Technology Trends

Leading on Purpose with Brant Menswar

We are in unprecedented times. The uncertainty of the world at this moment and our attempts to "wing it" is a recipe for disaster. There has never been a... [more]

COVID-19 Update: Are Equipment Distributors Essential?

In this webinar from the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), General Counsel Michael Airdo and Vice President of Government Affairs Daniel B. Fisher... [more]

Material Handling Business Trend: Changing Buying Prefe...

As business continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the traditional business to consumer model has changed.  Today, customers have a variety of buying... [more]

MHEDA COVID-19 Update

During these difficult times, it is more important than ever before to connect and rely on one another to conquer our personal and professional... [more]

COVID-19: Employer Rights & Responsibilities

The COVID-19 coronavirus has caused and will continue to cause significant disruptions to businesses all across the country as the situation continues to... [more]

Used Equipment Buyer Profile

Learn key characteristics of a typical used equipment buyer to more effectively market to them through your sales team and company website. The full... [more]

Used Equipment Culture

To be successful and profitable with used equipment sales, the entire company - from technicians to sales to management - needs to have the same... [more]

Growing Rental Income

Capturing business where a competitor has long term rental units is difficult because of transportation and accidental damage costs. However, there are... [more]

Rental Financial Drivers

The rental department is an important profit center in a dealership. Make sure your company is achieving the full potential of your rental assets. The... [more]

Economic Advisory Report - January 2020

This quarterly economic report, published by ITR Economics, features data specifically for the material handling industry to assist MHEDA members plan for... [more]

Material Handling Business Trend: Responding to the...

After almost a decade of near-constant growth for the material handling industry, the economy is beginning to show signs of softening. To address this,... [more]

Hal Ingram: Recruiting in an Invisible Industry

The material handling industry is not a very visible industry. So how do you attract people to your company? Hal Ingram, Group Vice President at Gregory... [more]

The New and Improved MHEDA DiSC Report

MHEDA partnered with the Mackay Research Group to administer and improve the DiSC Report. They targeted lacking areas of the report to make the DiSC an... [more]

Economic Expansion

Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics, and Mike Vaughan, CFO of Liftech Equipment, speak about how the current trend of strong economic expansion has... [more]

Five Reasons Why MHEDA Is Right For You

MHEDA is the premier trade association dedicated to serving the material handling business community. With more than 600 members, MHEDA has the resources... [more]

Regulatory Code Compliance

MHEDA has identified critical business trends that are likely to affect the future of the material handling industry. This episode focuses on the impact... [more]

Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs with Telematics

MHEDA has identified business trends that are likely to affect the future of the material handling industry. This episode focuses on how material handling... [more]

Health and Wellness Impact on the Bottom Line

MHEDA has identified business trends that are likely to affect the future of the material handling industry. This episode focuses on how employee health... [more]

Succession Planning: Where and When to Start

Throughout 2017, MHEDA TV will be producing a series of videos focused on the different segments of MHEDA’s Material Handling Business Trends. This... [more]

Three Key Changes in Material Handling Sales

Selling material handling products and services is changing. Here are three things you need to know.

Recruiting and Retaining a Workforce that Blends Genera...

Throughout 2017, MHEDA TV will be producing a series of videos focused on the different segments of MHEDA’s Material Handling Business Trends. This... [more]

MHEDA Gives Back

MHEDA exists to serve our members and contribute to the industry as a whole. You, our members, collaborate with us, to make changes and strengthen the... [more]

The Importance of On-Boarding

With unemployment at near-record lows, MHEDA is advising its members to invest the necessary resources for the professional development, mentorship, and... [more]

Al Boston: Tools to Help Employees Succeed

The worst thing for a company is an undertrained staff member. Al Boston, CEO at AK Material Handling Systems, gives tips on how to better prepare... [more]

Succession and Knowledge Transfer

Knowledge transfer is an integral part of any succession plan. It’s never too early to start the process.

Economic Outlook: The 2020-2023 Business Cycle

We are in a period of prosperity but that doesn’t mean it is without bouts of cyclical decline. Brian Beaulieu’s presentation will prepare you with what... [more]

Highlights from MHEDA's Annual Convention 2019:...

From May 4th - 8th, hundreds of material handling professionals gathered in Phoenix, Arizona for MHEDA’s 2019 Annual Convention. To learn more about... [more]

Automated Solutions Material Handling Business Trend

The 2019 Material Handling Business Trends state, Automated solutions are increasingly in demand and members need to identify and add the resources and... [more]

Big Data and Data Collection

The 2019 Material Handling Business Trends state, “The continued demand for data collection from material handling equipment provides a revenue stream... [more]

Use Technology to Serve Customers Better

Learn how MHEDA Members Al Boston, AK Material Handling Systems and John Maybury, Maybury Material Handling use technology to better serve their customers.... [more]

Recent Coronavirus Legislation: Taking Advantage of...

Congress has taken extraordinary action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with both the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which is now law, and... [more]

The Magic Starts Here: 2020 MHEDA Convention

As leaders in the material handling industry, you are expected to flawlessly execute magic every day for your team and your customers.   The... [more]

Recruiting Smarter: How company culture can help you...

In a time of near-record low unemployment, companies must do anything they can to stand out from the crowd.   Prospective employees have... [more]

Material Handling as a Career Choice

A quick look into the material handling industry - a vibrant, growing, and innovative field.

William Maybury: Implementing Technology to Improve Pro...

Technology can't fix a process but it can still work hand in hand to improve one. William Maybury, Controller at Maybury Material Handling, discusses best... [more]

Digital Marketing Trends

Digital Marketing is no longer a tool for only the largest companies. In order to remain competitive, MHEDA members must find ways to make their digital... [more]

Digital Marketing with Google Ads

Last year, Google handled 90% of the world's internet searches. Therefore, Google Ads is a valuable opportunity to present quality content to a targeted... [more]

How to Disconnect Mobile Phone Hijackers

In a new and highly effective scam, remote hackers take control of your mobile phone by calling your cellular provider and making a simple request. Take... [more]

6 Steps to Lock Cyber Criminals Out of Your Dropbox

Cloud storage has become an incredibly convenient way to sync and store files between multiple devices. But there are security drawbacks when you store... [more]

Don't Get Juice Jacked at the Airport

Do you know those USB phone charging stations at the airport? Did you realize that they can be hijacked by hackers wanting to install malware on your... [more]

How Laptops (Don't Have to) Disappear in Seconds

You're in a public place that feels safe and familiar - your favorite Cafe. You head to get a refill or take a call and instantly your life changes. What... [more]

Don't Let Data Thieves Spoil Your Business Trip

Your private information is more vulnerable when you are on the road, whether on vacation or business. A combination of distractions, lack of familiarity,... [more]

Is Your Free Wi-Fi Hotspot Being Hacked?

It's very convenient, but every time you surf on an unprotected Wi-Fi Hotspot, hackers can see your login passwords, emails and data files (unless you... [more]

Don't Get Hooked by Phishing Scams

Computer malware is most often delivered through a manipulation technique known as phishing. Here's how to detect and separate fraudulent email from the... [more]

2020 Convention General Session: Mike Foster

Mike Foster invites you to join him and your industry peers for the annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase, May 2-6 at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek,... [more]

Alta Equipment Testimonial Video – e-Emphasys

Advertorial Content: Alta Equipment Company, a leading supplier of brands like Hyster-Yale and Volvo CE, counts on the e-Emphasys Digital Transformation... [more]

Value Added Selling in Disruptive Times Summary - Paul ...

In today’s business environment, salespeople are facing three big challenges: sameness, technology, price wars. To overcome these challenges, salespeople... [more]

MHEDA 2018 Conference Highlights

At MHEDA’s 63rd annual convention, held May 5 - 9 in Miami, Florida, attendees prepared to meet the challenges of advancing technology, automation and e-co... [more]

Trends, Techniques and Tools for Finding and...

Gene Marks, columnist and small business expert, will touch on some of the most important employee related issues in your company including where to go to... [more]

Why It's Important to Have a Solid Rental Agreement

Advertorial Content: Franchise Equipment Dealers assume significant risk when leasing out their equipment, so it’s smart to take proactive measures... [more]

The Impact of Minimum Wage Laws

MHEDA has identified business trends that are likely to affect the future of the material handling industry. This episode focuses on how current laws... [more]

Professional Development and Satisfaction – Just ONE...

In the first episode of a series presented by the Pacesetters MHEDA-Net group, Wholesale Pallet Rack’s Josh Smith and Linda Anlauf profile one of the... [more]

Demonstrate Your Commitment with the MHEDA Most...

Introducing the MVS or Most Valuable Supplier Award, a recognition awarded to MHEDA suppliers who have proven excellence based on a set of requirements.... [more]