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More than 160 exhibitors have already registered for the Swiss (intra-)logistics trade fair "Logistics & Automation 2024" and for "Empack" in Bern from January 24th to 25th. The organizers expect around 3,400 visitors. A comprehensive supporting program with expert panels promises another successful event.
From January 24th to 25th, 2024, BernExpo will once again be a vibrant hub for the industry. The trade fair, together with the concurrently running packaging trade fair "Empack," expects at least as many visitors as last year. Supported by renowned associations such as GS1 Switzerland, Swiss Supply, Swiss Logistics (ASFL SVBL), Astag, ILS, and the Swiss Venture Club (SVC), "Logistics & Automation 2024" promises a forum for business, innovation, and forward-looking discussions. The "Logistics Talks" will also offer a wealth of trending topics and insights.
The leading Swiss trade fair once again presents itself as a major platform for leading companies in the industry, as well as for associations and educational institutions dedicated to research and the promotion of young talent in the field of intralogistics. Exhibitors include Jungheinrich, Galliker, Fanuc Switzerland, Rhenus, Gebrüder Weiss, Stöcklin Logistik, and many more. In addition to premium partners imperia systems, Linde Material Handling Switzerland, and Swiss Post International, trade visitors can look forward to a joint ILS stand. Intralogistics experts from over 20 companies will be available there to provide comprehensive advice.
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Another highlight of the trade fair is the "Logistics Talks," organized by GS1 Switzerland and Swiss Supply. These expert panels and discussions provide a forum for exchanging information on current trends and challenges facing the industry. Participants will explore potential solutions for companies to become more competitive and sustainable.
GS1's "Logistics Talks" will start on Wednesday, the first day of the trade fair, with a presentation by GS1 Logistics Award winner Sevensense Robotics, represented by its CEO Gregory Hitz, who will provide insights into "Visual Intelligence for Mobile Robots".
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The exciting opening is followed by a presentation from Tim Robel (GS1 Switzerland) and Daniel Langner (Institute for Supply Chain Management, University of St. Gallen), who will present a comprehensive "study on current trends and trend disruptions in supply chain and logistics." Mario Rusca from GS1 Switzerland will then explore how workplaces can be transformed into innovative learning environments of the future. Finally, Professor Maike Scherrer (Research Institute for Sustainable SCM and Mobility at ZHAW) and Mike Ritter (Managing Director of Käppeli Logistik AG) will speak on topics related to "Lean & Green."
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On the second day of the "Logistics Talks," the Swiss Supply association presents exciting insights and solutions to current industry topics. Beat M. Duerler (President of Swiss Logistics by ASFL SVBL) opens Thursday with a discussion on new career fields in logistics and approaches to combating the shortage of skilled workers. André Kirchhofer (Vice Director of ASTAG) then addresses the topic of LSVA III (performance-based heavy vehicle tax concept, effective at the end of 2024) and presents the advantages of this concept.
ILS President Peter Spycher addresses the importance of investing in employee safety, using the example of shelving experts. Daniel Moser, strategic advisor to the industry initiative "Movement'32," concludes the program with a methodological perspective on the issue of skilled labor shortages.
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Free entry to the event is available with the voucher code "1911" on the "Logistics & Automation 2024" website. The code is alsowww.Empack-schweiz.chvalid
