In-person event to feature over 1,000 exhibitors, 150 sessions and keynotes from Jeremy Renner, AI expert Gerd Leonhard and UPS’s Bill Seward. When the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2024, MODEX, returns to Atlanta on March 11, it will include over 1,000 exhibitors from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference focusing on best-in-class solutions for ...
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MHI Recognizes Material Handling and Supply Chain Achievement at Its 2023 Annual Conference
At its 2023 Annual Conference, MHI recognized five professionals making an impact on the material handling and supply chain industry. The award winners were announced during an October 3rd ceremony at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. MHI’s Young Professional Network (YPN) awarded Austin Percifull the Outstanding Young Professional award. Austin is an account manager with Spring Automation. ...
Read More »WERC’s 47th Annual Conference Heads to Dallas in June 2024
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, has launched registration for its WERC Annual Conference. This in-person event is scheduled to take place June 2-5, 2024, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. The conference is designed for warehousing, fulfillment and distribution center professionals at any stage of their career. With a central mission to inspire ...
Read More »MHI Names Christy Dula as Chief Experience and Digital Technology Officer
MHI recently announced the expansion of Christy Dula’s role to chief experience and digital technology officer. In this expanded role, she will manage the information technology and membership teams to expand MHI’s engagement with MHI members and other stakeholders. MHI is building a cohesive member experience that will seamlessly blend the in-person and digital experiences. Aligning both our digital technology ...
Read More »MHEFI Announces Two New Endowments Sponsored by SIGI
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) is honored to receive two endowments that will benefit students. The new endowments were announced during an October 3rd ceremony at the MHI Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Southworth International Group, Inc. (SIGI) is funding the endowments for $100,000 each. SIGI is the parent company of several leading manufacturers of ergonomic work ...
Read More »New Distribution Logistics Equipment Course Now Available in the WERC Distribution Logistics Learning Program
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 ...
Read More »WERC Releases 2023 Warehousing & Logistics Salary Survey Report
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 ...
Read More »Combilift Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation
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 ...
Read More »Creform Celebrates 70th Anniversary
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 ...
Read More »Cherry’s Industrial Equipment Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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 ...
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