After spending the last two days navigating the 400,000+ square feet of exhibits from 850+ companies and spending priceless hours absorbing bucketloads of tips, advice and projections from leaders in the industry, a path through the maze of information is starting to take shape. This is the day to make sure you fill in the missing pieces. This is the day to start putting it all together.

 

It is also the day that kicks off with the highly anticipated 2022 MHI Annual Industry Report Keynote Panel with John Paxton, Thomas Boykin and a team of panelists. Plus, right after lunch will be a conversation with Shaquille O’Neal—the one and only Shaq, a cultural icon, an NBA powerhouse and a successful businessman with a larger-than-life personality.

 

Tonight will be MHI Industry Night with comedian Preacher Lawson and that extra-special door prize—a Trip of a Lifetime. Industry Night is SOLD OUT, so don’t lose your tickets for this incredible night of networking, prize-winning and laughs!

 

MHI received 121 submissions for this year’s MHI Innovation Awards, and the winners will be revealed Wednesday during MHI Industry Night. Four finalists have already been chosen in each of the three categories: Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact. The award serves to educate and provide valuable insights on the latest manufacturing and supply chain innovative products and services to MODEX attendees.

This is your opportunity to be the first to have access to this new report on the supply chain trends and technologies that are transforming supply chains. John Paxton of MHI and Thomas Boykin of Deloitte will present the report findings and moderate a panel of manufacturing and supply chain professionals to discuss the real-world significance of the report findings.

“It is kind of like waiting for things to red line then pulling it back,” said CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta during Tuesday morning’s keynote when talking about America’s response to COVID-19 and how hospital data is a major part of the equation. “These pandemics, they happen… They are in the history books,” he said. But, when you are faced with one, or the start of one, it is hard to process at that point, he explained. Are you going to err on the side of safety, maybe pump the brakes a little as you approach a blind turn? Or are you going to accelerate? 

“I sense a disturbance in the force, the supply chain force,” said moderator Agile Business Media’s Gary Master at the education session in DC Velocity's Transportation & Logistics Theater entitled, “Supply Chain Disruption: What Are the Next Steps for Transportation Leaders.” Masters and a “star-studded cast” of panelists addressed this disturbance from the angles of planes, trains, ports and in-a-class-all-its-own Amazon, as well as gave attendees a look into how each of these pieces in the supply chain impact each other and, in turn, are impacted by disruption. 

With 170+ expert-led educational seminars and 850 exhibits of next-generation technology and equipment in action, MODEX lets you see what’s coming and take advantage of it to power your supply chain for years to come. The conference sessions mentioned below are located in the Emerging Technology Theater, Transportation & Logistics Theater and Micro-Fulfillment Theater on the MODEX show floor. Additional education seminars are located in Theaters A-J on the show floor.

 

 

Download the MODEX 2022 Mobile App on your Apple iPhone® or Android® smartphone. Quickly view exhibitor information, a schedule of MODEX, conference sessions and speaker information, and a map of the show floor. To download, open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, search for MODEX 2022, and click on the install button.

 

For more information, visit modexshow.com/app

The Georgia World Congress Center is fantastically huge—and can be slightly intimidating if you don't know the lay of the land. So, before racking up your steps (before even getting to the show floor!), take a quick peek at this handy online map that identifies some of the key areas for MODEX 2022 as well as the surrounding areas.

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MHI in partnership with Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) and the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI) presents Student Day at MODEX 2022. This interactive event for CTE, high school and university students connects them with the best in the industry through real-world discussions with industry experts, a guided tour of the show floor and networking with professionals who can support their career growth. Along with gaining a real-world understanding of the products, services and technologies that enable the supply chain, students will walk away feeling inspired and empowered with a broader network of professionals who can support their career goals.

To add to your overall MODEX experience, the event will once again feature the popular Backyard area. Don't miss this interactive and networking hub on the MODEX show floor. Not only will this area include some of the best food trucks Atlanta has to offer but also relaxed seating, games and a puppy petting station.This is the last day to visit the puppies, which will be there from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

This issue of MHI Solutions focuses on the top trends and technologies driving supply chain data transparency and security, the steps to implement and what these technologies will mean for future supply chains. This issue also features details on MODEX 2022 and includes a handy pull-out floorplan to help you navigate and plan your route through the more than 850 exhibitors. The digital version is easy to read on any mobile device: http://bit.ly/MHIsolutions.

 

Want to learn more about MHI Solutions magazine or MHI? Visit MHISolutionsmag.com, access the online media guide, or reach out to:

Carol Miller, MHI Chief Marketing Officer, at cmiller@mhi.org

Shani Calvo, Naylor Association Solutions Editor, at shani@naylor.com

Jason Zawada, Naylor Association Solutions Integrated Media Director, at jzawada@naylor.com