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The biggest safety risks are not always where businesses think they are. This panel takes a practical look at where injuries, vulnerabilities and operational failures really arise across warehouse and yard environments. Topics include vehicle and pedestrian movement, loading bays, reversing, manual handling, visitor flows, access control and site preparedness. The session will also consider Martyn’s Law in a practical way, linking safety, security and operational readiness without becoming a legal box-ticking exercise.Chairperson
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After the first wave of automation investment, what comes next? This session looks beyond the hype to explore how operators should prioritise future automation projects. Covering robotics, AMRs, sortation, labour availability, WMS/WCS integration, scalability and ROI, the panel will help visitors understand where automation genuinely belongs in their next investment plan and how to avoid costly mistakes when moving from ambition to implementation.Speakers
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Trade uncertainty, energy volatility, policy change, conflict disruption, supplier risk and cost pressure are now part of the operating environment. This strategic panel explores what warehouse and yard operators can still control when the wider world feels unstable. From scenario planning and inventory strategy to supplier diversification, alternative routes, contracts, data visibility, contingency labour, yard capacity and automation, the session focuses on practical ways to reduce risk and protect performance.
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When a warehouse or yard system starts to creak, replacement is not always the only answer. This practical panel helps operators decide whether to upgrade, extend, integrate or replace their existing WMS or YMS. Covering legacy platforms, migration risk, cost of change, operational disruption and futureproof planning, the session gives visitors a clearer framework for making better system decisions without defaulting to unnecessary complexity or expense.
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29th June - 1st July 2027
NEC Birmingham - Hall 3A
NEC Birmingham - Hall 3A
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29th June - 1st July 2027
NEC Birmingham - Hall 3A
29th June - 1st July 2027
NEC Birmingham - Hall 3A
NEC Birmingham - Hall 3A