Peach State Integrated Technologies’ Executives Barry Webb and Wayne Lewis to address ProMat 2009
(ATLANTA) December 12, 2008 – Peach State Integrated Technologies is proud to announce that senior executives Barry Webb and Wayne Lewis will address the Material Handling Industry of America’s (MHIA) ProMat 2009 trade show, which will be held January 12-15, 2009 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Barry Webb, Senior Director of Strategic Services at Peach State Integrated Technologies, will deliver a seminar called “The Great Balancing Act - Distribution Network Configuration” on Monday, January 12th, , 2009 from 4:00-4:45 PM in Theater F. This presentation defines distribution network modeling and the reasons companies undertake network design initiatives. The presentation will also explore the cost factors to consider, the types of data necessary, as well as the approach, timing, and benefits of network modeling. In addition to providing real life examples of successful network designs, Mr. Lewis will address the impact of corporate income tax, an area often overlooked in a successful network designs.
Mr. Webb has over 23 years of experience in performing strategic supply chain projects including automated distribution center design and installation, distribution network strategy development, business process design, warehouse management systems (WMS) design and implementation and complex project program management. Prior to joining Peach State, Mr. Webb held senior management consulting positions with IBM, PWC Consulting and Accenture. In addition, Mr. Webb served as an Industrial Engineer for several years with The Walt Disney World Company and EuroDisney Paris, supporting the distribution of Merchandise, Food & Beverage, General Supplies, Costuming, Maintenance, and Fireworks to the Theme Parks, Resort Hotels, and Golf Courses.
Wayne Lewis, Project Director at Peach State Integrated Technologies, will conduct the seminar “The Science and Economics of Successful DC Design” on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 from 2:30 – 3:15 pm in Theater F. This educational session walks participants through an objective, systematic, and tested approach to designing distribution operations. The principal objective of the session is to help attendees make sound decisions when evaluating distribution network design alternatives. Five basic steps of this methodology will be discussed: problem formulation, data collection and analysis, requirements definition, alternate evaluation and solution generation. Particular attention will be given to developing a comprehensive economic evaluation of the solution alternatives and the incremental costs associated with equipment, space, systems, processes and people.
Since joining the company in 1999, Mr. Lewis has successfully completed numerous supply chain projects for a variety of clients. Mr. Lewis has over 13 years of hands-on, operations management experience. Prior to joining Peach State, Mr. Lewis served as General Manager for Exel Logistics. He also previously worked with Datex-Ohmeda, where he managed the integration of an automated storage and retrieval system into existing warehouse processes and information systems. At Peach State, Mr. Lewis develops distribution network and order fulfillment solutions for clients in healthcare, retail, consumer products, parts distribution and many other industry verticals. His key areas of focus include data analysis and profiling, network modeling and design, methods and process improvement, picking strategies, storage planning and conceptual design alternatives.
Peach State will be exhibiting at ProMat 2009 in booth 3657.
About Peach State Integrated Technologies
Peach State Integrated Technologies is a leading Logistics and Distribution Engineering firm focused on “Accelerating Supply Chain Success, providing distribution network strategy, distribution center design and material handling solutions to its customers to increase their productivity and profitability. For companies that continue to grow and thrive within today's global marketplace, and need to maximize their distribution efficiencies, Peach State offers its HighVelocity™ suite of tool-sets, processes and professional teams to deliver world class solutions. More information can be found at the company’s web site, http://www.peachstate.com or by contacting Gary Church at gchurch@peachstate.com or (734) 834-7331.
About ProMat 2009
ProMat is the premier material handling and logistics show and conference held in North America. The four-day event consists of a showcase of leading equipment, systems and technologies that offer cost cutting and productivity enhancing solutions for manufacturing and the global supply chain. In addition, an extensive educational conference will focus on increasing productivity, reducing costs and improving sustainability in the areas of manufacturing, distribution and warehousing and logistics. ProMat is sponsored by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA). MHIA is an international trade association that has represented the material handling & logistics industry since 1945.
Complete information and complimentary show and educational session registration can be found online at www.ProMatShow.com. ProMat 2009 Facts Name of Event: ProMat 2009 Event Sponsor: The Material Handling Industry of America Event Dates: January 12-15, 2009 Event Location: McCormick Place South • Chicago, Illinois USA Event Web Site: www.ProMatShow.com
For information on exhibiting or attending contact: The Material Handling Industry of America 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 Charlotte, NC 28217-3992 704-676-1190 • 800-345-1815 • FAX: 704-676-1199 E-mail: cmiller@mhia.org • www.mhia.org
For more information, contact:
Anne-Caroline Brown, Marketing Director
Peach State Integrated Technologies
3005 Business Park Drive
Norcross, GA 30071
678-327-2022
acbrown@peachstate.com
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