Modern Materials Handling - November 2012

Health (NIOSH). This workshop willprovide an opportunity to hear fromretailers, wholesalers and warehousesafety and loss prevention representativesas they participate in open paneldiscussions about the ergonomic challengesassociated with manual materialshandling jobs.“This session features a panel ofinternationally recognized experts whodesign materials handling devices,along with leading ergonomic healthand safety experts,” explained RayNiemeyer, educational services directorand EASE Council managing executiveof MHIA. “They will be exchangingideas to help find materials handlingtechnology solutions that can reduceworkers compensation claims andimprove employee performance.”Participants must register in advancefor the session, which includes a separatefee outside of ProMat registration.ProMat attendees wishing to participatecan contact Ray Niemeyer at rniemeyer@mhia.orgprior to Wednesday.Also on Wednesday, a special educationaltrack session presented by theCouncil of Supply Chain ManagementProfessionals (CSCMP) will be offeredimmediately after the keynote panel. Thispanel discussion will further elaborate onthe insights shared during the keynote.Entitled “When the Rubber Meetsthe Road…Implementing FutureVision,” the panel includes JeffStarecheski, vice president of logisticsfor Sears Logistics Services, and JohnCaltagirone, supply chain managementstrategy educator at Chicago’sLoyola University. Moderated by RichSherman, director of strategic developmentfor CSCMP, the panelists willoffer their views on how logistics andsupply chain management are evolvingto meet future business challenges.They will examine significant trendsand practices that will most impactoperations in achieving and sustainingpeak performance. MWhat is ‘The Hub’?The Hub is an interactive resource center that offersmultiple social media and informational opportunities forProMat visitors. Located in the center of the ProMat 2013show floor, The Hub will feature a social networking lounge—where attendees can catch the latest buzz about the event onTwitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. It’s also home to a wireless internet centerfor checking e-mail and networking with other attendees. Also in The Hub:details about the next Modex expo, to be held in Atlanta on March 17-20,2014 and an overview of ProMat’s Innovation Award winners.