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Solutions Community members are Industry’s thought leaders on automation, software, hardware, equipment and services that support a fully integrated supply chain. This includes suppliers, integrators, consultants, media, academia and users. They collaborate on solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. The philosophy of the Solutions Community is to support MHI’s mission of providing a unique venue where suppliers of material handling equipment and technology can collaboratively work with the user community to improve the marketplace for all. All participants adhere to a safe harbor no-buy, no-sell environment to openly discuss topics of mutual interest, including best practices, lessons learned and other information. Goals of the Solutions Community include: Identifying, developing and disseminating forward-looking value propositions for Material Handling and Supply Chain practitioners; Identifying market trends and challenges in Material Handling and Supply Chain operations in order to develop timely and relevant solutions; Providing a forum for discussion of business and technology trends; and, Establishing strong connections between Members of the Group with the community of Supply Chain and Material Handling product and service providers, as well as organizations and individuals interested in Solutions Community activities; A basic tenet of the Solutions Community is to create a non-commercial environment that fosters networking, relationship building and the open exchange of information. Mission To engage and collaborate with suppliers, practitioners, and stakeholders in timely discussions towards supply chain solutions. Vision Inspiring evolutionary excellence in the supply chain through diverse stakeholder collaboration. Members meet regularly to exchange ideas and develop Information Systems solutions for Supply Chains. Solutions Community Programs include: Engagement on an ongoing basis with: The User community. Adjacent communities such as: Consultants, Market Research Firms, Vertical Market Organizations, supply chain associations, academia, and regulatory agencies. Developing educational and seminar materials for presentation to interested communities. Providing public relations outreach on behalf of MHI relative to solutions. Authoring solutions blueprints and white papers Proactively responding to media to positively share information with the marketplace and position ISSG. Establish thought leadership on how information system solutions support the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics.. Conducting surveys on technology trends and developments To enable organizations to achieve material handling and supply chain excellence by facilitating the delivery of meaningful, innovative and practical information.
VALUE STATEMENT CSS MISSION & VISION STATEMENT Mission: Vision: To promote the market growth, awareness, and effective use of traditional and emerging conveyor /sortation technologies in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution within the supply chain. To be the trusted independent authority for practitioners and suppliers on market trends, technology developments, and applications through: ▪ Education On key features, advantages, and emerging technologies ▪ Challenges Addressing issues affecting our marketplace through practitioner outreach ▪ Resources Development and distribution of educational materials ▪ Collaboration Of manufacturers & technology providers ▪ Promotion Promotion of career opportunities within the industry VALUE STATEMENT To CSS Customers To CSS Members Trusted since 1971 as Leaders in the design, manufacturing, and supply of Conveyor and Sortation Systems Equipment, Components, and Technology. Unique networking opportunities. Investing in conveyor and sortation solutions in unique ways over time, including giving back through college scholarships, and practitioner and manufacturer education. Can provide practitioners with access to a wide range of perspectives and solutions, and as a collective of manufacturers, are genuinely invested in customer success. LEARN MORE ABOUT CSS MEMBERS >> Provide opportunities for industry education, leadership, and increased market presence. Lend your company the collective credibility of its industry leading members that has been established over its over 50 years as an organization. Provide exposure to practitioners. Access to data on industry trends, emerging technologies, and other market intelligence data. JOIN CSS TODAY >> 1 Market Intelligence 2 Networking & Access to Industry Peers CSS MISSION & VISION STATEMENT - Market forecasts and economic indicator monitoring - Industry commodity forecasts - Leadership development - Networking with other subject matter experts throughout the industry - Trend monitoring - Peer to peer interaction which promotes collaboration and industry betterment 3 3 CSS Members are recognized as Market Leaders - Offer collaborative responses to regulatory changes - Are invested in the promotion, safety, and success of the conveyor and sortation systems industry - Have been recognized as industry leaders since 1971 - Are Subject Matter Experts 4 Increased Exposure to Practitioners & Increased Business Opportunities - Web-based case studies provide potential solutions and increase engagement with practitioners - Blogs for Industry Awareness and Promotion - Practitioner Educational Publications OUR STRUCTURE
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.—March 18—Configura, a global leader in design-oriented software solutions, was honored with the MHI Innovation Award for Best IT Innovation for its CET Material Handling product. This prestigious award was announced at MODEX 2024, North America's largest material handling and supply chain conference, with more than 1,200 exhibitors in Atlanta, Georgia. The MHI Innovation Awards educate MODEX attendees and provide valuable insights on the latest manufacturing and supply chain products and services. Out of nearly 200 submissions for this year’s awards, MHI recognized Configura for its dedication to creating revolutionary software for intralogistics, warehousing, and distribution center design. CET Material Handling sets a new standard in material handling system design. CET operates seamlessly in 2D and 3D and utilizes Parametric Graphical Configuration (PGC) technology to eliminate errors, improve efficiency and streamline the design process. Real-time Bill of Materials, pricing, and comprehensive documentation creation contribute to error reduction and overall project success. “I’m so proud and happy to be a part of this great team and the work we have accomplished to position Configura at the forefront of the material handling industry,” said Stefan Persson, CEO of Configura. “After more than 30 years, we continue to produce innovative products and services for the global design community and remain committed to listening to our customers and developing our products to best suit their needs.” MODEX 2024 exhibitors were invited to submit a new product, product line, technology, service or new application of existing products or technology that creates quantifiable and sustainable results regarding ROI, cost savings, customer satisfaction, etc. The event brought together thousands of industry experts, professionals, and businesses from around the world to showcase the latest technologies, products and solutions in the field of automation and material handling. Conference attendees witnessed live demonstrations of CET Material Handling to see how easy it can be to design a full-blown warehouse, including anything from racking to conveyors, with instant visualization and an automatic bill of materials. “We're grateful for this recognition from the material handling community and appreciate MHI for putting together such a fantastic event," said Rich Trahey, VP of Sales and Marketing at Configura. “We're excited to keep pushing boundaries in the industry and continuing to be a resource for all material handling design needs.” For more information on Configura and its comprehensive suite of products and services, please visit www.configura.com. About Configura Configura creates intelligent space-planning software for manufacturers, dealers and designers in the contract furniture, kitchen and bath, material handling, industrial machinery, and laboratory and healthcare industries. The company’s software products are used worldwide. Configura Sverige AB, the parent company, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with commercial operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shenzhen, China; Tokyo, Japan; and Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1990, Configura is privately owned, with 300 employees worldwide and annual sales of more than $25 million USD. More information at www.configura.com. Contact Juan Sanchez Business Developer juan.sanchez@configura.com
Linköping, Sweden, Feb. 14 – Configura, a leading provider of innovative software solutions, announces the launch of CET 14.5 Minor, introducing significant updates and improvements to its Material Handling offerings. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and versatility in warehouse design, Configura's latest release empowers users with advanced tools and features tailored to their unique needs. MODEX attendees can visit booth #B7853 to learn more about Configura's warehouse design solutions and discover how they can revolutionize their workspace design process. Configura’s product, CET Material Handling, has been named one of three finalists for Best IT Innovation for the 2024 MHI Innovation Awards. Key Highlights of CET 14.5 Minor: Material Handling Library Extension: The Material Handling Library Extension enriches CET with an extensive catalog of high-quality products from renowned manufacturers like Kardex, FMH, SICK, Universal Robots, and more. Users gain easy access to a wide range of products, streamlined browsing, and direct insertion of products with current pricing and specifications. Instant updates inform users about the latest trends, enhancing their design capabilities. The Material Handling Library is available as a beta version for anyone with a CET license. Essential Cantilever Racking Extension: Designed to streamline warehouse space design, the Essential Cantilever Racking Extension offers an intuitive platform for efficiently visualizing and designing warehouse spaces. This Extension accelerates the design and sales process while providing photorealistic 3D renderings for enhanced visualization, featuring realistic product placeholders and tools for handling specifications, orders, and schematics. It is a natural piece of the puzzle that makes up CET Material Handling and CET Essentials for Material Handling. Essential Shelving Extension: Transitioning from beta to full availability on the Configura Marketplace, the Essential Shelving Extension provides users with access to multiple shelving types, such as slab, mesh, perforated, grid and tire beams to help quickly lay out entire, customized shelving systems. With a focus on versatility and ease of use, this extension lays the foundation for new shelving features and possibilities within CET. “We're excited to showcase our newest Material Handling products at MODEX 2024, and are honored to be a finalist in the Best IT Innovation category. Our latest enhancements elevate warehouse design efficiency and offer a holistic solution for all warehouse creation needs,” said Configura CEO Stefan Persson. “With intuitive product placement, precise pricing, and enhanced collaboration features, CET 14.5 Minor is poised to revolutionize the warehouse design experience.” CET 14.5 Minor introduces various enhancements to refine the user experience, including improved tools in the Essential Pallet Racking Extension, better precision in PDF creation, and adjustments in the Essential Guarding Extension for more realistic scenarios. Configura’s Essentials Extensions for Material Handling boost warehouse design efficiency, provide a comprehensive solution for all warehouse creation needs, accurate pricing specifications, and orders, the ability to create a bill of materials and schematics, reduce user training time, and enhance 3D renderings for decision-makers and designers. For more information on Configura's latest updates, visit Configura Support. About Configura Configura creates intelligent space-planning software for manufacturers, dealers and designers in the contract furniture, kitchen and bath, material handling, industrial machinery, and laboratory and healthcare industries. The company’s software products are used worldwide. Configura Sverige AB, the parent company, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with commercial operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shenzhen, China; Tokyo, Japan; and Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1990, Configura is privately owned with 300 employees worldwide and annual sales of more than $25 million USD. More information at www.configura.com. Contact Juan Sanchez Business Developer juan.sanchez@configura.com