2017 MHI Annual Conference Educational Opportunities- Part 1
At the MHI Annual Conference, one of our goals is for you to walk away better than you came, and part of that means getting educated. We want to give you information and skills that you can take back to your company and help push supply chain forward.
Since there is a ton of educational opportunities we’re offering, we’ve split it up into two posts: the stuff on Monday and the stuff on Tuesday. Tune back in later for the Tuesday post (or go to mhi.org/conference to see for yourself… shhhhhh, I didn’t say a word).
Oh, and there are two options, each day, for every time slot. So you get CHOICES! Bueno. Now on to it.
Monday October 2
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Step Into the Future
with Brian Federal – Futurist
Be prepared to be amazed! Take a glimpse into the future with futurist Brian Federal. See what technologies will be affecting the material handling industry and the world.
Implementing Industry 4.0
Roundtable sponsored by MHI Solutions Community
Internet of things. Automation. Digitization. Smart factories. Everyone is talking about these things and we know it is the future. But how do we implement these ideas, stay relevant and ahead of trends? Join your peers and customers in an interactive session to find out what other people are doing as well as discuss ideas and solutions to customers problems.
2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Innovative Workforce Solutions: Lessons From the Leading Edge
Panel: Christian Dow, Vice President, Panther Industries
Keith Nye, Director of Logistics Maintenance, WalMart Logistics
Phil Jones, Director, Supply Chain Engineering, Target
Moderator: Dave Delong, President, Smart Workforce Strategies
The top issue in the material handling and supply chain industry is finding and hiring a qualified, skilled workforce. This panel of industry professionals will discuss how they are developing their channel to hire the next generation of employees and leaders.
How to Innovate Swiftly & Systematically: Innovation Step-by-Step
Workshop with Darin Eich
Join Innovation Trainer and PhD, Darin Eich, and learn how you create and develop ideas to foster a culture of innovation in your work. In this fast paced, reflective, interactive, and engaging program, you will experience activities and a system for idea development firsthand. Follow along with your own challenge to develop new products, services, or organization enhancements.
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
DC of the Future…Today
Panel: Matt Yearling, CEO, PINC
Melonee Wise, CEO, Fetch Robotics
Todd Farwell, Innovation Manager, Caterpillar
Jason Morin, Director of Continuous Improvement, XPO Logistics
Moderator: Scott Sopher, Global Supply Chain Leader, Deloitte
Technology of the future is here today. Listen to industry professionals discuss how they are effectively implementing industry disruptors. Learn how these cutting-edge companies are utilizing wearables, autonomous vehicles, additive manufacturing and other transformative technologies successfully.
Creating and Implementing Workforce Development Solutions
Roundtable
Sit down with peers, industry professionals and academics to begin developing strategic partnerships, including internship and apprenticeship programs. Learn practical steps to creating your company’s workforce plan.
MHI Annual Conference
October 2 – 4, 2017 | Boca Raton Resort | Boca Raton Florida
At the MHI Annual Conference you will learn and collaborate with 600+ material handling and logistics professionals on how to utilize the latest trends and innovations in supply chain and material handling. You’ll also hear from three other industry leading keynotes to help propel your supply chain and company forward. Seize new opportunities that produce tangible results. Find out more and Register today!
