ProMat Preview: Where Supply Chain Solutions Come Together

With 1,200 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof, ProMat 2025 provides hands-on demonstrations, 4 keynote sessions and 200-plus educational sessions.

March 2, 2025

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The supply chain industry is gearing up for ProMat, scheduled for March 17-20 in Chicago. This is the show where supply chain solutions come together and robotics come to life.

With 1,200 exhibitors under one roof, ProMat 2025 is set to provide hands-on demonstrations, 4 keynote sessions and 200-plus educational sessions, all covering the ins and outs of automation, robotics, material handling, workforce development and more.

Attendees can expect to witness automation solutions live in action on the show floor, keeping workplace safety and efficiency in mind.

Be sure to stop by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Booth E13324 to say hello, take a picture in front of our awards winners' wall and sign up for our bi-weekly e-newsletters:

Food Logistics: https://foodl.me/ColdChainInsights

SDCE: https://sdce.me/GlobalSupplyChainInsights

See you then!

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