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Safer Handling BY TOM GRESHAM The protective guarding industry has been busier than ever in recent years as those who operate warehouses and distribution centers demonstrate an increasingly sophisticated and determined commitment to safety. “I think we’ve seen a general increase in concern for safety,” said Kenneth Parrott, product manager for MHI member Impact Recovery and chair of the Protective ...

Solutions Spotlight BY KATIE KUEHNER-HEBERT The SLAM Industry Group, which focuses on the automation of scanning, labeling, applying and manifesting, has now started a new Pharmacy Fulfillment Committee to educate the pharmaceutical industry on how SLAM members can best handle the special requirements for handling prescription medications and other sensitive items. The SLAM group is composed of companies that integrate ...

Product Spotlight Using the combined strength of Crane Manufacturers Association of America Inc., the Hoist Manufacturers Institute and the Monorail Manufacturers Association, the Overhead Alliance helps promote three organizations at once. BY SANDY SMITH Just as cranes, monorails and hoists complement the work in a manufacturing or warehouse setting, the Crane Manufacturers Association of America Inc., the Hoist Manufacturers Institute, ...

Where Are They Now? Catching up with an MHEFI Scholarship Recipient PETER PRANATA, MANAGER, GLOBAL SUPPLY PLANNER, HARRY’S INC. While he was still in high school, Peter Pranata set his sights on manufacturing as a career field, which led to his pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degrees in industrial engineering at the University of Buffalo. “During my senior year, an ...

Debbie White Allison McNulty The people who work at MHI and its WERC division are the gears that keep the association moving. They ensure MHI continues to be a valuable association and resource for people involved in the industry and do so with wit, competence and a smile on their face. The goal of this column in MHI Solutions magazine ...

MODEX 2026 will be held April 13-16 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. MODEX is the largest international supply chain expo, bringing together solution providers who demonstrate every angle of equipment, technology, systems and services for manufacturing, supply chain and transportation operations. In April 2026, over 1,100 exhibitors will showcase their solutions on the MODEX show floor totaling over 600,000 ...

Emphasizing the critical need for flexibility in logistics, the Warehousing Education & Research Council (WERC) proudly announces the release of its 2024 DC Measures Annual Survey and Report on Industry Metrics. This comprehensive report, unveiled at the WERC Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, provides essential insights into the evolving warehousing landscape. Citing the dynamic nature of the warehousing industry, the ...

The Warehousing Education & Research Council (WERC) has introduced a fourth course in the Distribution Logistics Education Program. The Distribution Logistics Operations Course is tailored to give employees in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of managing warehouses and distribution center operations. Key topics covered in the Distribution Logistics Operations Course include: An overview of the differences between warehouses and distribution ...

MHI is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel McKinnon from Executive Vice President of Exhibitions to Chief Exhibitions Officer. Daniel joined MHI in 2019 and has over 32 years of experience in the exhibitions industry. Throughout his time at MHI, Daniel has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence and a proven track record of delivering successful experiences for ...

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) has proudly announced the distribution of $231,700 in scholarships to 61 material handling, supply chain and logistics students for the 2024/2025 academic year. This marks the highest amount ever awarded by MHEFI, reflecting its commitment to supporting education in material handling, logistics and supply chain management. The scholarships, ranging from $1,500 to $6,000, ...