It gives us great pleasure to invite you to participate in our 3rd Edition of SME Expo Logistics & Material Handling 2008 scheduled to be held at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai (INDIA) from 28th to 30th August 2008.

Acknowledging by participating and encouraging us for our efforts to raise our standards by giving the logistics industry every year a platform, which promises to tap and discover current trends and challenges, we feel it is our priority to list initiatives to address trends and challenges, and keeping up with the promise, we have clubbed the 3rd Edition – SME Expo Logistics & Material Handling 2008.

Any industrial activity cannot be imagined without Material handling. With the growing emphasis on productivity, profitability, product consistency and quality, energy conservation, eco-preservation and efficient deployment of financial and human resources, Material handling has come to play a crucial role in every industry & organization.

The 3rd Edition – SME Expo Logistics & Material Handling 2008, will consist of 3-day event with a two day parallel seminar, which will comprise of more than 30 professionals from academic, end user, consultant, and industry solution provider groups. Participants would discuss impact of current trends and technologies, with latest issues and challenges faced by the industry. Top priority would be of creating sources that supports material handling and logistics initiative in research, education, innovation, and development.

The Organiser, INIS Enterprises is one of the leading independent companies with commitment and dedication to meet the changing market demands by organizing relevant and focused trade exhibitions. The company, managed by exhibition professionals, has developed reputation in a short span of time for innovative thinking and attention to fact.

EXHIBITORS PROFILE

Prominent Industries

• Freight
• Aviation
• Ports
• Express
• Shipping
• Railways
• IT
• Cargo

Material Handling Equipment & System providers

• Material Handling for Storage
• Communication
• Containers And Packaging Equipments
• System Manufacturers
• Integrators
• Consultants

Solutions & Service Providers

• 3PL
• Transportation/Fleet Operators
• Transportation & Distribution
• Freight Forwarders
• Warehousing & Storage
• Cargo handling
• Shipping Lines
• Ports & Terminals
• LSP’s
• Express Services – Courier
• Air Freight
• Consultancy
• Labelling & Packaging Solutions
• Project Cargo/Bulk Cargo/Multi-modal
• Resource Planning Organisation
• Supply Chain

Warehouse and Hardware Service Provider

• Forklifts/Stackers
• Scissor Lifts/Platforms
• Dock Leveller
• Pallets
• Racking Systems/Shelving Systems
• Carousels
• Slotted Angles
• Batteries & Chargers
• Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Automated Guiding Vehicles (AGV)
• Material Handling
• System Integration
• Procurement and Fulfilment
• Safety & Security
• Weighing Systems
• Bins & Containers

Technology & IT Solutions

• Tracking Systems
• Telematics
• Automatic Data Capture (ADC) & Bar-coding
• Software & IT Solutions for Logistics and SCM

Other Services

• Hardware & technology for small scale Operators
• Logistics & SCM Solutions
• Finance & Insurance
• Enterprise IT Solutions ERP/CRM/SCM
• Health & Safety
• Publications & Portals

VISITORS PROFILE

Prominent Industries

• Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
• High-tech / Electronic Industries
• Retail & CPG
• Automotive
• Oil & Gas
• LSPs
• SCM solutions providers
• Infrastructure & Construction
• Bioscience
• Aerospace
• Ports and Terminals
• Engineering/Manufacturing
• Contractors/Distributors/Dealers, etc.

Who Will Attend

• President, MD, CEO, COO, CTO, CIO and Senior Directors
• Head of Manufacturing
• Head of Logistics
• Head of Procurement and Supply
• Head of Purchasing
• Head of Supply Chain Management
• Head of Imports and Exports
• Head of Trade and Customs
• Head of Suppliers’ Relationship Management
• Head of Material Handling and Management