After 27-plus years at the helm of MHEDA, Liz Richards, CEO, has announced that she will be retiring on December 31, 2023.
“It has been an incredible experience to work with so many professionals in MHEDA, the Board of Directors, the membership and of course, the amazing team of associates who work tirelessly to bring value to our members,” Liz said. “It has been a great ride for 27 years, and I look forward to turning the reins over to the next leader who will undoubtedly bring a refreshing and innovative new chapter to MHEDA! I am honored and humbled to have been able to serve this great industry.”
The MHEDA Board of Directors has hired Steve Riege with Ovation Leadership to assist with the search for her replacement. To learn more about the position and watch Liz's announcement video, please click here.
No matter what stage you are at in your career, it’s always good to practice your networking skills. As you will see in these business networking statistics, not only do your professional connections matter when looking for a new job, they are also crucial in growing your business or helping your organization connect with the right customers and suppliers. Learn more here. Source: Finances Online
In the latest episode of the MHEDA Talks podcast, Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Alex Reed, Chief Commercial Office at Vsimple, about the importance of the customer experience, how that experience is effected by internal processes, how to implement new technologies to improve employee and customer experiences, and more.
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.
As of February 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all new CDL and HME applicants to successfully complete theory and behind-the-wheel training before they can take a state’s CDL or HME exam. The requirement is called Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT). The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)’s Administrative Compliance Experts, also known as ACE, are designed to assist companies in navigating ELDT’s red tape, and NPGA has made this training available to MHEDA member companies.
NPGA’s ACE Services provide the ELDT training for CDL Class A/B and HME, registered with FMSCA as a training provider. They offer two different packages and you do not need to be a member of NPGA to enroll.
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.
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eShipping’s Monthly Industry Update – November 2022 Learn more about metrics, trends, and key takeaways on the state of the logistics industry to help your business plan for the coming months. In this update, you’ll learn that Less Than Truckload carriers are looking at alternative pricing structures for 2023; Full Truckload market rates continue to be elevated above market; ILWU negotiations continue; air cargo volumes continue their decline; and the surge in manufacturing has led to record inventories. Please click here to learn 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!
The latest issue of The MHEDA Journal is on its way to you! Be on the lookout for our 2023 Trends issue, with features on mental health, tackling inflation and compensation and more!
