Exhibitions / Congresses

Distribution/Computer EXPO

United States, Chicago - 20 - 22 May 2003
Distribution/Computer EXPO is the largest exhibition and conference of Information Technology for Logistics, Distribution, Transportation, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, and E-Business applications in all industries.
The organizers state that they invite over 300,000 highly qualified buyers --
all involved in buying systems and services
for all applications in the supply chain
including logistics, distribution,
WMS and transportation.

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Date(s)
20 - 22 May 2003
Time(s)
TBA
Venue
Navy Pier - Chicago IL
Contact for booking / more info
Jeanne Phillips jphillips@bee.net
Program
Seminars 20 May
Product Demos 21 may
Exhibits 21 - 22 May
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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