Modex 2012:
The big picture
SUPPLY CHAINS ENCOMPASS A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND
technologies, from manufacturing and warehousing to distribution and logistics. All of those and more will be on display Feb. 6–9, 2012, when Atlanta’s
Georgia World Congress Center hosts the inaugural Modex Show, one of the
largest expositions for supply chain solutions in the Americas.
Modex will offer visitors unprecedented access to supply chain efficiency solutions, learning opportunities, and information by showcasing the products and
services of over 500 exhibitors. The show’s organizer, the Material Handling
In addition, MHIA has teamed up with 19
industry associations and academic institutions,
which will collocate educational events with
Modex 2012 to provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn more about managing the supply
chain. Examples of these association, government, and academic partners include the Association for Automatic
Identification and Mobility (AIM), the Council of Supply Chain Management
Professionals (CSCMP), the Georgia Institute of Technology Supply Chain &
Logistics Institute, the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), the U.S.
Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration, and the
Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC). A complete list can be
found at www.modexshow.com/collocation. (Note: Some collocated events have
separate fees.)
Feb. 6–8
The Reverse Logistics Association
Conference and Expo in Las Vegas will
feature pre-conference workshops followed by a two-day conference and
expo highlighting best practices and
solutions for reverse logistics professionals. ( http://rltshows.com/vegas.php)
Feb. 8
The state of Georgia will hold its
Fourth Annual Georgia Logistics
Summit at the Georgia World
Congress Center in Atlanta. Speakers
from six industries will share their
companies’ success stories and discuss developments that could threaten their competitive position.
( http://summit.georgialogistics.org)
March 19–22
Logistics and Supply Chain
Management 2012 will offer more
than 200 sessions and labs, networking events, and demos showcasing
the latest updates and best practices
for using SAP supply chain management solutions. ( www.scm2012.com)
NAVIGATING THE SHOW FLOOR
For ease of navigation, the 150,000-square-foot show floor will be divided into
three solution-specific centers: Manufacturing & Assembly Solutions,
Fulfillment & Delivery Solutions, and Information Technology (IT) Solutions.
Exhibitors from across North America will be on hand to showcase the following technologies and services:
▪ Material handling equipment and systems: Automated storage and retrieval
systems, automatic guided vehicle systems, alternative fuel systems,
casters/wheels/tires, hydraulic and electrical components and controls, robots,
personnel/burden carriers, racks, forklifts, batteries, flexible manufacturing systems, unit handling systems, conveyors and sortation equipment, ergonomic
and safety equipment, scissor lifts, order picking, carousels, modular drawer
storage, sustainable facility solutions, tool handling, shelving, and workstations.
▪ Packaging, containers, and shipping equipment: Box and carton makers,
packaging machinery, wrapping, inspection of products by weight or scanning,
pallets, wire baskets, plastic and metal containers, and palletizing equipment.
▪ Inventory management and controlling technologies: Computers, controllers, software programs, systems integrators, manufacturing execution systems, warehouse management systems, supply chain and logistics exe- p. xx
March 26–29
“Ensuring Operational Logistics
Effectiveness” is the theme of the
28th Annual National Logistics
Conference and Exhibition, to be
hosted in Miami by the National
Defense Industrial Association. The
conference brings together senior-level logistics policymakers in government and private industry.
( www.ndia.org)
April 2–4
The Supply Chain Council will hold its
annual SCC Global User Meeting
and Supply Chain World North
America conference together this
year. The event will also include interactive workshops. (
www.supplychain-world.org/na)
