MHMS-A critical link

For more information on a local event in your area, call the chapter officer listed above.

By Mike Flamer -- Modern Materials Handling, 3/1/1998

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the members of the Material Handling & Management Society (MHMS), welcome to NA 98, the North American Material Handling Show and Forum!

During your visit, you will see a wide variety of systems, equipment, and services designed to help you do a better job in the movement of goods through the supply chain process.

Questions to think about as you tour the show include:

- Will you understand the complex interrelationships between the various pieces of equipment from a systems point of view?

- Can you analyze the benefits of a new piece of equipment for your company?

If advances in technology surpass your knowledge base, it's time for your education to catch up to reality. It's time to join MHMS.

A membership in MHMS is your link to a wide variety of educational resources:

Correspondence courses. MHMS offers four distinct courses designed for the busy professional: Material Handling; Material Management I; Material Management II; and Material Handling Engineering. Each course is organized for individual study at home, office, or when on the road. Each student is assigned an instructor who monitors the course of study.

Resource library. The Material Handling Institute (MHI) is the largest repository of material handling technical information in the country. As an MHMS member, tap into this vast information resource for yourself or your company at a significant savings over non-members.

Use the MHMS Internet site. This resource offers members an opportunity to read the latest technical papers and interact with material handling professionals. This site is an absolute must for tracking hard-to-find resources. Turn your browser to www.mhia.org/mhms.

While at the show, visit the MHI booth (#2041) and pick up a membership application form, if you're not yet a member. Join now! And enjoy the show.

Professional Activities is the official publication of the Materials Handling & Management Society. For more information on MHMS and membership, access the Society's home page on the World Wide Web http://www.mhia.org/mhms or contact Bobbie Curtis, Manager of MHMS Operations, by calling 704-676-1183. The address is 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201; Charlotte, NC 28217-3935

Get involved with MHMS

MHMS Chapter Contact Phone

Atlanta Greg Barnes (770)793-0683

Boston Bob Liptrot (508)740-6660

Chicagoland Mike Carlson (708)388-5075

Delaware Valley Paul O'Connell (609)854-5895

Western Michigan Charles VandenBosch (616)942-9101

Indianapolis Roland Pender (317)579-7030

Kansas City Jerry Foulds (816)997-2651

Los Angeles Russ Hennigar (714)693-1377

No. California Dave Moody (510)283-6254

Toronto Irene Walker (905)453-1157

Tri-States Jim Wachter (513)745-9401