Industry well represented at NA
By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 3/29/2006
On behalf of the Board of Governors of The Material Handling Industry, I hope you are finding your time at NA 2006 to be both productive and enjoyable. I would like to take a few moments to introduce you to the sponsor of this event: The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA). MHIA is the leading association representing the industry that produces material handing and logistics solutions—the solutions that make the supply chain work. MHIA was formed in 1945 with the mission to create a greater understanding and awareness between business and industry of the solutions offered through material handling and logistics.
The equipment, systems and software solutions of material handling and logistics very often hold the key to a productive and profitable supply chain. Material handling and logistics involves forecasting, resource allocation, production planning, flow and process management, inventory management, customer delivery, after-sales support and service, and a host of other activities and processes that are basic to business. Solutions include sophisticated techniques that expedite information flow, including RFID and satellite tracking systems, and the electronic transmission of order and shipping information. These innovations along with traditional material handling and logistics equipment and systems are the solutions that make manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and the supply chain work. The material handling and logistics industry remains strong. Based on U.S. Department of Commerce statistics, consumption of material handling and logistics equipment, systems and services exceeds $125 billion annually and employs more than 700,000 workers. MHIA strives to maintain and stimulate the continuing growth of the industry by sponsoring world-class trade events, such as NA 2006 and ProMat 2007, to showcase the best-in-class products and services of its member companies. MHIA's member companies are industry leaders in providing solutions that make the supply chain work. They are material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, third-party logistics providers and publishers. Member companies come from all areas of material handling and various parts of the world, making MHIA a strong national and international representative for the material handling and logistics industry. Membership in MHIA reflects a company's ongoing commitment to the safety, productivity and profitability of your manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and supply chain operations. As you walk the NA 2006 show floor today, you will experience the broad representation of the equipment, technology and services that our industry comprises. You'll see all types of equipment, systems and services, both basic and advanced. You'll see the individual components necessary to construct a complete and successful material handling and logistics system solution. That's because NA 2006 exhibitors represent the entire industry. They are dedicated to producing safe, efficient material handling and logistics equipment and systems to help you and your company remain productive and competitive in our rapidly changing global economy. For more information on MHIA, our programs and member companies, please visit the MHIA booth on the show floor (Booth 1704) or visit us online at www.mhia.org at yourconvenience.
Executive Chairman, Material Handling Industry of America
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