Instructional Materials
Fundamentals of Warehousing & Distribution Vol I
Authored by Allan Howie, this is acomprehensive workbook for an introductory course in material handling. There are five study units including the concept of warehousing and material logistics, movement, storage, control and protection. Each unit contains a study challenge to test comprehension. Click here to buy
Fundamentals of Warehousing & Distribution Vol II
Fundamentals of Warehousing and Distribution, Volume 2: Warehouse Operation is designed to be a follow-up to Fundamentals of Warehousing and Distribution, Volume 1: An Introductory Course in Material Handling. Volume 2 builds upon the equipment based information of Volume 1 and delves more deeply into the functions this equipment and processes serve in the industry. There is logical progression in Volume 2 from equipment centric to functional centric information.
The textbook takes the basic functions of movement, storage, control and protection, the authors and editorial staff expand these functions into such areas as shipping, receiving, order picking, putaways, ergonomics and sustainability.
Special quantity pricing is available to public schools. For information, contact Ray Niemeyer at rniemeyer@mhia.org. Click here to buy
Education Resources
CICMHE offers a variety of educational resources related to material handling. These resources are designed for us by educators, students, industry practitioners, or others desiring resources to support material handling equipment and systems education.
Glossary of Terms
MHIA has produced a glossary of terms that will prove most helpful in the instructional process. These are terms uniquely related to material handling, logistics and supply chain: Click here to see terms.
Introducing the Material Handling & Logistics Industry Video
TCEP Contact Information
Ray Niemeyer: rniemeyer@mhia.org
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