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Where Are They Now? Catching up with an MHEFI Scholarship Recipient JOSHUA LINE, FIELD ENGINEER II, SEEGRID CORP. Students who graduated college in 2020 faced challenges that previous graduates did not, including maneuvering requirements to complete their degrees along with pandemic-related restrictions and a shrinking job market. “I graduated with an industrial engineering degree in 2020, and I was looking ...

Industry Focus BY TOM GRESHAM ISTOCK.COM/GUVENDEMIR As an industry, aerospace plays a starring role in commercial travel, shipping and national defense. That makes the effectiveness of its supply chain integral to stability and everyday life in the United States and across the globe. “The aerospace supply chain is vital not only to our economy but also to U.S. national security,” ...

Angela Alston‑Jenkins Jayesh Mehta 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 ...

Feature BY JASON SCHENKER, PRESIDENT OF PRESTIGE ECONOMICS®, CHAIRMAN OF THE FUTURIST INSTITUTE® ISTOCK.COM/PETMAL The supply chain community should expect 2025 to be a year of greater focus on sustainability. While a number of U.S. government policies are likely to be shaped by the new administration, other sustainability stakeholders have been applying consistent pressure across the economy and supply chains. ...

It’s Time to Assemble for the Biggest Supply Chain Experience of 2025 Come spend four inspiring and eye‑catching days with the people, technologies and ideas that are shaping this industry’s future. With over 1,100 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 ...

DEI Update Veterans Bring Leadership and Logistics Skills BY CHRISTY DULA, CHIEF EXPERIENCE & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, MHI ISTOCK.COM/JACOB WACKERHAUSEN Supply chain organizations that embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives often focus solely on race and gender. Yet, persons from a range of different talent pools remain underrepresented in warehousing and distribution. One such overlooked population? Military veterans. ...

The event is where the supply chain industry comes together to discover the latest equipment and tech, learn the latest trends and connect with key suppliers. When the premier manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2025, ProMat, returns to Chicago on March 17, it will include over 1,100 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of ...

WERC Matters WERC’s new Team Memberships offer enhanced value for organizations seeking educational and benchmarking resources for warehousing professionals. BY JOANNA LEON, DIRECTOR, WERC MEMBERSHIP & CHAPTERS AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLLEGE‑INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION (CICMHE) ISTOCK.COM/MONKEYBUSINESSIMAGES If you’re in warehousing and logistics, you know the importance of people, especially in today’s fast‑paced global supply chain. Helping individuals and ...

MHI’s ProMat, a premier manufacturing and supply chain exhibition, has been honored with a prestigious Gold 100 Grand Award by Trade Show Executive (TSE). At an awards ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, in September 2024, TSE recognized ProMat as the “Overall Show with the Greatest Ascent,” acknowledging the event’s remarkable growth and success. ProMat 2023 was a record‑setting event with ...

Higher Education The Importance of Volunteering for Student Day at ProMat 2025 BY JOANNA LEON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLLEGE‑INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION (CICMHE) Every year, Student Day offers the future leaders of the supply chain industry an opportunity to explore careers, see the latest technology and connect with industry professionals. It’s more than just a field trip—it’s an opportunity ...