Ocean Cargo Supply Chain Managers To Attend 2018 Automation Summit Next Week

Automation is quickly becoming an increasingly important priority for the ocean shipping industry and the technology that is currently available is having a widespread impact. However, not all ports and terminals are taking advantage of the technology at the same pace and many are struggling to keep up with the advances and grasp the true potential.

To help stakeholders across the ocean shipping supply chain better understand the state of terminal automation and cutting edge technology, Navis is hosting its 2018 Automation Summit on March 12-13 in London.

At the summit there will be a customer panel discussion on the state of terminal automation, a panel with practical case studies on levering technology, process and people to increase operational productivity at automated terminals and a workshop on the next generation of UX/UI in terminal automation.

Chuck Schneider, Vice President and General Manager, EMEA at Navis told SCMR in an interview that the the goal of this panel is to provide an update on automation around the world with a focus on how proven solutions drive down costs, project risks and timelines.

“The panelists consist of two semi-automated and two fully automated terminals and they will each have an opportunity to discuss their terminals with an emphasis on what the future hold,” he says. “Among the participants in this discussion will be leaders from Long Beach Container Terminal, DP World and Global Container Terminals - all of which are making great strides forward in the shift towards automation.”

Schneider added that one important issue he expects to be raised is how to continue to innovate to deliver new capabilities to make the terminals more efficient without causing disruptions to current operations.

There will also be a panel with practical case studies on levering technology, process and people to increase operational productivity at automated terminals and a workshop on the next generation of UX/UI in terminal automation.

Schneider said this panel discussion will offer value to existing terminals that are looking at new ways to systematically drive performance improvements.

“At this session, we will discuss the use of data and analytics to drive improvement processes, creating a culture of continuous improvement at terminals and how important the user experience is for achieving flawless operations,” he said.

Schneider believes many of the existing customers will walk away with practical approaches that they can implement at their terminals.

“Our ultimate goal here is to enable the Navis automated community to come together, share what is working and inspire other terminals to try new, but proven, approaches to improve productivity,” he concluded.

SC
MR