Education

BY MARY LOU JAY   ISTOCK.COM/2D ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTO The ongoing shortage of talent remains a top concern of supply chain companies throughout the world. In fact, the newly released 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report found that 52% of leaders surveyed described hiring and retaining talent as extremely or somewhat challenging. One way to prime the talent pipeline is by ...

With the theme “Leading with Vision,” WERC’s marquee event showcases guidance to help boost efficiency today and gain a clear vision for future success. BY KRISTI MONTGOMERY, VICE PRESIDENT OF INNOVATION AND RESEARCH, KENCO GROUP, AND WERC 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE CHAIR   Annually, the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, presents the only event dedicated to ...

Where Are They Now? Catching up with an MHEFI Scholarship Recipient: Amber Clauss, Operations Engineer, Fortna Just how much can artificial intelligence (AI) improve material‑handling software such as warehouse execution systems? As an operations engineer for FORTNA, an Atlanta‑based supplier of supply chain software and solutions, Amber Clauss is determined to find out. Clauss, 23, reports directly to the company’s ...

BY JOANNA LEON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CICMHE Last year, the College‑Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) was buzzing with activity aimed at strengthening the bond between academia and the material handling industry. A standout event was the Material Handling Teachers Institute (MHTI), held at North Carolina State University in Raleigh last July and led by Lauren David, PhD, North Carolina ...

  Get ready for four inspiring and eye‑catching days with the people, technologies and ideas that are shaping this industry’s future. With over 1,200 exhibits, 200+ educational seminars and four keynote talks, ProMat has all the equipment, systems and software you need to make your operations more resilient, transparent and sustainable. Nowhere else can you get hands‑on with innovative solutions ...

At the supply chain industry evolves to meet global demands, the need to attract and cultivate top talent is critical. Recognizing this, the MHI Board of Governors has approved a $250,000 contribution to the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI). This one‑time gift underscores MHI’s commitment to building a robust talent pipeline for the material handling and supply chain industry. ...

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 8‑11, 2025 in New Orleans. As the only conference dedicated to warehousing and distribution center operations, WERC 2025 provides opportunities to elevate efficiency and gain a clear vision of what it takes ...

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is proud to introduce the release of the Labor Management & Leadership course, the sixth and final installment in its Distribution Logistics Education Program. This course is designed to help logistics professionals build and maintain a strong, adaptable workforce to meet the demands of modern distribution and fulfillment operations. Offered in an online ...

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) proudly announces $80,253 raised during its annual fundraiser at the MHI Annual Conference. These funds will enable MHEFI to provide scholarships to students and educators pursuing material handling and supply chain fields, helping to build a skilled workforce for this vital industry. Through the generosity of its donors, MHEFI was able to fund ...

MODEX 2024 was awarded the B2B Show of the Year at the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) annual awards celebration on December 16, 2024, at The Novo in Los Angeles. TSNN is an online resource and authority for the trade show, exhibition and event industry. This award honors the best B2B trade show that set a new standard for excellence ...