Dr. Andreas Gruchow, member of the managing board at Deutsche Messe, announces the lead theme for CeMAT 2016: “Smart Supply Chain Solutions”

Logistics IT
The Logistics IT showcase at CeMAT revolves around the Logistics IT User Forum. Both are located in Hall 27, and both will share powerful synergies with the immediately adjacent logistics system displays and, of course, the Cranes and Lifting Equipment Pavilion. "Smart IT solutions are fundamental to modern logistics," said Michael Baranowski, CEO of the German software developer TEAM GmbH.

"IT used to be a mere tool - a kind of add-on component that you needed in order to operate things like automated warehouse systems. But now it's the number one driver and source of innovation in the interconnected world of Logistics 4.0. That's because digitization is happening across every segment of the logistics industry.

"Developments like mobile Internet and the digital integration of all end-users into the production and supply chain are opening up new opportunities and giving rise to new business models. And so the Logistics IT display area will present real-life application scenarios that will show visitors how they can leverage these new developments to modernize their in-house logistics processes."

Pick & Pack
CeMAT 2016 will feature a greatly extended packaging technology lineup thanks to a strategic partnership between Deutsche Messe AG and easyfairs GmbH that will see the latter's "Empack" and "Label&Print" shows co-staged with the former's Pick & Pack display area.

The two organizers anticipate that the new joint showcase will feature around 200 exhibitors and occupy about 10,000 square meters (107,600 sq. ft.) of exhibition space. Deutsche Messe's Dr. Gruchow explains: "This new partnership expands our packaging technology offering at CeMAT, enabling us to reach a number of important additional exhibitor and visitor groups. The extended format reflects the key role that packaging technology plays in the supply chain."

Move & Lift and Store & Load
In 2016, the two biggest display areas at CeMAT will once again be the Move & Lift and the Store & Load showcases. Move & Lift presents the latest innovations in materials handling and lifting technology, including industrial trucks, cranes and lifting equipment, aerial work platforms, continuous handling systems and port handling equipment.

Store & Load, on the other hand, is dedicated to automated warehousing systems. It features exhibits of rack systems, factory equipment, pallets, containers, loading and unloading equipment and complete warehousing and loading systems.
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