CSCMP 2017 EDGE Supply Chain Academic Research Symposium, September 24, Atlanta, Georgia
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FACILITY TOURS

  • Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of payment.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your facility tour registration prior to the conference, and will be able to pick up your ticket on site at the Facility Tours Booth.
  • A conference badge and official photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license, will be required at the time of boarding the bus for departure to your tour.
  • In the case that your tour(s) will require additional information (date of birth or passport number), CSCMP will contact you to obtain this information.
  • You may purchase no more than two tickets at one time for each tour, and must provide the names of each individual ticket holder at the time of purchase.
  • Tour costs are NOT refundable.
  • At the conference, open tour spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Check availability at the CSCMP Customer Service Booth.
  • Do not wear skirts, high heels, and open-toed shoes on tours for safety reasons.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Facility tour seating is limited, so please register early! You must be a fully-paid EDGE conference registrant prior to purchasing a ticket for a tour

Important information regarding facility tours:

Home Depot Direct Fulfillment Distribution Center

Monday, 9/25, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Tour capacity: 40 | Cost: $50 US

Take a walk through the supply chain process of the Home Depot Direct Fulfillment Distribution Center. With over 1,100,000 square feet of space, it services 48 states directly to the customer. The facility enables faster order picking and shipping through new warehouse management and material handling systems. Get a firsthand look at the order processing and e-commerce operations.

By attending this session, you will:

  • Learn about order processing and e-commerce operations.

Requirements:

  • Closed toe shoes

Shuttle transportation:

  • Shuttle will begin boarding at 12:45 pm outside the C1-C2 Lobby (near Registration) in the bus lane.
  • Shuttle departs promptly at 1:00 pm.

Kroger Fully Automated Dry Grocery Distribution Center

Tuesday, 9/26, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tour capacity: 50 | Cost: $50 US

This will cover WITRON's technology at Kroger's fully automated dry grocery distribution center. Every step from receiving to shipping is automated, including storage, depalletizing, and palletizing of store orders. You will see the entire work process of this futuristic warehouse, get an insight into operations and how the technology supports not only the storage itself, but also improves transportation and unloading in stores.

By attending this session, you will:

  • Gain insight into the works and functionalities of a completely automated dry grocery distribution center including automated picking and palletizing.
  • Learn about the most innovative grocery logistics automation solution technology and how it influences operations outside the warehouse as well.

Requirements:

  • Competitors are subject to approval.
  • No skirts.
  • Shoes need to be flat/low heeled and closed toe.
  • Safety vests will be provided.

Shuttle transportation:

  • Shuttle will begin boarding at 10:00 am outside the C1-C2 Lobby (near Registration) in the bus lane.
  • Shuttle departs promptly at 10:15 am.

Porsche Experience Center Luncheon Presentation
with Dr. Norman Firchau, President and CEO of Porsche Consulting, Inc.

Tuesday, 9/26, 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
Tour capacity: 50 | Cost: $100 US

Enjoy a hosted lunch buffet and presentation from Dr. Norman Firchau, the President and CEO of Porsche Consulting, Inc. Porsche has pursued operational excellence through continuous improvement for more than 20 years. It transformed its business from the inside out, eliminating waste in all of its processes and those of its partners. Hear the inspiring journey and lessons learned during the transformation, and how operational excellence along the entire value chain is the key to gaining a competitive advantage. Q&A opportunity will follow. Click here for his full bio.

ALSO:
Be sure to drop your business card in the bowl for the opportunity to win a passenger ride in a demonstration lap after the presentation! Porsche driving coaches will take the wheel while 3 lucky guests buckle in to experience the impressive power and handling of Porsche sports cars on the track. Hurry! Space is limited.

Note: Passengers participating in demonstration laps will be required to sign a release and liability waiver prior to participation.

Shuttle transportation:

  • Shuttle will begin boarding at 10:15 am outside the C1-C2 Lobby (near Registration) in the bus lane.
  • Shuttle departs promptly at 10:30 am.