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- Presentation
- Clemson University Distribution Lab
Outlines the value you can bring to your organization by implementing testing into your packaging and prduct development.
- Dr.Greg Batt
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- Panel
- Mercedes-Benz US International Inc.
Providing awareness and sharing hurdles to shipping dangerous goods packaging.
- Josh Galvarino
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- Presentation
- Cummins Inc.
Businesses are increasingly looking to understand the environmental impact of their activities. Life Cycle Analysis software can help companies align their sustainability goals and understand the environmental factors they are facing.
- JJ Webb
- William Murray
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Packaging in Transportation
- Presentation
- Senator International
Senator International’s perspective on packaging as an international freight forwarding company.
- Arie Ooms
Returnable Rack Design
- Presentation
- Magna Decostar
Details the technical aspects of developing a returnable packaging system.
- David Lester
Part Supplier Panel
- Panel
- Draexlmaier, Artiflex, MPC Inc.
3 perspectives on common packaging challenges from different Tier 1 suppliers.
- Robert Stafford
- Jeff Palus
- Bob Furlo
Impact on Digitalizing the Supply Chain
- Presentation
- Surgere
Outlining their approach to digitizing the supply chain and how this effects the supply chain from a technology perspective.
- Dana McBrian
- William Wappler
Alternative Packaging Panel
- Panel
- IPS Packaging and Automation, Tree Brand Packaging, Orbis, NTIC Zerust
4 perspectives on common packaging challenges from different packaging suppliers.
- John Lasitter
- Chris Helms
- Adam Dexheimer
- Dr. Kevin Landmark
GM Transforms Tool Tracking with RFID
- Panel
- Draexlmaier, Artiflex, MPC Inc.
Planning, development, and implementation of RFID solutions for GM and how the auotmotive industry can benefit from the use and understanding of this technology.
- Robert Blankenburg
- Ronald Mills
Exercise in TRUST, Expendable backup packaging fiscal discipline
- Presentation
- Novares
How disruptive technology can improve the logistics management of car parts
- Bob Furlo
Nissan, Returnable Packaging Management
- Presentation
- Nissan Mexico
Packaging criterias for Nissan packaging development
- Patricia Franco Posada
- Francisco Huerta
Track & Trace, or Out of Place
- Presentation
- ConMoto Consulting Group
What happens to packaging during its life cycle? Challenges and concepts around tracking packaging after design and manufacuture.
- Thomas Harthun
Contract Packaging for Replacement Service Parts
- Presentation
- Honda
Promt thought on where contract packaging may or may not be a good fit for your business.
- Adam Therrien
- Christopher Braun
Aftersales Automotive Packaging: Transition in a Global Supply Chain
- Presentation
- Nissan NA
Establishing packaging that meets local and global requirements
- Darrin Lucas
The Evolution of Dana's Packaging Strategy
- Presentation
- Dana Automotive
Complexities and challenges to facing a redesign of over 25,000 parts packaging
- Thomas Harthun
The Future of Supply Chain: Integrated Real-Time Decision Support Systems (DSS)
- Presentation
- Datos Technologies
The future is happening now. Yash will talk about how the business landscape is changing for supply chain and logistics industries through analytics, algorithms, and artificial intelligence.
- Yash Bhatia
- Christopher Braun
Introducing Reusable Packaging: Considering all Angles
- Presentation
- Abatadah
During this presentation, Itha will take you through 10 main processes and equip you with a template of detailed swim lanes showing the sequence of tasks executed by Packaging Suppliers, Part Suppliers, OEMs, Logistics and other Service Providers.
- Itha Venter
Running Out of Floor Space? Solutions for Optimizing Your Facility
- Presentation
- GDI Solutions
Warehouses worldwide are overcrowded and operating inefficiently as a result. In this presentation, Rob is bringing solutions for solving your overcrowded warehouse problems and cost savings for your company as a result.
- Rob Schaftenaar
Optimizing Wheel and Battery Packaging
- Presentation
- TriEnda
Oftentimes packaging is one of the last considerations in the automotive supply chain. Carefully choosing the right packaging for your parts can save time and money where it counts.
- Domenic DiPilato
- Nate Franck
Packaging Challenges Among the Supply Chain
- Presentation
- GSP North America
“Just in Time” packaging can be an enabler to many of the issues facing the industry today.
- Michael Ceritano
Driving Automotive Forward: Innovative Solutions and Customized Programs for the Automotive Industry
- Panel
- IPS Packaging and Automation
IPS will present a number of case studies in creating efficient processes, reducing labor time, and sourcing products locally. Chances are, at least one of these case studies will be relevant to problems in efficiency that you’re currently facing.
- John Lasitter
- Joseph Novak
- Larry White
- Travis Evans
- Todd Meadows
Systems Approach to the Design and Fabrication of Automatic Loaded Steel Racks
- Presentation
- BMW SA
After working for BMW on an international scale, Werner is an expert in process efficiency. His presentation will walk through his 9-step approach to design and analysis and quality assurance processes.
- Werner Els
Insights from the Bodyshop and Assembly Line
- Panel
- BMW NA
The panelists will answer questions about packaging challenges, trends, and hiccups in the supply chain. The audience will have a chance to participate in asking questions of the panelists.
- Scott Grooms
- Paras Gudka
- Amy-Catherine White
Supply Chain Management Today
- Panel
- Supply Chain Expert
Brenda will answer questions and speak candidly about her experience of over 25 years at BMW Manufacturing before diving into the details of supply chain management in the modern economy.
- Brenda Cox
Are High Gloss and Painted Parts Damage Increasing Rework Costs?
- Presentation
- Freudenberg Performance Materials
One of the main concerns of the automotive supply chain is the cost of parts damage as a result of poor packaging and poor planning. Eva’s presentation will offer solutions to this problem and include highly successful case studies.
- Eva Welsh
- Presentation
- Moderated by: Dr. Andrew Hurley
One of the main concerns of the automotive supply chain is the cost of parts damage as a result of poor packaging and poor planning. Eva’s presentation will offer solutions to this problem and include highly successful case studies.
- Norm Kukuk
- Kacie Freeberg
- Breanna Herbert
- Ryan Weber
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