From MHI: Meet show sponsor MHI

I hope you are finding your time at Modex 2016 to be both productive and enjoyable. I would like to take a few moments to introduce you to the sponsor of this event—MHI. Since 1945, MHI has been the leading association in the United States representing the Industry that produces material handing and logistics solutions—the Industry that Makes Supply Chains Work.

The equipment, systems and software solutions of material handling and logistics very often hold the key to a productive and profitable supply chain. These solutions include a broad array of equipment and systems that cut costs and improve organizational safety, productivity, quality and visibility.

MHI strives to maintain and stimulate the continuing growth of the industry by sponsoring world-class trade events, such as Modex and ProMat to showcase the best-in-class products and services of its member companies. We also offer a solution-focused Web site at http://www.mhi.org and the MHI Solutions magazine both of which deliver content focusing on the needs of manufacturing and supply chain professionals.

This morning’s keynote session features MHI CEO George Prest and Scott Sopher of Deloitte Consulting. They will preview the first in a series of MHI Annual Industry Reports. This year’s report is titled “Accelerating Change: How Innovation is Driving Digital ‘Always On’ Supply Chains.” The keynote begins at 8:45 a.m. in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom on Level 5 of Building B. You can also download the full report at MHI.org.

Today at 1:00 p.m., Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” will deliver the day’s second keynote titled “Lessons from a Dragon.” Don’t miss his insightful take on how industry is performing, where innovation is coming from and how to grow your business.

The 2016 MHI Innovation Award winners will be announced during tonight’s MHI Industry Night. The evening will also feature The Official Blues Brothers Revue and a Porsche Cayman S as a door prize (see ModexShow.com/rules for official rules). This MHI Innovation award showcases new products and innovations presented by exhibitors. The winners will be chosen in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best Innovation of an Existing Product and Best IT Innovation. MHI Industry Night will take place at from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom on Level 5 of Building B. Learn more about attending this event at Modex Registration.

Today’s schedule of events also includes show floor educational seminars and Supply Chain Education Summit sessions. Please refer to your Modex Expo Guide for the complete schedule of events. Or download the Modex Mobile App and have all of this information at your fingertips.

MHI’s member companies are industry leaders in providing solutions that make supply chains work and many of them are exhibiting companies. As you walk the show floor, you will experience the broad representation of the equipment, technology and services that comprise our industry. You will see all types of equipment, systems and services, both basic and advanced. You will see the individual components necessary to construct complete and successful manufacturing and supply chain solutions. That’s because Modex exhibitors represent the entire industry.

For more information on MHI programs and our member companies, visit booth 3587 on the MODEX show floor or visit mhi.org.