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CILTHK Luncheon Seminar | Revitalizing Legacy Warehouses: Practical Pathways from Manual to Automated Operations
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Most warehouse operators in Hong Kong aren't building new facilities from scratch. They are managing working warehouses with existing layouts, manual habits, and established routines. Bringing automation into an active warehouse isn't just about picking out new systems - it's about making sure the new setup actually fits into daily operations without slowing down order fulfillment or causing friction on the warehouse floor.• Understanding baseline: How to thoroughly review current manual workflows and layout limits first, so it don't end up with a system that looks good on paper but doesn't fit real situation. • Making the shift in phases: How to introduce automation step-by-step through repeated testing and phased commissioning while keeping enough manual flexibility on the floor. • Keeping daily output steady: Practical ways for warehouse leadership to manage the switch, help staff adapt to new habits through iterative dry runs, and make sure the new setup delivers genuine productivity.
__________________________________________________________________________________ | Mr. Chan Yan-chi | Assistant Project Manager | Geek+ Mr. Chan works in project management at Geek+, with over 7 years of hands-on experience in warehouse automation and logistics. He has delivered more than 20 AMR deployment projects globally, covering both standard rollouts and customized automation systems. His project experience spans global 3PL contract logistics, international grocery retail, and local F&B supply chains. Beyond initial setup, his work heavily involves repetitive cycle testing, phased commissioning, on-site operational coordination, and maintaining output during brownfield warehouse retrofits. He works directly with client technical teams on custom system integrations, aligning AMR logic with client WMS and ERP architectures. His scope also covers safety equipment design alignment, field-level vendor coordination, and repeated validation runs to ensure reliable daily operations on the warehouse floor. | Date: | 26 Aug 2026 (Wed) | | Time: | 12:45pm - 2:00pm HKT | | Venue: | Online with ZOOM | | Fee: | Free admission | | CPD: | 40 | Enrollment Deadline: | | | Medium: | Cantonese | 19 Aug 2026 (Wed) | |
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