MHEDA CONNECTION
April 1, 2020
Newsflash
Welcome! The following companies have applied for MHEDA membership

Distributor/FOB: AS/R Systems Inc, Hilton Head Isalnd, SC

Mfg-Supplier/Associate: alliantgroup, Houston, TX; Custom Industrial Products, Inc., Melbourne, FL

   
East Penn Manufacturing Co.,
      
CIT Group
   
Convention Focus
Virtual Convention-April 2: The Undiscovered Truth to Leading on Purpose
Join critically-acclaimed author/speaker, Brant Menswar, on April 2, for a FREE live webinar exclusively for MHEDA Members to discover the hidden truth to calming employee fears and making the “good” decisions needed to carry you through these unprecedented times. Presented via Zoom Video Conference. Space is limited so respond quickly. An On-Demard version will be available later.
News You Can Use
COVID-19 Resources Available on MHEDA's Website
In light of the current and severe situation with COVID-19, we have compiled many resources to help you and those in your organization as we face this situation head-on. The information is updated daily so bookmark this link and check back often.
Some topics covered:
American Logistics Aid Network COVID-19 relief efforts
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is closely monitoring information regarding COVID-19 and its impact on supply chains. ALAN is officially mobilized to assist with relief efforts for this emergency and is currently working with government and nonprofit partners to assess any potential impacts and response actions.
WireCrafters Driver Access Cage
WireCrafters
One of our most popular products is the Driver Access Cage. During this time of COVID-19, they have been especially useful. These cages are designed to keep unauthorized people from wandering around your facility.
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Events
Free Webinar April 3: Inside Sales for Lift Truck Dealers
Join Lauren Zak, Director of Account Development, and Jason Wisener, Director of Production at Concept Services for a FREE educational webinar to help sales professionals be more successful on the phone.
Free Programs
MHEDA has added several free webinars between April 1 and April 15 to help members keep well informed about things to do during these uncertain times. Topics include:
* Accessing Small Business Stimulus Dollars Under the CARES Act
* How to Innovate and Stay Focused During a Crisis
* Virtual Convention: The Undiscovered Truth to Leading on Purpose
* How to Research to Be a Resource
* Leading Teams Through the Virus Crisis
CANCELLED: May 2-6: Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase
June 18: Smart Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent Webinar
Find a way to retain the employees you’ve worked so hard to bring on board.
   
Hawker Powersource, Inc.
      
Kinetic Technologies,Inc.
   
MHEDA-TV
The New and Improved MHEDA DiSC Report
MHEDA partnered with the Mackay Research Group to administer and improve the DiSC Report. They targeted lacking areas of the report to make the DiSC an even more useful tool for dealers in all segments of the material handling industry.
Cost Effective Hybrid Flooring Solution for Robotic Traffic
Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC
Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products understands that robotic flooring needs can be complex, and there may be a variety of demands within a single project. Since ResinDek flooring panels are available with a multitude of options, Cornerstone can provide a hybrid solution that is customized for load capacities, required finish type, and volume of robotics traffic. The optimization of all these criteria provides an extremely cost-effective solution that is tailored to the specific project. 
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WIPOTEC-OCS Inc.
   
Spotlight on MHEDA
Still Time to Participate in MHEDA's Industry Specific Benchmarking Surveys
  

There is no cost for any distributor member to participate in these surveys and the results are always free.

1) Compensation & Benefits Survey - New Deadline April 10 - The results will show how your company compares to others in the areas of: salaries, bonuses, perks, sales compensation plans, holiday pay and healthcare. A great retention tool for your HR team!

More details and questionnaires are available here.


2) DiSC Survey - Deadline April 15th - Receive financial information specific to your line of business that can be used as a guide in your future financial planning. Results profiled in this report are based operating data provided by MHEDA members across the country.

More details and questionnaires are available here.