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Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association 77th Annual Meeting
3/12 - 3/16/2010
CEMA’s Keynote speaker will be Al Bates, Chairman and Founder of The Profit Planning Group, a research and executive education firm that helps businesses improve their bottom line and get serious about profits.
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.cemanet.org

MHIA 2010 Spring Meetings
3/21 - 3/24/2010
The MHIA Spring Meetings offer industry group activities, educational opportunities and networking specifically designed to assist in finding strategic and operational solutions that can improve the bottom lines and prepare for future success.
Charlotte, NC
http://www.mhia.org/spring2010/

CSCMP Europe 2010 Conference
3/24 - 3/26/2010
Join us in Rotterdam where European supply chain professionals will present their practical experiences and exchange their knowledge about usable strategies, technologies, innovations, and ideas that will help them prepare their supply chains for whatever the future holds.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
http://cscmp.org/events/europe-conference/index.asp

International Transport Packaging Forum
3/29 - 4/1/2010
Prepare to learn from world-leading experts about the latest ideas and advancements of sustainable transport packaging and the physical distribution of products.
Orlando, FL
http://www.transportpackagingforum.com/

2010 AMT/NCMS Manufacturing Technology Forum
3/30 - 3/31/2010
In addition to featuring the latest manufacturing technology R&D from around the world, the forum will also host an in-depth discussion about what major manufacturers are doing to reduce energy consumption as well as views on requirements resulting from regulations like the Energy Independence and Security Act.
Nashville, TN
http://www.AMTonline.org/techforum

Supply Chain Technology Forum
4/8 - 4/9/2010
The eyefortransport 12th North American Supply Chain Technology Forum – co-located with the Logistics CIO Forum – will reveal how you can leverage technology in your supply chain logistics for real improvements in productivity and profitability.
Chicago, IL
http://events.eft.com/supplytechusa/

Supply Chain Operations Private Exposition (SCOPE East)
4/11 - 4/13/2010
The educational program is peer led so you gain strategic and operational insights from senior supply chain executives in the field addressing the same challenges and opportunities as you.
Orlando, FL
http://www.scopeeast.com

Industrial Truck Association Spring Meeting
4/12 - 4/14/2010
The Industrial Truck Association represents the manufacturers of lift trucks and their suppliers who do business in Canada, the United States or Mexico. The annual meeting will deal with a variety of topics, and are open to companies that meet the requirements for potential membership.
Washington, D.C.
http://www.indtrk.org

RFID Journal Live 2010
4/14 - 4/16/2010
Companies in every industry are cutting costs, boosting efficiencies and enhancing customer service with radio frequency identification. RFID Journal LIVE! 2010 is the only event where you can learn how to use this technology to improve your operations.
Orlando, FL
http://www.rfidjournalevents.com/live

Best Plants Conference/M&SC Solutions Hall
4/19 - 4/21/2010
The IW Best Plants Conference has been consistent in offering 100% relevant content to its attendees for setting and attaining operational excellence goals. The 2010 conference offers 4 industry specific tracks filled with new topics presented by your peers, other manufacturers. Tracks include: Continuous Improvement 101, Advanced Continuous Improvement, Workforce Development, and Supply Chain Strategies.
Cleveland, OH
http://www.iwbestplants.com/

United Fresh 2010
4/20 - 4/23/2010
United Fresh 2010 will bring attendees face to face with the experts, tools and technologies, and new products needed to build a winning business at each stage of the produce supply chain.
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.unitedfresh.org

R. Hadly Waters Supply Chain Symposium
4/22/2010
This year’s symposium speakers will share how their companies are accomplishing this from a manufacturing, retail, and transportation point of view, while still turning a profit!
State College, PA
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/hadly-waters

NASSTRAC 2010
4/25 - 4/28/2010
There’s no question that transportation and logistics are foundation for solid supply chains. You need the insight into changing industry dynamics, the resources, and the network to survive and thrive. You’ll find it at NASSTRAC.
Orlando, FL
http://www.NASSTRAC.org

NA 2010
4/26 - 4/29/2010
Attendees will come to see, touch and operate the solutions of over 500 of the top material handling and logistics providers. NA 2010's Educational Conference will offer industry expertise on the latest supply chain innovations in over 60 educational sessions including the Keynote Series-The Future Track and the Supply Chain Summit.
Cleveland, OH
http://www.nashow.com/

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) Annual Convention & Exhibitors’ Showcase
5/1 - 5/5/2010
MHEDA’s 2010 Convention and Exhibitors’ Showcase will provide a platform to better understand the current marketplace, learn from speakers who have insight into market and economic trends and hear from members who have remained successful and profitable during these challenging times.
Marco Island, FL
http://www.mheda.org

WERC
5/16 - 5/19/2010
The annual conference is specifically geared to the needs of warehouse and distribution management.
Anaheim, CA
https://www.werc.org/

China (Shenzhen) International Material Handling Exhibition (AsiaMat 2010)
5/28 - 5/30/2010
China (Shenzhen) International Material Handling Exhibition (AsiaMat for short), as a sister exhibition of CILF, aims to create an exhibition arena and a procurement platform for all material handling equipment and technology players.
Shenzhen, China
http://www.scmfair.com

AMR Research Supply Chain Executive Conference
6/2 - 6/4/2010
Keynote speaker, T. Boone Pickens, will bring hard won lessons on both how emerging energy and physical infrastructure businesses operate as well as their potential to impact strategies for supply chain leaders across industries.
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.amrresearch.com

Logistics and Supply Chain Forum
6/6 - 6/8/2010
Two days of peer to peer networking, meetings between suppliers and clients, as well as cutting edge conference sessions provide an unsurpassed experience for a select group of forward thinking executives.
Stone Mountain, GA
http://www.logisticsforum.com

U Connect 2010
6/7 - 6/10/2010
The conference theme, “Build a Visible, Secure and Sustainable Value Chain,” refers to the ability of GS1 standards to help companies better understand where their products and assets are, how to protect them, and how to ensure ongoing high performance of business processes.
San Antonio, TX
http://uconnect.gs1us.org/

3PL Summit
6/21 – 6/23/2010
The 8th 3PL Summit – co-located with the Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum – will reveal how you can adapt your business to meet the requirements of the economic rebound, drive renewed growth and gain market share.
Atlanta, GA
http://events.eyefortransport.com/3pl/

Pack Expo Mexico
6/22 - 6/25/2010
EXPO PACK México and PROCESA 2010 will showcase the latest solutions in packaging and processing machinery, materials, containers, and other related goods and services. EXPO PACK México and PROCESA offer direct access to the packaging and processing industries in Latin America attracting buyers from throughout the region.
Mexico City, Mexico
http://www.expopack.com.mx/2010/

International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010
9/13 - 9/18/2010
You'll find that the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the place to see the latest in manufacturing technology, network with business colleagues, and find solutions to your current and future needs.
Chicago, IL
http://www.imts.com

Material Handling & Logistics Conference
9/19 - 9/22/2010
Featuring a diversified list of dynamic and respected industry speakers, the 25th annual Material Handling and Logistics Conference will focus on supply chain practices to immediately impact and improve performance.
Park City, UT
http://www.mhc2010.com

Manufacturing & Design Midwest
9/28 - 9/30/2010
See the latest systems, products, and solutions covering the entire manufacturing process from design through distribution, and meet the suppliers that can help you increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, and solve your most complex challenges.
Rosemont, IL
http://www.devicelink.com/expo/

PARCEL Forum
10/4 - 10/6/2010
PARCEL Forum will be co-located with DOCUMENT Strategy Forum and Mailing Systems Technology Conference.
Chicago, IL
http://www.parcelforum.com/

China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair (CILF)
10/15 - 10/17/2010
CILF displays every sector and link of logistics service, including logistics equipment and technology, logistics service, logistics parks, logistics talents, reverse (recycled)logistics, logistics financing, govern-ment and enterprise procurement and so on. Exhibitors are from Europe, North America, the Asia-Pacific Region, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and China Mainland.
Shenzhen, China
http://www.scmfair.com/en/index1.asp

IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference
10/25 - 10/27/2010
Distribution Solutions is what the conference exposition is all about, providing foodservice distribution professionals with an excellent opportunity to see top suppliers and service providers that support the operational side of the industry. Two days of exhibit hours provide a vital opportunity to find solutions that add to your bottom line and help you serve customers better.
Tampa, FL
http://www.ifdaonline.org

CeMAT ASIA
10/25 - 10/28/2010
CeMAT Asia will provide a comprehensive insight into what's happening on world markets. It functions as a global communication platform and paves the way to new sales opportunities.
Shanghai, China
http://www.cemat-asia.com/index.php?scriptlet=CMS/Start&id=52&language=en

Pack Expo
10/31 - 11/3/2010
You’ll find everything to improve operations, increase efficiency, reduce recalls, maintain equipment and protect your brand. A world-class program with new value-added features.
Chicago, IL
http://www.packexpo.com

2010 AIM Expo
11/1 - 11/3/2010
The AIM Expo is an international Auto ID and mobile IT industry event produced by the Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility (AIM). It connects industry stakeholders (manufacturers, distributors, system integrators, solution providers, resellers, and end users) and demonstrates, through technology solutions and applications, how Auto ID and mobile IT provide real value to business operations.
Chicago, IL
http://www.aimglobal.org

IMHX 2010
11/16 - 11/19/2010
The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) is the UK’s premier event showcasing thousands of products and services from all sectors of the logistics, materials handling and storage industries.
Birmingham, England
http://www.imhx.biz

ProMat 2011
3/21 - 3/24/2011
Attend ProMat 2011 to find all the material handling and logistics solutions you need to make your supply chain work more profitably.
Chicago, IL
http://www.promatshow.com

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