When ProMat 2015 opens on March 23 it will include not only 800 exhibits from the industry’s leading solution providers, but also a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 100 sessions that focus on what’s next in best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

The ProMat Conference will include four keynotes, 100 show floor seminars and a Workforce Summit. The Conference will cover leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more efficiently and profitably.

Material handling equipment new orders grew 8.8% in 2013 and are forecasted to grow 8.0-9.0% for 2014 and 2015, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by MHI.

President Obama recently unveiled new executive actions to strengthen U.S. advanced manufacturing, spur innovation and make the U.S. a magnet for new jobs and investment.

As manufacturing expands in Mexico, Spanish language technical and training materials are in greater need. In response, the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) has created a Spanish edition of its popular Crane Operator’s Manual, designated as Specification #79. 

Customers are demanding more sustainable supply chains. According to a recent survey, when choosing a supplier or making buying decisions, 96% of the companies consider sustainability aspects, with low environmental impact as the most important aspect at 56%. Health and safety of workers (51%) and economic aspects (43%) follow. Ethics comes next at 29%.

The nearly two-year upward trend in manufacturing has had a setback, according to the quarterly MAPI Foundation Business Outlook, a survey conducted by the MAPI Foundation, the research affiliate of the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI).

The Suez Canal Authorities has awarded a $1.5 billion expansion contract to a consortium consisting of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Netherlands), Van Oord, NMDC (Abu Dhabi) and Jan de Nul (Belgium).

Long before publication of the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics—and its section devoted to the challenges faced by the industry in recruiting the next generation of talent —MHI’s College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) and the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) recognized the need to introduce college students to potential career opportunities in supply chain, material handling and logistics fields. The two organizations teamed up to produce the first Material Handling and Logistics Classroom Day a decade ago.

As the globalization, expansion, and growing interconnectivity of supply chains make them more complex, businesses and their suppliers are faced with new challenges, with new opportunities for growth. Many top companies invest a vast amount of resources in innovation. 

This commitment to innovation drives growth as they compete to remain top manufacturers and service providers. However, many of these top companies are not reaching their full potential. Their businesses are innovating, growing, and developing, but many of their suppliers are not

In the supply chain, getting the best out of your employees is essential to working as a well-oiled machine. Many people struggle at work to stay motivated and reach their full potential. How do you keep your team on track and inspire high quality performance? Here are a few things you can do as a leader to influence your team and generate positive results.

The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) affiliated trade association of MHI recently unveiled a new brand identity, symbolized by the introduction of a new logo that signifies the industry's growth and transformation, and celebrates the culture of strength and performance built over the association's 81-year history.