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High-ranking experts from industry and research will be talking about key themes and the latest trends in in-company logistics held in forums in the LogiMAT Arena.
The emphasis will be very much on practical, successful solutions, thus giving maximum benefit to strategists and managers working in procurement, production, warehousing and dispatches.
FF 2024 - Schulz, IFT-2, EN
Wednesday,
10:50
Robust processes for a minimum investment
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Moderated by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Schulz, Director, Institute of Mechanical Handling and Logistics (IFT), University of Stuttgart
Volatile markets, rising costs, and shorter production cycles are putting production systems under increased pressure. Building robust processes is absolutely essential to keep costs under control. Simulation can be deployed to streamline and optimize processes, from planning to virtual launches to live operations of production and logistics systems. Is the investment worth it? How can simulation be used effectively in every phase to yield more robust processes? What other benefits are gained when AI is used to optimize processes through simulation?
Streamlining and optimizing processes in production and logistics systems: simulation as a key component in volatile markets
Ruben Noortwyck, Head of Logistics Department, Institute of Mechanical Handling and Logistics (IFT), University of StuttgartReal-world insights: how industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers can benefit from virtual commissioning
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Scheifele, Managing Partner, ISG Industrielle Steuerungstechnik GmbHFrom simulation to virtual commissioning: digital AGV system models as the key to minimizing risk in smart logistics
Dr.-Ing. Franziska Schloz, Manager Digital Factory & Supply Chain (DFS), MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH
FF 2024 - Schmidt, VDI, EN
Wednesday,
11:50
An existential crisis for e-commerce?
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Moderated by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Thorsten Schmidt, Association of German Engineers (VDI), Society for Production and Logistics (GPL), Professor of Technical Logistics at TU Dresden, President of WGTL e.V.
These are challenging times for e-commerce. Record highs during the pandemic have given way to widespread volatility, slumping sales, and labor shortages—steering the successful industry into turbulent waters. This panel brings together experts to talk about the challenges they face—but also the current solutions they see. Artificial intelligence helps boost the accuracy of predictions. Automatic packaging lines can minimize the need for personnel. Come hear those on the front lines report on their own experiences!
The panel will also offer insights into the ongoing work to establish e-commerce.11:00–11:05 AM
Introduction and moderation
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Thorsten Schmidt11:05–11:10 AM
Future of logistics: how automation is helping—or hindering—e-commerce
Dipl.-Ing. Mathias Bös, General Manager, SDZ11:10–11:15 AM
Decision intelligence as an engine of innovation: how AI-driven decision-making is revolutionizing forecasting processes at the Otto Group
Dr. Malte Meistering, Head of Supply Chain Excellence, Otto Group Holding11:15–11:20 AM
Sustainability, performance, scalability: more important than ever!
Dr.-Ing. Michael Ott, Head of Logistics, Grupo Sesé11:20–11:25 AM
Sustainable intralogistics in e-commerce—decision-making criteria in logistics planning
Bastian Scheu, Head of E-Commerce, Logsol11:25–11:50 AM
Open discussion
FF 2024 - Kretschmer, F-IML, EN
Wednesday,
13:50
Humans and technology—hand in hand on the road to success
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Moderated by: Dr. Dipl.-Psych. Veronika Kretschmer, Senior Scientist, Assistance Systems and Human-Technology Interaction, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML
The workplace of the future is the Social Networked Industry, where human beings and new technologies have safe, trusting, collaborative partnerships. This forum presents solutions to counteract the shortage of skilled workers and the effects of demographic change: Exoskeletons have the potential to reduce the physical toll on warehouse workers tasked with handling inventory, “pick-by” systems provide cognitive support to pickers, and AI can crunch the data on every warehouse movement to optimize intralogistics processes.
Paperless, efficient, and error-free picking: pick-by-light with ePaper
Artur Brommer, Head of Business Development, ekko GmbHExoskeletons for physical support in industrial workstations
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robert Weidner, Professor for Production Engineering at the University of Innsbruck; Head of Robotics and Automation Group at the Production Engineering Laboratory, Helmut Schmidt University Hamburg; Managing Director at exoIQ GmbHWas bringt’s? - Technische Lösungen mit Sensoren und Machine-Learning bewerten
Dr.-Ing. Sascha Feldhorst, CEO, MotionMiners GmbH
FF 2024 - Wimmer, BAYFU, EN
Wednesday,
14:50
5G: Foundation of digital industry
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Moderated by: Stefan Wimmer, Managing Partner, Bayerische Funknetz GmbH (BAYFU)
The mobile communications and industry experts at BAYFU offer an exciting glimpse into 5G technology and how it can help businesses face the challenges of digital transformation. Attendees also get a field report from the Prinzhorn Group, which has already successfully deployed a 5G campus network.
This trade forum addresses the most urgent industry issues and explains how 5G campus networks can be a flexible, scalable, future-proof tool for raising critical operational technology apps to a new level.
FF 2024 - Ullrich, ForumFTS, EN
Wednesday,
15:50
The future of mobile robots from the perspective of sensor manufacturers
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Moderated by: Dr.-Ing. Günter Ullrich, Managing Partner, Forum-FTS GmbH; Head of VDI Technical Committee for AGVs
In the future, mobile robots will perform a wide range of tasks in every imaginable scenario. They’ll no longer be restricted to factory floors and warehouses of manufacturing businesses, they’ll also move into the publicly accessible areas. There they’ll not only deal with trained personnel, they’ll also need to navigate around people who are not prepared or trained to interact with robots. This presents unique safety challenges for their underlying design and sensor technology.
The panel of experts will address these challenges, break down what future scenarios might look like, and outline the requirements. The panel will then discuss possible strategies and technical solutions for these scenarios.
Panel discussion with:
Dr.-Ing. Günter UllrichFrank Bauder, Head of Competence Center Services, Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG Arno Hagemann, Business Development Manager LiDAR Sensors, Pepperl+Fuchs Gruppe Philipp Maurer, Global Industry Manager, SICK Sensor Intelligence
FF 2024- Pieringer, LH, EN
Wednesday,
16:50
LogiMAT Summit: trends in intralogistics
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Moderated by: Matthias Pieringer, editor in chief, LOGISTIK HEUTE, HUSS-VERLAG GmbH
Intralogistics products and services are critical in the effort to achieve efficient processes in the manufacturing, commercial, and service industries. The LogiMAT Summit brings together leading minds from the business and scientific communities to discuss the trends and developments that define intralogistics today. The forum will also address the challenges and opportunities that this yields for intralogistics.
Panel discussion with:
Jos de Vuyst, CEO, Stow Group Christian Erlach, Chief of Sales, Jungheinrich AG Jörg Rommelfanger, Head of Robotics Division Germany, ABB AG Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Thorsten Schmidt, Professor of Technical Logistics, Technische Universität Dresden Dr. Florian Heydenreich, Executive Vice President Sales & Service, Still EMEA