RFID Technology; Workforce Improvement Among Topics at IARW-WFLO Convention
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Innovators operating or managing cold storage warehouses across the globe are developing intriguing new ways of approaching common industry challenges like human capital, lowering costs, and saving time. The “Cool Innovators” sessions at this year’s IARW-WFLO Convention taking place August 30 – September 2 in Bonita Springs, Fla. promise to provide insights and inspiration.
Increasing Productivity with RFID Technology
Learn how the innovative new warehouse navigation system at the InterChange cold storage facility uses Jungheinrich semi-automated forklifts with embedded RFID chips in the facility floor to track the lift truck’s location, both vertically and horizontally, to within millimeters. The system directs the forklift to the exact next pick location with one push of a toggle; the speed and accuracy of the system, eliminating the need to scan barcodes at each location, has increased productivity over a manual system.
Chris Thompson, Vice President of Business Development, InterChange
Keith VanBenschoten, Chief Operating Officer, InterChange
Solving Staffing and Operational Challenges from Within
United States Cold Storage (USCS) needed a new approach to helping its facilities improve operations, it turned within, creating the USCS Road Warriors. These seasoned employees from across the U.S. band together temporarily as a traveling training and work crew. Learn how USCS started the Road Warrior program, reduced duplicative employee training, increased employee networking opportunities, and filled labor shortages and gaps from within.
Mickey Hoffmann, Vice President, Corporate Development, United States Cold Storage
*As of today, IARW and WFLO plan to host this event at the Hyatt Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida adhering to official governmental and hotel guidelines and safe guards. If circumstances change requiring us to conduct this event virtually we will let the membership know immediately.
