Special Events: Who is Participating?
The Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants
(APMHC) Winter Meeting
Saturday, January 10, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm and Sunday, January 11, 2009, 7:45 am – 3:30 pm, McCormick Place South, Room S402B, Chicago, IL
The Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants (APMHC) is holding its Winter 2009 Meeting during ProMat 2009. Members will be discussing topics of interest for the material handling consulting industry.
Guests and potential members are welcome. Interested persons
should contact Allan Howie at MHIA at 704-714-8712 or
for more information.
The Electrification and Controls Manufacturers (ECMA) Recruitment Breakfast
Monday, January 12, 2009, 8:30 am – 10:30 am in Room S104A at Chicago’s McCormick Place South.
The Electrification and Controls Manufacturers (ECMA) Industry Group of MHIA is holding a breakfast reception for companies interested in learning more about this group and the new focus of the group.
Those interested in attending this reception should contact Allan Howie at MHIA at 704-714-8712 or
for more information.
Training and Certifying the Workforce of the Future
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, Registration begins at 8:00 am,, McCormick Place South, Room S404BC. Registration required.
What is the extent of the looming shortage of transportation, distribution, and logistics workers? What resources are available to assist your company in finding qualified workers to carry out the daily activities of your business two to ten years from today?
These and more questions will be answered in the “Training and Certifying the Workforce of the Future” seminar to be held on Wednesday morning of ProMat. You will receive information and one-on-one opportunities to discuss with leading workforce experts and industry leaders:
- Industry representatives will discuss how they are meeting this fast approaching shortage.
- Leading trade associations will share the ways and means available through their programs to educate and train current and potential employees. These associations include: APICS, CSCMP, ISM, WERC, MHEDA and MHIA
- Vocational high schools and vocational/technical community colleges will share their successes in bringing this much needed training to local communities. Starting a program in your area is as easy as calling upon existing institutions.
- A nationally recognized certification and standards organization, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) will provide information and procedures for educating and certifying existing and potential workers as Certified Logistics Associates (CLA) and Certified Logistics Technicians (CLT).
This program is complimentary to all registered Show attendees. Registration for the ProMat Show is required.
View program schedule.
For more information, please contact Allan Howie at 704-714-8712 or
ahowie@mhia.org
Invitation to Attend Material Handling and Logistics Classroom Day at ProMat 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009, 9:30 am, Room S401bcd, McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL, during ProMat 2009 Show and Conference
- Special program for students and professors in engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain and logistics
- Travel grant support is available
- See all the solutions that support the flow of materials for both manufacturing and distribution operations
Give your students a unique opportunity to see the latest material handling and logistics solutions in person. Register and attend the ProMat Show and Conference (http://www.promatshow.com/) on Monday, January 12, 2009 during "Material Handling Logistics Classroom Day" at the show.
The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has partnered with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) to offer a special program on January 12th for students and faculty.
Faculty and students in engineering, business, and technology schools will find solutions for planning and executing the flow of goods throughout facilities and the supply chain. Additional details on the travel grants and the times of the events are provided below.
Classroom Day - Details
9:30 – 10:00: Pre-registration and Breakfast
Pre-register in advance (www.promatshow.com) or at the show, then come to Chicago’s McCormick Place South, Room S401bcd, to learn more about the industry and how to get the most out of the show and conference. You will receive an "Academic VIP" ribbon along with a variety of materials to help you better understand the show, the industry and the educational materials available from MHIA. Pastries, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea, soft drinks, juices, and water will be served to hold you until lunchtime.
10:00 - 11:00: Welcome and Introduction to the Material Handling Industry and the ProMat 2009 Show and Conference
Attend a presentation providing an overview of how material handling and logistics solutions make goods flow, how solutions are developed, current and future trends, people and jobs in the industry, plus how to make the most out of your visit to the NA 2008 Show. Information will also be presented about the materials available from CICMHE, MHIA and MHEDA. In addition, two graduates in their mid-twenties will talk about their careers in guiding the flow of goods through their manufacturing and distribution organizations and will provide lessons learned regarding, “What I wish I knew when I was in school”.
11:00 – 1:00: Tour of the Show Floor
Students will take a guided tour of the show floor and see the latest material handling and logistics technologies. Industry experts at selected show booths are waiting to talk with you about the industry, solutions and careers. Talk with the vendors of the solutions to get a better understanding of how to apply the technologies and techniques to solve real-world problems. The product literature, white papers, case studies, DVDs and other content can be a valuable educational resource.
While students are touring, professors will learn more about education materials and opportunities that are available. Then the professors will also take a guided tour of the show floor.
1:00 – 2:00: Lunch and Discussion
Enjoy lunch with the other Classroom Day participants courtesy of CICMHE. During this time, we will discuss your Classroom Day experiences so far.
2:00 –5:00: Additional Time on the Show Floor
Return to the show floor to talk with additional vendors or attend educational sessions. The ProMat show and conference ends at 5:00 p.m.
Travel Grants
Travel grants will be provided to schools based on a first-come, first-served basis for up to ten students and two professors per school. Additional students and faculty per school may be permitted depending on availability of funds. Transportation grants will be provided to all schools based on 10 cents per mile traveled per person (for example, five people in a car at 50 cents per mile or twelve people in a van at $1.20 per mile), plus parking charges. For anyone traveling to the McCormick Place South center from over a 150 mile radius, overnight accommodation may be funded at $55 per student ($110 per professor) to defray the costs of overnight accommodation. Travel grants will be paid directly to departments/schools unless other arrangements are needed and approved. A list of Chicago hotels with special ProMat rates can be found at www.promatshow.com/hotels.
Registration Information
If you are a professor interested in bringing students to the ProMat show and conference for the Material Handling Logistics Classroom Day, please contact Mike Ogle (mogle@mhia.org) or Carmen Murphy (cmurphy@mhia.org) by December 31, 2008. We would like to have a total count of professors and students attending from your school for planning purposes.
ProMat 2009 Show Website
The physical show will be from Monday, January 12 through Thursday, January 15, but the learning can start before and continue after the show at www.promatshow.com. The Promat 2009 website contains a virtual trade show, providing information about the exhibiting companies and their solutions.
We hope you will join us for this unique and valuable educational experience.
Mike Ogle
Vice President, Educational & Technical Services, Material Handling Industry of America
Managing Director, College of Industry Council on Material Handling Education