Understanding the Automation Journey in Material Handling

Details:

Date: Tue, Jul 22
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Online event

Automating a facility is often best viewed as a journey—one starting from wherever you are today and ending at exactly the right point for your operation. What is the right point? It depends on your specific business goals. Some processes lend themselves naturally to automation, while others are best kept in the hands of human operators. The right point is different for everyone.

Before that point can be determined, it’s critical to understand where you are right now. Whether you’re just dipping a toe in the automation pond or you’ve begun to ease into the water, taking a look at the journey as a whole is a valuable exercise.

This webinar is designed to help you with that exercise. By understanding where you are and what you want to accomplish, you’re setting yourself up for future success by making decisions in alignment with a plan and based on solid data.

Join Hariprasad Manavalan, Manager, Emerging Market and Solutions Team, Toromont Material Handling and James Fox, Regional Sales Manager, Rocrich, as they discuss the automation journey and answer your questions.

Attendees can expect to leave with:

• A basic overview of materials handling automation
• How to evaluate your current processes and identify the best to automate
• What to expect from a successful automation implementation
• Best practices, tips and tricks

Speakers

Hariprasad Manavalan
Business Manager -Emerging Market & Solutions
Toromont Material Handling

Hariprasad Manavalan brings over 20 years of expertise in contract management, project leadership, and sales strategy to the Toromont team. With a solid foundation in engineering and a successful track record across multiple industries, Hariprasad blends technical acumen with strategic insight to deliver impactful results. His collaborative style and meticulous attention to detail make him a trusted advisor to clients. Beyond the workplace, Hariprasad enjoys discovering new cuisines, traveling, and spending meaningful time with his family. He is also deeply committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging technologies.

James Fox
Regional Sales Manager
Rocrich

James brings over 13 years of experience in sales, engineering, cost analysis and project management to Rocrich. A graduate of Ball State with a degree in Biology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry, he has worked in a variety of different industries. James’s unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills makes him a real asset to the Rocrich team and his customer-first, competitive nature makes him a valuable addition to any project. Outside of work, James enjoys golf and outdoor activities like bicycling, snowboarding, and travelling with his wife and two young children. He also is passionate about great cuisine, enjoying cooking and finding interesting restaurants.

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