MHI Solutions Improving Supply Chain Performance
In 2025, MHI celebrates 80 years of leadership, innovation and connection in the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry. Founded in 1945 in the wake of World War II, the association has grown into a global leader in supply chain innovation, with more than 1,000 member companies shaping the equipment, systems and technologies that keep supply chains moving.
From its earliest days, MHI has been at the forefront of industrial innovation. As the postwar economy rapidly scaled, material handling pioneers united under MHI to bring order, standards and transformation to an emerging field. Over the decades, the association championed game‑changing technologies such as forklifts, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automatic identification and robotics—advancements that have revolutionized how goods are handled, stored and delivered.
Through every economic shift, from globalization to e‑commerce booms and pandemic disruptions, MHI has served as a steadfast partner to its members and the broader supply chain industry. MHI’s mission is to provide member value every day, and our vision remains clear: to be the authoritative resource for the material handling and supply chain profession, providing education, research, events and connections that foster excellence and growth.
MHI’s ability to evolve has never been more apparent than it has in recent years. As global disruptions like the COVID‑19 pandemic challenged every corner of the supply chain, MHI’s leadership became essential in helping organizations pivot, adapt and build resilience in the face of disruption and change.
MHI accomplishes this through our five core value centers:
- Market Access to help grow your business.
- Knowledge to provide unique learning opportunities and insights for improved business decisions.
- Industry Leadership to provide industry standards, promote the safe use of products and improve product solutions.
- Connections to provide mutually beneficial relationships.
- Workforce Expansion: MHI provides resources to inspire, recruit, develop and retain talent for our member companies’ workforces.
MHI’s trade shows, MODEX and ProMat, are among the largest in the world, bringing together thousands of industry professionals to explore innovations in supply chain equipment, systems and technology. These events showcase cutting‑edge solutions, offer education sessions on the latest trends and foster high‑impact networking that leads to long‑term partnerships and strategic transformations.
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