The theme for the 2023 Convention is “The Human Factor.” The program has been designed to help the material handling business community gain insight on how to better lead during disruption, burnout, supply chain challenges and inflation.
We have a great lineup of experts who will help you dig through what is impacting the modern workforce, and give you useful practical strategies to help move your team forward, in harmony. Learn more.
Broken down by quarter, the MHEDA Calendar has all high-level important dates from when you can expect The MHEDA Journal to webinars. Take a look!
Educate Your Associates
MHEFI Call for Scholarships: Deadline 1/31/2023 The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (www.mhefi.org) is an independent charitable organization that was established in 1976 with a mission to engage and attract students to the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry by providing financial support. The Foundation offers scholarship award opportunities to undergraduates who are pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career. The student should clearly demonstrate dedication to achieving excellence, strong leadership skills, potential for future growth as a leader and persistence in the pursuit of education.
Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $6,000 and must be used for costs relating to tuition, fees and books associated with attending school full-time. Learn more here.
The supply chain world comes together to touch the future at ProMat 2023. Take advantage of 900+ exhibits and education sessions because ProMat 2023 is where you’ll find the more of everything, from illuminating education, to next-generation technology and equipment in action, to the latest equipment and systems solutions for your supply chain needs. Visitpromatshow.com and join us March 20-23, 2023. With keynotes, networking, education, and product booths, ProMat is where manufacturing and supply chain innovation comes to life.
MHEDA at ProMat
Plan to attend ProMat and visit MHEDA at Booth S3795 to pick up a MHEDA Member ribbon to affix to your show badge, visit with Board Members and MHEDA staff members, and learn about all we have planned for 2023. You’ll also be able to relax in the MHEDA Lounge and charge your cell phone!
Also, if you'd like to attend the free MHEDA Networking Reception on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.,please RSVP here.
The new year brings businesses new goals and lofty expectations. Before the calendar turns to 2023, however, business leaders and finance departments are tasked with creating a financial forecast and establishing a budget to meet their organization’s goals for the first quarter and onward. Read more.
Earning an industry award provides third-party credentialing that shows your customers, employees and suppliers that you operate with outstanding business practices.
MHEDA offers two award programs: the MVP Award for distributors and integrators, and the MVS Award for supplier and associate members. Both awards require companies to complete an application that covers key areas of business excellence, letters of recommendation, a company Give Back effort and documentation of involvement in continuing education.
The 2023 award applications are now available on the MHEDA website at www.mheda.org/awards, and the application deadline is Jan. 31, 2023. Awards are announced to the membership as they are awarded and through industry press in early 2023. This is an annual recognition program exclusively for MHEDA members. Please click here to see the list of 2022 Award winners.
For questions about the awards or the application, please contact Katie Richards at krichards@mheda.org.
MHEDA members have the opportunity to share their company news, and MHEDA will share it with thousands of material handling professionals. It’s an easy way to stay up to date on the latest news about MHEDA members and the industry. Please tell us your news here!
MHEDA Mourns the Loss of Industry Icon Robert P. Currie, Sr.
All of us at MHEDA were saddened to learn of Bob Currie’s passing on December 14. Robert P. Currie, Sr., Founder and President of Currie Management Consultants, was a great resource and advisor to hundreds of material handling professionals, and his loss will be felt by many who came to rely on his insight and expertise. We send our deepest condolences to the Currie family and friends.
Modern Equipment Raises Funds for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Modern Equipment Company (MECO) employees (past and present) gathered at Steve McClintock's home to help raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. A total of $3,000 was raised that evening. Many MECO employees also participated in the "Out of the Darkness Community Walk" and raised more than $2,000 for the cause, which is incredibly important to the MECO team. Read more here.
For the second year in a row, Carolina Handling released a children’s holiday book, this one illustrating the Raymond lift truck dealer’s capabilities as an automated systems integrator.
“Santa’s Automated Workshop” is the second of the company’s Solutions for Santa Books and a sequel to last year’s “If Santa Had a Lift Truck.” Read more here.
