New and improved

Modern Materials Handlingjust launched its redesigned Web site to coincide with the redesigned print magazine you are now reading. Aside from a new look and feel, the site features easier navigation. In addition, the daily news feed has been expanded to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments. Other new features include Modern's RFP Center, a dedicated RFID channel, more Web-only information, and a special Readers Services channel. www.mmh.com

Direct from the show floor

Modern Materials Handlingwill present three Webcasts on the first day of this year's big materials handling show in Chicago. One will focus on the latest in voice-directed picking. Another will debunk RFID myths in the supply chain. And the third will highlight life in the real-time warehouse. Register and view these events online. www.promat2005.mmh.com

Online fact sheets

APA—The Engineered Wood Association—has released four, one-page fact sheets which are available for download online. They summarize industry regulations and overlooked performance criteria related to the purchase and use of pallets made from engineered wood, solid wood and plastic. The four fact sheets are: Ergonomics and Safety, Pallet Finance, Fire Safety and Export Economics. www.apawood.org/publications
 

A good New Year's resolution

The Warehousing Education and Research Council offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its members. They range from e-newsletters, reports on warehousing trends and practices and the group's annual meeting set for May 1 – 4 in Dallas. WERC also has nearly 20 local councils that hold regular meetings that feature presentations, tours and networking. www.werc.org/membership/registration.htm

Look for your favorites online

Just in case you missed some key conferences offered this month at ProMat 2005, don't despair. Show sponsor Material Handling Industry of America will post the show floor conference session presentations on their Web site. They will be available by the end of this month. www.promat2005.org

Make plans for this event in Dallas

RFID manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, software providers and systems integration firms will be showcased under one roof at RFID World 2005. This industry leading conference and expo is set for March 1 – 3 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas. More than 100 companies are expected to exhibit. There are also 24 educational sessions, general sessions and special events. Register online. www.rfid-world.com/rfid05

And help the Material Handling Education Foundation

Looking for those after-holiday bargains? Register for free at iGive.com to shop online with your favorite retailers like Best Buy, Amazon.com, Wear Guard and almost 600 other iGive-registered retailers. All iGive retailers have allotted a percentage of your purchase cost to go to the cause of your choice. The Material Handling Education Foundation is now one of the causes listed on iGive.com. www.igive.com