The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) in collaboration with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) held their 5^th annual Material Handling & Logistics Classroom Day on Monday, April 21 at the NA 2008 Show & Conference held at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. Produced by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), NA 2008 welcomed tens of thousands attendees from more than 80 countries to this premier industry event offering over 500 exhibits covering 160,000 net square feet on one show floor. 

 

With the highest attendance ever for the Classroom Day with a count of 109, students and faculty from local and regional schools and universities such as University at Buffalo, Michigan St. School of Packaging, University at Toledo, Virginia Tech, University at Louisville, Youngstown St., Penn St. University at Akron, Ohio University Cleveland St. and Ferris St., had the opportunity to learn about manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain.

 

The primary objective of the Classroom Day is to increase the recognition and appreciation of the material handling and logistics industry among the students and professors. The day began with an overview of the industry, the educational activities of MHIA, the newly launched student resume bank known as Gateway at www.mheda.org, and the NA 2008 show. Following this presentation, students were provided with a variety of industry and show information, including a list of ten (10) selected exhibitors representing a well-rounded view of the material handling & logistics industry. These exhibitors provided information to academic visitors regarding their company's role in the material handling industry and in the context of supply chain solutions. 

 

The College-Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) is an independent organization which prepares and provides information, teaching materials and various events in support of material handling education and research. Founded in 1952, the Council is composed of college and university educators, material handling equipment manufacturers, distributors, users and consultants, representatives of the business press, and professional staff members of organizations concerned with material handling education.

 

 

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