1A Monday, September 8 — 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Automation Conference
Speaker/Moderator: Gary Forger, Senior Vice President, Professional Development, MHIA
How much automation is too much? It all depends on the company and the facility. Come hear how end-users evaluate automation in terms of automation required, workforce training and skills, company culture, and more.

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1B Monday, September 8 — 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Next Generation Workforce: Where do we find these new employees?
Speakers: Allan Howie, Director of Continuing Education & Professional Development - MHIA and Liz Richards, Executive Vice President - MHEDA
American industry is facing a severe shortage of skilled workers to replace the workforce of today as they retire. This shortage will get worse over the coming decades as boomers retire. This program combines the power of public schools, local expertise and the support of MHIA to provide job training with very little cost to the local industry which benefits. Learn how you can participate and benefit from this important Industry program.

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2A Monday, September 8 — 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
MHIA Industry Leaders Discuss Market Trends
Moderator: Hal Vandiver, Executive Vice President, Business Development, MHIA
Industry leaders will review current market trends for key economic segments and the economic outlook for the material handling and logistics industry for 2008 and 2009.

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2B Monday, September 8 — 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Workforce Demographics of Tomorrow
Speaker: Dan J. Boos, President and Managing Principal, Gorillas & Gazelles LLC
The material handling and logistics industry is on the verge of seeing huge changes in its labor force. Baby boomers are beginning to retire, setting the stage for major shifts in workplace demographics. Will the next generation of new leaders be ready to step into their roles? How will these roles and the nature of this work change? How will these issues impact your company? Get the answers in this important session.

3A Tuesday, September 9 — 8:00 am – 9:00 am
The Next Generation Workforce: Where do we find these new employees?
Repeat Session; see abstract 1B.

3B Tuesday, September 9 — 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Workforce Demographics of Tomorrow
Repeat Session; see abstract 2B.

4A Tuesday, September 9 — 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Leveraging Your MHIA Web Presence
Speaker: Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, MHIA
Learn how to get the most of your web presence with your New MHIA.org MicroSite listing. Your take-away from this working session is a maximized company MicroSite that increases your exposure to material handling and logistics buyers on MHIA.org. View Presentation

4B Tuesday, September 9 — 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Distribution Centers – Workplaces of Excellence
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Gue, Associate Professor,
Industrial & Systems Engineering, Auburn University
We will present initial findings of a new initiative on designing a “worker-centric warehouse.” The goal is to design the facility and the work experience so that workers want to be productive. The initiative covers a broad range of topics, from human resources to ergonomics to architecture. Download PDF Presentation

5A Tuesday, September 9 — 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
MHIA Industry Leaders Discuss Market Trends
Repeat Session; see abstract 2A.

5B Tuesday, September 9 — 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
What LEED Sustainability Means To You
Speakers: Gary R. Walo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, The Haskell Company and
Paul Zeigle, Internal Logistics Manager, Quality Bicycle Products
The U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certifies new and existing buildings for sustainability. This session will detail the levels of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and how they can be achieved in warehouses, distribution centers and other facilities. That will be followed by a Q&A period and a brief working session to determine interests in developing green guidelines for material handling equipment and systems with the USGBC. View Presentation

6A Tuesday, September 9 — 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
How New National Labeling Standards
Will Impact Your Product
Speaker: Arthur H. Stroyd, Jr. Partner, Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd, LLC
Product liability can be a costly proposition for any company. Implementing the ANSI Z535 labeling standard to your products can help your company’s position in a product liability case. This session looks at what your Industry Group or company can do to improve your equipment precautionary labeling and how to improve your product safety information in product manuals, instructions, and other collateral materials.
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6B Tuesday, September 9 — 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Leveraging Your MHIA Web Presence
Repeat Session; see abstract 4A.