The Intralogistics Trade Fair MHLC by Dematic Takes Place Virtually

The Material Handling & Logistics Conference (MHLC) organized by Dematic GmbH will take place for the first time as a purely online event from October 27 to 29, 2020. With the Future-Forward Event, Dematic brings together over 5,000 global logistics experts, partners, market insiders, decision-makers, startup owners, and innovators.

(Heusenstamm) Dematic is hosting the Material Handling & Logistics Conference (MHLC) from October 27 to 29, 2020. For the first time, this high-profile event focused on intralogistics, which has been established in the USA for 35 years, will take place entirely online and be available worldwide. The MHLC has always been regarded as one of the most important cross-industry networking events on the topic of supply chain. This year, the event is themed “Future Forward” and offers a comprehensive program for the professional and personal development of participants, as well as cross-industry knowledge exchange, with numerous seminars, keynotes, roundtables, and networking opportunities. Due to its international character, the MHLC will be conducted entirely in English.

Supply Chain Management from Different Perspectives

The three-day virtual MHLC is packed with presentations, discussions, and informational sessions that illuminate the demands of modern supply chain management from various angles. The focus will be on current and future challenges and how they can be addressed. It will also highlight how new standards can be set in an uncertain business environment. Additionally, it will demonstrate how artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and robotics are reshaping retail and logistics. Keynote speakers include Claudia Olsson, founder and CEO of Stellar Capacity and Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, former Alibaba manager Porter Erisman, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, and Formula 1 driver and 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard.
“Future Forward is a method and mindset for supply chain experts to cope with the unforeseen changes of 2020,” says Hasan Dandashly, President and CEO of Dematic. “By presenting the MHLC on a virtual platform and inviting participants globally, we hope to empower them with the insights, strategies, and innovations that will lead them to future success.” The MHLC 2020 has been specifically designed for the professional and personal development of supply chain and logistics experts who want to achieve more – both for their companies and for themselves.

Four Thematic Blocks

The event is divided into four thematic blocks:

• Reset: Maintaining the relative balance between supply and demand without sacrificing profitability or customer satisfaction.
• Shift: Knowing when to set quick pivot points that can be crucial for the business.
• Disrupt: Recognizing the software and technology trends that are changing retail.
• Transform: Continuous reframing of problems, reassessment of options, and restructuring of operations.

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