MHI is focusing on the theme of accelerating change in supply chains for its 2016 Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2016 in Tucson, Ariz.
The conference will focus on key themes identified by the US Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics and the MHI 2016 Annual Industry Report including:
● Building the future supply chain workforce
● Omni-channel fulfillment
● The impact of automation and Big Data on supply chains
● Investing in material handling solutions for future success
The conference will feature four keynotes and six conference tracks. Each track includes a “class” session with a traditional presenter or panel, and a “lab” session that offers a more interactive, hands-on experience.
Annual Conference Keynote Speakers:
● Jonathan Evans & Marcos Osorno, Skyward
● Buddy Bush, JB Training Solutions
● Vivek Wadhwa, Duke University
● Jason Schenker, President, Prestige Economics
Annual Conference Track Topics:
● U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics
● Supply Chain Workforce
● Material Handling and Supply Chain Technology
● Managing Change
● Leadership
● Marketing in the Supply Chain Industry
“We are excited to announce this line-up of speakers,” said George Prest, CEO of MHI. “They each bring a unique message and outlook to support this year’s theme of accelerating change.”
The conference is open to both MHI members and non-members. “The goal is to bring the industry (members and the supply chain solution users) together to collaborate and develop into a growing community that shares knowledge and addresses current and future manufacturing and supply chain challenges and opportunities,” Prest added.
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