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500 Michigan students to tour 35 manufacturing facilities for Manufacturing Day
Students will tour facilities and participate in interactive presentations of in-demand skills and advanced manufacturing jobs throughout Metro Detroit.

Apex Tool Group donates tools, use of warehouse to Harvey, Irma relief
$340,000 in in-kind donations made to nonprofits ToolBank USA, Houston ToolBank and Trusted World.

MHEDA announces Women in Industry conference
The conference, presented in partnership with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), is specifically targeted to women working in material handling.

MHI announces new leadership appointments for 2018
Industry association releases annual list of members for leadership roles.

MSSC CEO awarded for game-changing in manufacturing and foreign policy
Top Cold War diplomat at the NATO Desk at the State Department turns industry certification leader for front-line production work.

APICS addresses talent shortage through expanded supply chain STEM program
To combat shortage of supply chain talent, K-12 program teaches supply chain concepts with interactive games, provides resources for teachers and parents.

APICS to update industry recognized SCOR model in its 20th year
The newest version of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model will address supply chain evolution.

AS/RS Honor Scholarship awarded to Montana State University student
Industrial engineering PhD student receives $2,500 scholarship.

Students, educators supplement classroom time with first-hand learning about materials handling tech
ProMat 2017 Student Days welcomes students and faculty members from universities, community colleges, technical schools and high schools.

Study identifies best approaches to survive supply chain complexity
Joint APICS and Michigan State University study offers solutions to a major industry challenge.

UniCarriers Americas awards scholarships to three students
Annual scholarship offered to the children of UniCarriers employees who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements.

ISA and the Automation Federation endorse Engineers Week
February 19-25 week of activities to introduce young people to the value of STEM learning and careers.

PMMI awards Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship to University of Wisconsin—Stout student
Packaging engineering student Ryan Knudtson recognized for demonstrated commitment to excellence in the packaging industry and extracurricular involvement.

Michigan State University hosts third annual supply chain challenge
Nine of the 15 top-ranked supply chain management schools compete in simulation.

Supply Chain Education for The Masses
Here are five key developments to watch as executive and continuing education make their way into the broader supply chain.


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