s Challenging Distribution Channel Distributors are increasingly required to manage complex customer-specific service requirements that create tremendous operational and technology challenges.  Failure to meet these requirements can result in expensive charge backs and/or loss of business.  This is especially true in the wholesale to retail distribution channel. This webcast provides an overview of the challenges that wholesale distributors must excel at to comply with customer-specific requirements that impact: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); Order Management; Pricing; Warehouse Value Added Services; Shipping compliance. These issues will be placed under the microscope by MWPVL International, a leading supply chain, logistics, and distribution consulting firm who will present real world examples of how some companies are providing value and the cost of failure when they do not.  To receive a copy of this presentation please Click Here. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
March 21-24, 2011 PROMAT 2011 McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL USA
February 20-22, 2011 Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Logistics Conference 2011 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL
January 18, 2011 Manhattan Partner Days (Sponsored by Manhattan Associates) The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA
September 19-22, 2010 Material Handling and Logistics Conference  (Sponsored by Dematic - HK Systems) The Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Park City, UT   OfficeMax Optimizes Its Distribution Network Strategy The OfficeMax supply chain supports 2 fundamentally different businesses – 50% retail (950+ stores) and 50% direct sales (thousands of contract customers).  The distribution network consists of 27 sites stocking in excess of 30,000 SKUs for replenishing stores and supplying direct and contract sales channels with next day delivery.  In 2008, with the onset of the recession, OfficeMax recognized it needed to continue to improve product availability and inventory turns while dramatically reducing operating expenses.  A distribution network optimization study was performed to leverage the recession and to drive network design innovation to position the company for long term profitable growth. This is the story of this study and the results that were achieved by OfficeMax. Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 15, 2010 2010 TECSYS User Conference (Sponsored by TECSYS) Hilton Toronto, Toronto ON Keynote Presentation: Order Picking Technologies For Optimizing Distribution Operations Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
June 9-10, 2010 Witron Retail Conference 2010 (Sponsored by Witron) The Westin Bristol Place Hotel, Toronto, ON
April 27, 2010 North American 2010 (NA 2010) Supply Chain Summit I-X Center, Cleveland, OH Insight into Redesigning Your Distribution Network Strategy Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
April 11-13, 2010 Supply Chain Operations Private Exposition (SCOPE) Rosen Shingle Creek Resort , Orlando, FL
January 15, 2010 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Dallas Fort Worth Roundtable, La Cima Club, Irving, TX Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing? Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
October 5, 2009 HighJump Innovation 2009 Conference Loews Royal Pacific Hotel, Orlando, FL Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing? Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
September 15, 2009 Material Handling and Logistics Conference  (Sponsored by HK Systems) The Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Park City, UT Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing? Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
February 10, 2009 Supply Chain & Logistics Canada / CAL Executive Royal Inn, Sapphire Ballroom Calgary, AB, Canada Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing? Speaker : Marc Wulfraat
February 5, 2009 Supply Chain & Logistics Canada / CAL Paramount Conference Center & Event Venue, Vaughan, ON, Canada Supply Chain Leaders: What Are They Doing? Speaker : Marc Wulfraat