Advancing from Distributor to Integrator
Mitch Smith, chief revenue officer for Hytrol Conveyor Co., wants material handling equipment distributors to know that with careful planning and execution, they can elevate their status in the eyes of suppliers, advancing from equipment distributors to true systems integrators.
February 23, 2024
Economic Forecast: 2024: The Year of Movement and Investing
As we enter 2024, Beaulieu encourages MHEDA members to not shy away from intimidating words like “recession,” but to instead take control of processes and planning. Beaulieu notes how vital it is that businesses invest in themselves and their people. He also informs members on what they can expect next.
February 20, 2024
Five Practical Ways to Utilize ChatGPT in the Material Handling Industry
Understand how Generative AI and LLMs like ChatGPT work and how you can leverage them in your day-to-day activities. Following are some ways you might use ChatGPT in your business.
January 18, 2024
The Economic Thermometer: How Are MHEDA Members Feeling?
Checking in on past trends and predictions for the next quarter is crucial in running a business, especially in the material handling industry. The MHEDA Journal wanted to do a pulse check on how members are feeling about their businesses, the economy and where they are going from here.
January 2, 2024
Material Handling Goes Green – The Ins and Outs of Using Lithium Batteries in Electric Warehouse Vehicles
In recent years, the push for sustainable solutions in material handling and logistics has led to the rise of electric forklifts and other warehouse vehicles. These eco-friendly alternatives to traditional internal combustion engines have proven cost-effective, efficient and environmentally responsible.
November 7, 2023