PREVIEW MULTIMODAL 2015
Green initiatives and inventory optimisation I
nventory optimisation and reducing the environmental impact and operational costs of warehousing are two of the topical workshops headlining this year’s Multimodal show at the Birmingham NEC. The UK and Ireland’s leading transport and supply chain event will host a UK Warehouse Association Pavilion on the exhibition floor. The Rack Group, Flexi and Spaciotempo
will join 250 transport and logistics exhibitors showcasing innovative solutions to an expected 7500 visitors. “Multimodal brings supply chain decision makers together with innovators and suppliers with the right experience,” says director Robert Jervis. “We are looking forward to a lively three days of networking and business opportunities for visitors and exhibitors as well as some informative debate and useful training sessions.” Innovations being showcased will include a 100% recyclable lightweight pallet made by Pallite and capable of lifting a tonne of product with a stacking strength of seven tonnes.
GREEN ALTERNATIVES A panel session on 29 April chaired by the CA Group will look at green alternatives and cost-saving ideas for warehousing including using the building envelope to generate heat, solar PV and modern building design. On 28 April enVista will share insight
on inventory optimisation, looking at ensuring the right SKU is in the right place at the right time. A seminar on cutting emissions in our cities chaired by Gasrec will look at options and solutions, bringing shippers together with providers to debate the issues.
“We have teamed up with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to put together a program looking at innovation and how to run slicker, more compliant supply chains,” explains seminar director Emma Murray. “We will be hosting a mix of panel debates, workshops and seminars to tackle the big issues, look at legislation and showcase innovative products and ideas.” Retailers including Boots and Waitrose
will be sharing their supply chain insight during the show joined by Blue Chip companies such as Lafarge, National Rail and DB Schenker.
The CILT’s Omnichannel panel on 28 April will look at how supply chains can adapt to demands in addition to challenges and solutions including a look at environmental issues and drones. Modal shift to rail and water will feature on the FTA’s seminar day on 29 April including input from Sainsbury’s and the Co-Operative speaking about the solutions that have worked for them. Visitors will be able to take part in a
session on Measuring Carbon Footprint run by the FTA as well as a series of talks focusing on air freight efficiencies including a look at warehousing options at the UK’s airports. A full list of the topics and speakers
and a brochure for the seminars is available online. Multimodal will once again host a
Panel debates, workshops and seminars will tackle the big issues, cover legislation and showcase innovative products and ideas
Shippers’ Village giving freight buyers a private space to meet logistics suppliers. Kalmar, Terex, Terberg, Konecranes, and Hyster will be on the exhibition floor to share insight on latest developments.
NETWORKING EVENTS Visitors can take advantage of networking events including a VIP dinner and awards evening at the National Motorcycle Museum. Over 500 guests will enjoy a champagne reception and three-course meal at the event hosted by Simon Weston OBE. Registration for Multimodal is now open using an online system connected to LinkedIn profiles which enables visitors and exhibitors to organise one- to-one meetings and easily contact suppliers and peers who are attending the event.
www.multimodal.org.uk OFF-THE-SHELF OR BESPOKE SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR INTERMODAL INDUSTRY
Fargo Systems specialises in providing software and services to the intermodal transport industry developing off-the-shelf or bespoke software to meet business requirements. Customers include shipping lines, rail operators, road transport hauliers, 3PLs and freight-forwarders. Its range of highly-customisable products includes: TOPS: the award-nominated transport management system catering for all types and size of business and designed specifically for container and intermodal operations.
TOPSon the go: a completely integrated mobile telematics solution for GPS tracking, job orders, status updates and ePOD, demurrage/ detention; it caters for both intermodal and general distribution models.
CYMAN: Container Yard Management with extensive interfacing options including CODECOs and ERTS (inland customs clearance).
containercentral.com: an online information and transaction exchange with collaborative tools for supply and transport chain partners. Recent developments include a significant uptake of a new fully hosted and managed solution with the complete product range available on a Pay as you Go (Software as a Service) business model.
The intermodal industry by definition requires a complex set of tools to ensure the efficient visibility and collaboration between the numerous parties involved.
Fargo Systems prides itself on its ability to find innovative solutions to each of these requirements. Its offering extends beyond simple off-the- shelf products to a range of solutions and services that fit the multimodal business requirement. By providing the Pay as you Go service Fargo says it removes further obstacles both in terms of capital expenditure or long- term commitment concerns; this facility has already proven very popular.
Fargo Systems
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