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    This opening address by the ASCLA CEO looks at the bigger picture: the industry is being told to automate, adopt AI and transform, but the hard part was never the technology, it is the decisions. This …
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  1. 30 mins
    Today’s winners are those that adapt fastest to uncertainty. Discover the trends and approaches to business taking industry forward and practical, case-led examples bridging the gap between theory and …
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    As supply chains face increasing pressure from labour and space challenges, compounded by rising customer expectations, companies are investing to get more out of their existing footprint with targete …
11:50
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    Peter Jones, founder of Prological, is joined by Erica Berchtold, one of Australia's most respected retail experts, whose career spanning Rebel Sport, The Iconic, and now David Jones has given her a f …
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    As organisations accelerate investment in Logistics 4.0, the challenge is no longer access to automation, it is deciding where and how to invest for maximum impact. Too often, automation is treated as …
13:40
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    Automation promises simplicity. The reality is often more complex. As operations scale across Australia and New Zealand, the real pressure shifts from hardware to software, integration and decision-ma …
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    How do you build a credible business case for warehouse automation — and what happens when implementation meets reality? In this session, Swisslog shares the real numbers, decisions, and outcomes from …
16:20
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    This presentation explores the challenge of evolving industrial precincts to meet the future demands of national distribution and logistics. As supply chains become increasingly data-driven and automa …
10:30
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    Australia stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of supply chains, where robotics, AI and automation are no longer optional but foundational. Drawing on national strategy and industry insights, D …
11:00
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    Don’t miss this session and its insights into: Customer trends creating headwinds for retailers How are retailers responding to increasing customer expectations? Automation as a key lever in deliverin …
11:50
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    Automation moves things. Connected intelligence makes the whole operation think and adapt. In the next generation of warehouses, the competitive advantage will not come from having automation. It will …
12:20
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  1. 30 mins
    Sarah Mullen didn't come from the warehouse. She came from brands – starting her career at Adore Beauty as a Category Manager before becoming COO, leading fulfilment alongside merchandising, planning, …
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    This presentation will take the audience on the journey of how IKEA has reached 82% ZED including delivery partner, charging and other projects.  3 Key Learnings Target creates action Don’t aim for pe …
13:50
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    As organisations face increasing pressure to reduce emissions and deliver measurable ESG outcomes, telematics has emerged as a powerful enabler of sustainable operations. This session explores how ass …
14:10
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    Warehouses have never generated more data and yet most operations are still reacting to yesterday's problems with tomorrow's reports. In this session, we'll explore how three interconnected innovation …
14:30
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15:00
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    Latest advances in AI are transforming warehouse operations by enabling practical, real world applications at scale. Dematic and Zebra will demonstrate how the latest AI powered solutions are placing …
16:00
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    Humanoid robotics is advancing at a pace that's hard to ignore – and the implications for warehouse operations are significant. In this session, two supply chain experts explore the latest development …
11:00
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    Automation is often justified on cost savings. But the real opportunity is growth. This session explores how leading Australian and New Zealand businesses are using automation to unlock new revenue, i …
11:40
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    Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have become central to modern warehouse automation strategies, with strong market momentum and widespread adoption interest. However, real-world deployments often revea …
12:40
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    This demonstration showcases real-time emulation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) using a discrete-event simulation model as a virtual warehouse. The model connects live to the WMS via API, rece …
13:00
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    This session focuses on EPG’s AI-powered environment: EPG AURA – shaping a new era of intelligent supply chain execution. With generative and agentic AI, EPG AURA moves logistics beyond purely transac …
13:20
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    As electric forklifts, AGVs and other material handling equipment become increasingly common, many facilities are discovering that available electrical infrastructure is becoming the biggest barrier t …