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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, ...

CEO Update Supply chain technology investment is growing, and it is empowering supply chain workers as they collaborate with these new technologies to create more resilient, transparent and data-driven operations. Fifty-five percent of supply chain leaders are increasing their supply chain technology and innovation investments according to the survey results from the 2024 MHI Annual Industry Report, “The Collaborative Supply ...

Executive Viewpoint BY KAREN NORHEIM, CEO, AMERICAN CRANE & EQUIPMENT CORPORATION It can be so tempting to chase after shiny objects. But at American Crane & Equipment Corporation, we know that before we can run, we have to walk. And before we can walk, we need to crawl. Back in 2019, we made the first movement toward integrating the technology ...

Economic Market Analysis BY JASON SCHENKER, PRESIDENT OF PRESTIGE ECONOMICS®, CHAIRMAN OF THE FUTURIST INSTITUTE® Global manufacturing and growth were under significant pressure in 2023 and early 2024. But the prospects for the second half of 2024 are more favorable. Despite elevated interest rates, U.S. and Chinese manufacturing PMIs picked up in late Q1 2024, hinting at more upside ahead ...