Topic: Education

Visit the ProMatDX Career Forum at promatshow.com/careers to learn more about open positions with participating companies.

ProMatDX attendees will have a full menu of educational sessions to choose from and participate in.

ProMatDX will offer more than 100 seminars on a variety of manufacturing and supply chain topics including sponsored sessions focused on robotics, automation and a host of other relevant, timely subjects.

This prestigious award is presented annually to an outstanding meeting professional who leads by example, inspires volunteerism and is committed to the growth of the industry.

The MHI Spring Meeting will be digital this year from May 19-21, 24-27 and will offer Industry Groups the opportunity to network with peers and learn from industry experts.

Paxton succeeded George W. Prest at his retirement as CEO on December 31, 2020.

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) announced the appointment of four new members to the Board of Directors. Beginning January 1, 2021, Brian Reh of Gorbel Inc., Joel Thomas of Carter Control Systems, Arthur H. Stroyd Jr. with Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd, and Sebastian Titze of BEUMER will join the MHEFI board and begin their terms.

MHEFI has presented two awards for 2020 to leaders within the material handling community who are pushing material handling education forward.

The new board members will represent the members of the recently acquired Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC).

The STEP Ahead Awards are part of the MI’s STEP Women’s Initiative, which promotes the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research and leadership for attracting, advancing and retaining strong female talent.

The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.

In addition to working closely with the non-profit and emergency response community, ALAN is monitoring the real-time path and supply chain impacts of the storm

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) will publicly announce a new, industry-led, nationally portable "Certified Technician in Supply Chain Automation" (CT-SCA) hands-on training and certification program.

Gartner annual survey finds increase for women in top supply chain leadership, but slight drop at VP level. Findings on gender diversity in chief supply chain office roles.

Women in Manufacturing is the only national trade association dedicated to providing year-round support to women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry

MHI will now deliver a digital event

MHI has acquired the assets of WERC and will operate WERC as a division of MHI.

ALAN continues coordinating transportation, warehousing, equipment and expertise for multiple natural disasters.

Rankings reflect excellence in three specific areas: industry value, program scope and program size.

Government officials, safety experts and industry representatives discuss subjects including pedestrian safety, temporary employee safety and the need for operator training across all aspects of the industry.