Georgia World Congress Center February 6-9, 2012 February 9, 2012 285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW Atlanta, GA USA

Material Handling & Logistics Classroom Day

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Start Time: 9:30 am
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Room: C208-C210, Georgia World Congress Center

  • Special program for students and professors in engineering, technology, manufacturing, operations, supply chain and logistics.
  • Travel grant support is available.
  • See all the solutions that support the flow of materials for both manufacturing and distribution operations.

Give your students a unique opportunity to see the latest material handling and logistics solutions in person.  Register and attend the MODEX Show and Conference (http://www.modexshow.com/) on Wednesday, February 8, 2012  during "Material Handling Logistics Classroom Day" at the show.

The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has partnered with the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) to offer a special program on February 8th for students and faculty.

Faculty and students in engineering, business, and technology schools will find solutions for planning and executing the flow of goods throughout facilities and the supply chain. Additional details on the travel grants and the times of the events are provided below.

CLASSROOM DAY - DETAILS

9:30 – 10:00:  Pre-registration and Breakfast
Pre-register in advance (www.modexshow.com) or at the show, then come to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Rooms C208-C210, to learn more about the industry and how to get the most out of the show and conference.  You will receive an "Academic VIP" ribbon along with a variety of materials to help you better understand the show, the industry and the educational materials available from MHIA.  Breakfast will be served to hold you until lunchtime.

10:00 - 10:30: Welcome and Introduction to the Material Handling Industry and the MODEX 2012 Show and Conference
Attend a presentation providing an overview of how material handling and logistics solutions make goods flow, how solutions are developed, current and future trends, people and jobs in the industry, plus how to make the most out of your visit to the MODEX 2012 Show. Information will also be presented about the materials available from CICMHE, MHIA and MHEDA. New for 2012, a contest for the students will be announced.

10:45 – 12:45:  Tour of the Show Floor
Students and professors will split into groups to take a guided tour of the show floor and see the latest material handling and logistics technologies. Industry experts at selected show booths are waiting to talk with you about the industry, solutions and careers. Get a better understanding of how to apply the technologies and techniques to solve real-world problems. The product literature, white papers, case studies, DVDs and other content can be a valuable educational resource.

1:00 – 2:30:  Lunch and Presentation
Enjoy lunch with the other Classroom Day participants courtesy of CICMHE and MHIA. While you eat, enjoy short presentations from recent graduates and other professionals on topics like the job market, scholarships and graduate programs.

2:30 –5:00:  Additional Time on the Show Floor
Return to the show floor to talk with additional vendors or attend educational sessions.  The MODEX show and conference ends at 5:00 p.m.

TRAVEL GRANTS
Travel grants will be provided to schools based on a first-come, first-served basis for up to ten students and two professors per school. Additional students and faculty per school may be permitted depending on availability of funds. Transportation grants will be provided to all schools based on 10 cents per mile traveled per person (for example, five people in a car at 50 cents per mile or twelve people in a van at $1.20 per mile). This rate applies for up to 400 miles, plus parking charges. For anyone over a 400 mile range, there is a cap on how much will be paid per mile.

Also, for anyone traveling to World Congress Center from over a 150 mile radius, overnight accommodation may be funded at $55 per student ($110 per professor) to defray costs. This rate only applies to the maximum of a one night stay.

Travel grants will be paid directly to departments/schools after the show unless other arrangements are needed and approved. A list of Atlanta hotels with special MODEX rates can be found at http://www.modexshow.com/travel/hotels.aspx?ref=attendees

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
If you are a professor or student interested in attending the MODEX show and conference for the Material Handling Logistics Classroom Day, please contact Carmen Murphy (cmurphy@mhia.org) as soon as possible but no later than January 15, 2012. We would like to have a total count of professors and students attending from your school for planning purposes.

MODEX 2012 SHOW WEBSITE
The physical show will be from Monday, February 6 through Thursday, February 9, but the learning can start before and continue after the show at www.modexshow.com.  The MODEX 2012 website contains a virtual trade show, providing information about the exhibiting companies and their solutions.

We hope you will join us for this unique and valuable educational experience.