Webinar: Learn about software and systems to enable the intelligent warehouse

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Learn about drones, robots, and software for the intelligent warehouse.

Learn about the latest software, robots, and drones for the intelligent warehouse in this week’s webinar. Source: Adobe Stock

Tracking mobile robots or monitoring inventory are only parts of the challenge for the intelligent warehouse. As robotics and the accompanying software stack continue to evolve, warehouse operators have more tools to orchestrate and optimize multiple types of robots, as well as human associates.

In this week’s free webinar, attendees will learn from experts around the world about the following:

How smart warehouses can address current industry pain points
How mobile robots and software have improved
The importance of proper collection, analysis, and delivery of data
What levels of orchestration and interoperability are necessary?
Challenges of integrating software with enterprise systems
Considerations for scaling and managing fleets
Is there a role for artificial intelligence?

Register now for this webinar on the intelligent warehouse, which will be at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Attendees can have their questions answered live, and the recording will be available on demand after the initial broadcast.

About the intelligent warehouse speakers:

Aldus von der Burg is the founder and CEO of Meili Robots, a pioneering company in the field of robotics software. With a background in engineering and a passion for using cutting-edge technology to solve complex logistical challenges, von der Burg has steered Meili Robots to develop fleet management software to integrate and optimizes the operations of diverse mobile robot fleets.

Lior Elazary is founder and CEO of inVia Robotics. He has more than 20 years of experience as an executive in Internet networking, robotics, software development, and enterprise architecture businesses.

Elazary has led and directed diverse teams developing everything from back-office systems to core enterprise technologies. In addition, he has a track record of scaling technology companies. He co-founded and later sold EdgeCast, a content delivery platform, as well as HostPro (now Web.com), an internet hosting company.

Elazary completed a master’s degree of computer science at the University of Southern California (USC) with a specialty focus on AI. He attended a Ph.D. program in robotics at USC, where he met his inVia co-founders.

Austin Feagins is senior director of customer solutions at Staci Americas. He has a decade of experience using emerging technologies and supporting some of the leading third-party logistics (3PL) and e-commerce fulfillment providers in the industry.

For Staci Americas, Feagins focuses on selecting and implementing automation and emerging technologies to support the business. Other cross-functional responsibilities include aligning key departments on continuous improvement, sustainability, pricing, and standardization initiatives.

Chad MacGillivray is vice president of distribution operations at Scholastic Canada, has end-user experience with the smart warehouse.

Chad MacGillivray is vice president of distribution operations at Scholastic Canada Ltd. Over 25 years, he has played a crucial role in building and shaping the company’s supply chain and warehouse operations in Canada.

MacGillivray is recognized for his focus on people before process, and his adaptability in the face of unexpected changes. Notable achievements include spearheading a warehouse AI automation project that resulted in $2 million in annual savings driven by a significant increase in picker efficiency.

Currently, MacGillivray is focusing on designing a new automated Canadian hub that is expected to reduce operational expenses by more than 30%.

Chuck Russell is vice president of automated guided vehicle (AGV) sales at Scott Automation. He was global VP of sales at Transbotics since 2007 and sold AGVs worldwide, including in South Korea, China, Brazil, and Europe.

Russell entered the AGV industry after working in defense technology at Unisys and Loral. He has more than 30 years of experience in all facets of industrial automation. Russell has a BBA from Iona University.

Jouni Sievilä is the CEO of Navitec Systems, a global leader specializing in automation software for mobile robots, with a focus on cutting-edge navigation and fleet management solutions for both indoor and outdoor AGVs and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

With over 20 years of experience in automation, Sievilä said his commitment to the innovation ensures that Navitec Systems continues to set the standard in the automation industry, driving the future of intelligent autonomous vehicles.

Jackie Wu is co-founder and CEO of Corvus Robotics, which uses aerial drones for global inventory visibility. With firsthand experience in warehouses across four continents, Wu said he recognized a universal challenge in supply chain management: the outdated methods of inventory checks.

With a strong foundation in robotics engineering and economics, Wu identified the potential to integrate AI, autonomy, and computer vision with cutting-edge hardware manufacturing.

Moderator Eugene Demaitre is editorial director for robotics at WTWH Media, which produces The Robot Report, Automated Warehouse, RoboBusiness, and the Robotics Summit & Expo.

Prior to working for WTWH Media, he was an editor at BNA (now part of Bloomberg), Computerworld, TechTarget, and Robotics Business Review. He has participated in conferences worldwide, as well as spoken on several webcasts and podcasts. Demaitre is always interested in learning more about robotics and the intelligent warehouse. He has a master’s from the George Washington University and lives in the Boston area.