DC Velocity - July 2014

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ProMat 2015

In March 2015, MHI will hold its premier manufacturing and supply chain expo - ProMat. Over 800 of the leading providers will be at Chicago’s McCormick Place to showcase the best solutions and innovations in the industry.

At ProMat, you can see and learn about the latest innovations and network with your peers. The ProMat Conference will include three keynotes, over 100 show floor seminars and networking opportunities.

The Industry That Makes Supply Chains Work®

George W. Prest, CEO MHI

The increasingly integrated and globalized economy has redefined the dynamics of success for modern organizations. The complexity of managing supply chains that span continents and dominate markets demands agile and adaptable strategies, equipment and systems.

Success depends on effective material handling, logistics and supply chain solutions that deliver the right product to the right market at the right time in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

MHI is the trade association leading this vital industry. MHI members are material handling, logistics and supply chain equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, third party logistics providers, consultants and publishers.

Their membership in MHI reflects an ongoing commitment to the increased safety, productivity and profitability of manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Visit MHI.org to learn more about our members and the solutions they offer.

Mark your calendars for ProMat March 23-26, 2015

Chicago’s McCormick Place South

Visit ProMatShow.com to learn more and register to attend www.MHI.org

8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 | Charlotte, NC 28217-3993 | 704-676-1190 | www.MHI.org

MHI 2014 Annual Industry Report

—The top two strategic priorities of executives are supply chain analytics and omni-channel fulfillment.

—The two major barriers preventing innovation in the supply chain are a talent shortage and a continuing focus on cost reduction.

—Three emerging innovations are not yet top-of-mind for executives, but may be soon: sustainability, mobility/ machine-to-machine technology and 3-D printing.