Economic Advisory Report: January 2024
January 31, 2024 Duration: 15:36
This quarterly economic report, published by ITR Economics, features data specifically for the material handling industry to assist MHEDA members plan for the year ahead. The full detailed report is available to members only. Order and Download Free Report (member login required)
Economic Advisory Report: October 2023
October 27, 2023 Duration: 18:31
This quarterly economic report, published by ITR Economics, features data specifically for the material handling industry to assist MHEDA members plan for the year ahead. The full detailed report is available to members only. Order and Download New Report and Archived Reports (member login required) Ten Key Insights from the Q4 2023 MHEDA/ITR Report “The […]
Economic Advisory Report: July 2023
July 25, 2023 Duration: 19:34
This quarterly economic report, published by ITR Economics, features data specifically for the material handling industry to assist MHEDA members plan for the year ahead. The full detailed report is available to members only. Order and Download New Report and Archived Reports (member login required) Ten Key Insights from the Q3 2023 MHEDA/ITR Report: “Where […]
Macroeconomics: B2B Capex, Inventories, and Investment Considerations
June 15, 2023 Duration: 43:15
A slowing macro economy is a headwind for investment, affecting everything from capacity planning to capital expenditures and inventory levels. The pandemic-era swings in both supply and demand are calming, but persistent uncertainties – the war in Ukraine, the Fed’s interest rate policy, and the severity and longevity of the economic downturn – all cloud […]
DSC 102: What are the Results & How Do I Use in My Business
June 9, 2023 Duration: 56:07
MHEDA has been dedicated to offering benchmarking resources to help members understand their profitability level and how they compare to their competition. The DSC Survey & Report is a tool that allows forklift dealerships, storage & handling distributors and systems integrators to confidentially submit financial data and in return receive a customizable, interactive dashboard for […]
Macroeconomics: Commodity and Input Prices
May 11, 2023 Duration: 43:38
Volatile commodity prices made it difficult for the distribution community to predict input costs and manage budgets since the start of the pandemic. The fallout of this volatility included squeezed margins and pressured profitability for distributors across a spectrum of industries. The slowing macro economy reflects a pivotal change from the aggressive pace of business […]
Economic Advisory Report: April 2023
April 28, 2023 Duration: 13:01
This quarterly economic report, published by ITR Economics, features data specifically for the material handling industry to assist MHEDA members plan for the year ahead. The full detailed report is available to members only. Order and download the new report as well as past archived issues (requires member login). Download Full Report
Macroeconomics: Inflation and Interest Rates
April 14, 2023 Duration: 46:11
The US economy is firmly on the back side of the business cycle. Further deceleration lies ahead, but the severity and longevity of the downturn is uncertain. Does a recession loom, and if so, how harshly will it affect distributors? Furthermore, inflation continues to run hot, and the Federal Reserve is determined to combat it […]
DSC 101: How & Why to Participate in this Benchmarking Survey
March 14, 2023 Duration: 29:11
Are you curious about the DSC Survey but unsure what it entails? This presentation shows how to use this benchmarking tool and why members see value in participating. You will learn: What data is needed to participate? How is my data being used? Who is Mackay Research Group? Who in my company should get involved […]
Cash Flow Strategies for Navigating Your Business
February 2, 2023 Duration: 01:01:49
Managing cash flow continues to be one of the biggest issues small business owners face. Almost two thirds of small business owners are regularly stressed or have anxiety about cash flow concerns. In this economic downturn never has intelligent cash flow management been more important. Gene Marks will discuss some of the latest trends, technologies, […]
WEX Fuel Savings Program
June 21, 2022 Duration: 06:41
Your MHEDA membership can help you reduce the impact of rising fuel costs! MHEDA has partnered with Savings4Members to offer discounts on many business services including exlusive savings with WEX fuel cards. These cards offer the following benefits: Free to enroll (all set up and card fees waived) Accepted at over 95% of gas stations […]
Economic Insight: Accurately Prepare for Tomorrow
May 10, 2022 Duration: 01:03:00
Key segments of the US and global economy are experiencing a decelerating rate of rise while others are accelerating. In this session presented at the 2022 MHEDA annual convention, Brian Beaulieu assessed the input from proven leading indicators to determine the opportunities and risks for the remainder of 2022 and for 2023 in pertinent segments […]
Financial Benchmarking with the DSC Report
February 12, 2022 Duration: 00:31
Access to financial benchmarking data will help you plan for the future. The MHEDA DSC (Distributor Statistical Comparison) Report is a financial benchmarking study that reviews and compares MHEDA distributor member companies to give you customized data and insights on three important profit drivers: Growth, Gross Margin, Expenses. The report is based on financial data […]
Economic Advisory Report: January 2022
January 27, 2022 Duration: 10:18
This quarterly economic report, published by ITR Economics, features data specifically for the material handling industry to assist MHEDA members plan for the year ahead. The full detailed report is available to members only. Order and download the new report as well as past archived issues (requires member login).
MHEDA Talks: Tom Albero, John Gelsimino, and Katie Richards on MHEDA’s DSC Survey
January 14, 2022 Duration: 38:08
Host Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge talks with Tom Albero, John Gelsimino, and Katie Richards. They discuss the benefits and updates to MHEDA’s DSC Survey. Benchmark your company performance and join us for the roundtable discussion for the Industrial Truck Results at the 2022 MHEDA Convention in Orlando. Members can learn […]
Truck Freight and the US Economy
December 15, 2021
Delivered by Truckstop.com, this presentation will focus on how the trillion-dollar US Freight Transportation Marketplace impacts the Global Supply Chain, the US Economy and US consumer. The presentation will also include an outline the leading indicators of how the US Economy will grow out of the unprecedented “pandemic” year and what the new normal will […]
Economic Update November 2021
November 30, 2021 Duration: 30:00
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with ITR Economics to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more economic resources at www.mheda.org/economy.
Economic Advisory Report: October 2021
October 27, 2021 Duration: 06:35
This quarterly economic report, published by ITR Economics, features data specifically for the material handling industry to assist MHEDA members plan for the year ahead. The full detailed report is available to members only. Order and download the new report as well as past archived issues (requires member login).
Economic Update October 2021
October 19, 2021 Duration: 28:58
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with ITR Economics to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more economic resources at www.mheda.org/economy.
Economic Update September 2021
September 23, 2021 Duration: 28:09
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with ITR Economics to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more economic resources at www.mheda.org/economy.
Economic Update June 2021
June 15, 2021 Duration: 30:33
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with ITR Economics to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more economic resources at www.mheda.org/economy.
Economic Update May 2021
May 26, 2021 Duration: 30:20
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with economist and forecasting expert Alex Chausovsky, Senior Business Advisor, ITR Economics, to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more […]
Economic Update April 2021
April 22, 2021 Duration: 33:03
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with economist and forecasting expert Alex Chausovsky, Senior Business Advisor, ITR Economics, to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more […]
Economic Update March 2021
March 21, 2021 Duration: 31:43
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with economist and forecasting expert Alex Chausovsky, Senior Business Advisor, ITR Economics, to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more […]
Economic Update February 2021
February 19, 2021 Duration: 31:43
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with economist and forecasting expert Alex Chausovsky, Senior Business Advisor, ITR Economics, to help plan during these unpredictable times. Find more […]
Insurance Programs: How They Improve, Protect and Reduce Costs
February 18, 2021 Duration: 27:35
Jim Ricker, CEC, JT Bates Insurance Group/Ricker & Associates, will help you understand the benefits of insurance programs and how they can improve, protect, reduce cost, but more importantly how to protect your valued assets in the event of a loss, including cataclysmic loss. Jim will discuss loss control, prevention and the different types of […]
Economic Update January 2021
January 22, 2021 Duration: 35:21
There is no crystal ball, but forecasting is the next best thing you can do to predict your business’s economic future. MHEDA is offering members a FREE monthly update, sponsored by East Penn Manufacturing, with economist and forecasting expert Alex Chausovsky, Senior Business Advisor, ITR Economics, to help plan during these unpredictable times. In this […]
Tax Relief Incentives for the Material Handling Industry
September 24, 2020 Duration: 31:28
During these challenging times, business owners are looking for additional relief solutions. It’s the ideal time to learn about an existing, key tool for American economic revival: The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit. In this member to member session, Tracy Lustyan, Managing Director of the Great Lakes Region for alliantgroup, explains the differences between […]
ESOPs 101: Employee Stock Ownership Plans
July 17, 2020 Duration: 31:53
This presentation will cover the basics of ESOPs. Nick Francia, partner of The Capital ESOP Group – UBS Wealth Management and a nationally-recognized speaker on the topic of ESOPs, will start with an overview of the different internal and external options that a business owner has to sell or transition their privately-held business. From there, he […]
Guaranteed Leads. We’ll Prove it to You
June 17, 2020 Duration: 29:46
Rebounding from this tough period and growing your business back up will need a varied approach. With the right selection, combination, and creativity, advertisers can find success in meeting their most important online goals. In this video, Brian Bluff, co-founder, and Priyanka Kapadi, operations, of Site-Seeker will help you understand the evolving digital advertising landscape, […]
Credit Card Processing – Protecting Your People and Profits
May 12, 2020 Duration: 33:31
Jerry Smith of CardConnect AIP explains the very confusing industry of credit card processing and how you can minimize your processing fees. Find out more about MHEDA’s cost savings program through CardConnect.
Rental Financial Drivers
February 17, 2020 Duration: 03:06
The rental department is an important profit center in a dealership. Make sure your company is achieving the full potential of your rental assets. The full course, Rental Financial Drivers, presented by Josh Smith, Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta, is available in the members-only MHEDA Learning Management System. Register at www.mheda.org/lms.
Growing Rental Income
February 17, 2020 Duration: 02:23
Capturing business where a competitor has long term rental units is difficult because of transportation and accidental damage costs. However, there are ways you can make it worth it for the customer. The full course, Rental Equipment Management Best Practices, presented by Dave Baiocchi, Founder and President of Resonant Dealer Services LLC, is available in the […]