Could the Rental business be an opportunity?
Equipment dealers work in a complex environment. The first topic which encouraged me to get involved with the industry relates…
Six things every CEO needs to know about branding to better manage the human side of business
We live in an upside world where the old rules no longer apply. Many call it a VUCA world –…
Friendly reminder for Memorial Day: One veteran’s opinion for Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, 1945, the war in Europe had ended but the fighting in the Pacific continued, Lt. Gen. Lucian…
What the wave of retiring machinists means to plant safety
Within the next decade, approximately 2.7 million “Baby Boomers” (b. 1946-1964) will retire, thereby ensuring that tens of thousands of…
Hope – Jobs – Change
What are the major roadblocks to changing the ways the United States develops its workforce? We recently sought some answers…
Plant Facilities reach 148 new Industrial Manufacturing Projects in April 2022
Industrial SalesLeads, IMI just announced the April 2022 results for the newly planned capital project spending report for the Industrial…
Plant facilities reach 170 new Distribution and Supply Chain Industrial Projects in April 2022
Industrial SalesLeads, IMI, just announced the April 2022 results for the newly planned capital project spending report for the Distribution…
Below Expectations: Employers not meeting Training Expectations of Workers
While 80% of employed U.S. adults consider an employer’s professional development and training offerings an important consideration when accepting a…
Are your Organization’s capabilities aligned with your strategy?
Imagine you’re faced with creating organizational change. You need to do something big and bold to turn around the organization’s downward…
Forget B2B or B2C–Why digital engagement is actually P2P
The pandemic arrived and brought with it many new and surprising changes in how companies do business. One of the…
Pay attention
Ever hear those words when you were growing up? Hundreds of times, right? And you probably thought you were being…
It’s an Automation Boom creating big opportunities
Demand for shorter lead times needs for quality products and staffing shortages. It’s an equation resulting in increased automation in…
More distress plus
This month I was hoping to share some positive comments about inflation, supply chain issues, OEM delivery dates, improving sales…
Inflation Strategy—Part Two
As we traverse the road forward in 2022, the business climate is becoming clear. High demand, dwindling supply, rising prices,…
How to prevent Bench Grinder accidents
Statistics indicate more than half of grinder accidents result from operator error Because bench grinders are everyday machinery in workplaces…
How technology enables the ‘Demand-Driven Enterprise’
What is a demand-driven enterprise? The Demand Driven Institute defines it as one that “can sense market changes, adapt to complex and…
Why innovation should be more like Easter eggs
Every year in the Spring, Amy B., a buyer for a large retail chain store, hosts an Easter egg decorating…
What’s your organization’s change context?
Becoming customer-centric isn’t a simple change. Simple changes are linear, predictable, and manageable. Traditional change management techniques work well in…
Everyone needs a guy
Or a Gal. Or a Person. Take your pick. All of them if you have enough problems to solve. This…
Know your Strengths
2022 is shaping up to be a year like none other in the recent past, as supply chain disruptions force…
MHEDA Convention & Exhibitor Showcase: Tomorrow’s Distributor
Tomorrow” keeps getting closer and closer. Business was already moving fast and then the pandemic momentarily stopped the world. Life…
Make the communication before you make the sale
Nido Qubein is a great communicator. One of the finest communicators in the world. The best part about that is…
A message from the 2022 Chair of the MHEDA Convention & Exhibitor Showcase
It is exciting to think that the 2022 MHEDA Convention and Exhibitor Showcase is right around the corner in sunny…
International research identifies challenges to widespread adoption of sustainable packaging
International research into sustainable packaging carried out by global packaging, product, and material test and inspection company Industrial Physics has…
LogistiQ, a “100-Year-Old Startup,” launches at MODEX 2022
Subsidiary of LEWCO offers complete solutions for customers LogistiQ, the first fully vertically integrated business in the e-commerce material handling…
Our Current Issue
Trader Network
Magazine & eNewsletter
Our magazine is published and mailed monthly, Material Handling Wholesaler offers feature columns and special coverage of important industry issues.
Weekly Newsletter – Get the latest industry events and people news in this weekly e-newsletter as well as direct access to Wholesaler’s Source Directory and link.
Current Supplements
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) just announced the launch of its first-ever Quarterly Industry Sentiment Survey, introducing a…
The latest industry indicators suggest forklift dealers are entering the second half of 2026 with cautious optimism. Customer activity is…
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing…
Rockford, Illinois-based The Caldwell Group Inc. has secured the strategic hire of Melissa Searle, sales engineer. She brings a wealth…
Trade group recognizes Port for strengthening U.S. supply chain The Port of Long Beach was honored recently for its leadership…