"Today's productivity and customer response goals depend on the equipment and systems that support the movement, storage, control and protection of everything from raw materials to finished products. The companies that support material handling logistics worldwide are members of the Material Handling Industry of America and make a major impact on operational efficiency and keep industry in motion," says MHI.
MHI has dontated to our chapter their E.A.S.E. (ergonomic assist systems and equipment) ergonomic toolbox program. This program is available for use by students in the Industrial Engineering Lab, Anderson 244. MHI offers a definitive list of material handling and logistics manufacturers, material handling industry forecasts, and links to the industry. MHI is a great resource for your material handling needs.
Address:
Material Handling Institute of America
8720 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28217-3992
Tel: 704-676-1190
Fax: 704-676-1199
E-mail: vwheeler@mhia.org
Website: http://www.mhia.org