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The Warehousing Education & Research Council (WERC) is pleased to announce the release of an online Warehousing Equipment course. This course follows the successful launch of the Distribution Logistics Fundamentals module earlier this year. These two courses are part of a series of six that lead to a WERC certificate for warehousing education. The new Distribution Logistics Equipment course is ...

To help companies maintain competitive salaries and wages, the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) has made available its 2023 Warehousing & Logistics Salary Survey Report. Based on a survey of nearly 200 companies, the report offers a comprehensive breakdown of salary data for both exempt and nonexempt employees. More than 20 job titles are referenced in this report, spanning ...

MHI member Combilift, a prominent global manufacturer of multidirectional forklifts and a leader in long load handling solutions, is marking a significant milestone in its journey: 25 years in business. To commemorate this achievement, the company unveiled five groundbreaking products that highlight its commitment to innovation and excellence. These new offerings are designed to address the unique challenges faced by ...

MHI member Creform Corporation, a manufacturer of unique products for the design and building of material handling structures and AGVs, recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of its parent company. In 1953, Japanese engineers at YAZAKI Kako Corporation recognized the need for flexible production and developed a revolutionary material handling system under the name CREFORM. Within a short time, this modular ...

MHI member Cherry’s Industrial Equipment, an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to solving workflow and safety issues in the workplace, celebrated its 40th year in business in October 2023. In 1983, Cherry’s Industrial Equipment company founder/entrepreneur Ron Cherry introduced a stand-alone 180° Pallet Inverter to the U.S. market. With that, Cherry’s Industrial Equipment began the journey that would lead it ...

In Memoriam: Robert “Bob” Goosman August 2, 1929 – August 3, 2023 Material handling industry leader Robert “Bob” Goosman, passed away on August 3, 2023 at the age of 94. Goosman was born on August 2, 1929, grew up in Cincinnati and went to Purcell High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from February 1, 1951 ...

CEO Update To meet your supply chain sustainability goals, it’s important to look outside of your own walls. That’s because, on average, at least 80% of greenhouse gas emissions are produced in your supply chain. That means they are beyond your direct control and your business is only as sustainable as your weakest supplier. It’s safe to assume that not ...

Executive Viewpoint BY EDDIE MURPHY, CEO, SPACEGUARD PRODUCTS I hear it often: “When it comes to employee retention, we’re all having the same issues. We’ve all struggled to attract and keep talent.” Many of us have gone through cultural rebranding. We’ve put in the time to define ourselves through sensible and measurable core competencies, and we have leadership that has ...

MHI Solutions Community BY CHRISTIAN DOW, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHI If warehouse workers are constantly bumping into each other while navigating high-traffic aisles, then hiring more manpower likely would add to the chaos instead of boosting throughput. Likewise, moving into a bigger warehouse, a tremendous undertaking with a hefty cost, is no quick fix for businesses ...

BY JASON SCHENKER, PRESIDENT OF PRESTIGE ECONOMICS, CHAIRMAN OF THE FUTURIST INSTITUTE® The economic outlook for the end of 2023 is mixed. Global growth data has weakened, while data in the United States has remained resilient. Global GDP growth and manufacturing have slowed. But the U.S. labor market has been relatively resilient even though U.S. manufacturing has slowed. The U.S. economy ...