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Program
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Tuesday, September 23
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7:30 - 8:30am
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Registration
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8:00 - 10:00am
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Introduction
Principles of Unit Load Design
Unit Load Material Handling Audit
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10:00 - 11:30am
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Basics of Packaging Design
- Corrugated Boxes
- Drums, Pails
- Bags, IBC
- Load Stabilization
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11:30am - 12:00noon
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Buffet Lunch
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12:00noon - 3:00pm
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Basics of Packaging Design (continued)
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3:00 - 5:00pm
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Basics of Material Handling Systems
- Industrial Trucks
- Conveyors, Rack Systems, Automated Warehouses
- Shipping Systems
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Wednesday, September 24
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8:30 - 10:30am
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Material Handling Systems (continued)
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Basics of Pallet Design
- Terminology
- Materials
- Recycled/Remanufactured Pallets
- Fasteners
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11:30am - 12:00noon
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Buffet Lunch
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12:00noon - 2:00pm
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Pallet Design (continued)
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2:00 - 5:00pm
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Tour of Center for Unit Load Deaign and Pallet Laboratories
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Thursday, September 25
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8:00am - 12:00noon
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Field Audit Demonstration
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12:00noon - 1:00pm
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Case Studies
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General Information |
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