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Modern Materials Handling Exclusive WebcastWednesday, March 28 @ 2:00 p.m. ET2012 Materials Handling Industry Outlook:Time to push for approvalEven though better economic news continues to trickle into the headlines, the results of Modern’s2012 State of Warehouse/DC Equipment and Technology Survey reveals that materials handlingequipment and solutions spending has flattened. In fact, many warehouse/DC decision makerswith pre-approved budgets are seeing their spending amounts dwindle—an indication, say ouranalysts, that spending may be done on more of an ad hoc basis in the future.How has the economy shaped materials handling spending and best practices in the U.S. andwhat steps are your peers now taking to get approval for new projects?Join Group Editorial Director Michael Levans, Executive Editor Bob Trebilcock, and materialshandling equipment consultant Don Derewecki as they attempt to answer these questions bydigging deeper into the data gleaned from Modern’s 2012 State of Warehouse/DC Equipmentand Technology Survey.In this special webcast, our panel will take a closer look into:• The economic impact on materials handlingbuying decisions• Current warehouse/DC best practices• Usage of and investments in technologyand materials handling solutions• Methods for evaluating manufacturing andwarehousing operations• Tips for getting approval for planned projectsModerator:Michael LevansGroup Editorial DirectorSupply Chain GroupSpeakers:Bob TrebilcockExecutive EditorModern Materials HandlingDon DereweckiSenior Business ConsultantTranSystemsRegister at:MMH.COM/2012outlook