The MHEDA staff is thankful for the opportunity to serve a vibrant and forward-thinking membership. We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
MHEDA is currently working on the first quarter issue of The MHEDA Journal and invites you to participate in the Industry Economic Forecast Survey. This issue will feature forecasts from leading associations as well as a distributor and supplier forecasts of what MHEDA members expect for the coming year. Estimated time to complete this survey is 4 minutes.
Please click here to participate by tomorrow, Nov. 16. Thank you!
Expand Your Network
Another Fun, Educational Women in Industry Event in the Books
MHEDA, MHI and WERC hosted a group of material handling industry leaders eager to perfect their skillset and improve their business bottom line. Held on Nov. 2 in Rosemont, Illinois, the Women in Industry event provided a full day of education on industry trends, communication and culture, in addition to an opportunity to prepare Lemons of Love care packages for individuals impacted by cancer. Photo courtesy of Michael J. Kardas.
For a full list of MHEDA events, please click here.
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 with a mission to engage and attract students to the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry by providing financial support. Since 1976, MHEFI programs have supported over 1,000 students and educators seeking pathways to quality educational programs and fulfilling careers.
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.
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. Visit promatshow.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.
Elevate Your Bottom Line
Custom Economic Report & Podcast for Q4 is Now Available The Custom Economic Advisory Report, produced by ITR Economics, is designed specifically for MHEDA Members. The report for the fourth quarter is now available as a summary podcast or full PDF report download.
This Quarterly Report is FREE to MHEDA Members and provides clear, actionable information on current economic trends. It will give you expanded tools to help you better plan for the future and offers important information for seven markets applicable to your Material Handling Business.
Please click here to order the report or listen to the podcast.
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!
The Q4 issue of The MHEDA Journal, featuring 2023 trends, is being printed now and will be in your mailbox soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this Q3 issue interview with Olympic bobsledder Devon Harris.
