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There’s only one week to go before MODEX 2020, the greatest supply chain show on Earth, March 9-12 in Atlanta, GA. To help you plan your time for the best ROI, we recommend these seven ways to maximize your MODEX experience.

MODEX is one of the rare expos that has no entrance fee. Attendees can access 370,000 square feet of the latest manufacturing and supply chain solutions, four keynotes and 150 show floor seminars - all at no cost. This makes MODEX not only the largest supply chain expo of 2020, but the one that delivers the most value. Pre-registration continues through March 6.

This handy guide contains complete information on MODEX including exhibitors, keynotes, show floor sessions and networking events.

MODEX 2020 helps attendees achieve their educational goals by providing a full menu of 150 on-floor seminars in 13 theaters. The seminars cover a variety of tracks and topics and are meant to inspire, motivate and open up supply chain possibilities.

The MODEX Emerging Technology Theater will include sessions on some of the most innovative manufacturing and supply chain trends and technologies. From automation and robotics to last mile solutions and AI, this innovative theater will inform you not only on what’s new, but what’s next in supply chains.

For MHI, the producer of MODEX 2020, the safety and security of our exhibitors and attendees is our paramount consideration. We are closely monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19/Coronavirus and are following protocols that are provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). MODEX will be held as scheduled, March 9-12. In preparation for this event, MHI is working with local agencies, hotels, airports and the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) to ensure your health and safety while visiting MODEX.

Attendance at MODEX 2020 can make the difference between your manufacturing and distribution operations stalling, surviving or thriving as supply chains are seeing an exponential pace of change and innovation. If you need senior management's approval for travel and training expenditures, it's worth it to develop a proposal so you can attend MODEX 2020, and we have a tool for you to do it.

Atlanta is a dynamic city with a lot to do. Atlanta is also home to some of the best restaurants in the nation as well as several locally owned craft breweries. Plan your visit to MODEX by adding some things to do off the show floor.

Get the most out of your trip to MODEX 2020 by visiting some of Atlanta’s top restaurants and attractions. From diverse dining experiences to museums, history and wildlife, Atlanta has something to offer everyone. Here are some must-see attractions that make Atlanta one of the most popular destinations in the Southeast.

MHI recently announced the finalists for the 2020 MHI Innovation Awards. After receiving 155 submissions from MODEX 2020 exhibitors for this year’s awards, five independent judges completed the initial vetting process. Four finalists were chosen as the most innovative products in each category - Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact. The winners will be announced during Industry Night at MODEX 2020.

MODEX 2020 will showcase 370,000 square feet of solutions offered by over 950 exhibitors. This is the best chance in 2020 to see all all the leading-edge equipment, systems and technologies you need to improve the productivity and profitability of your manufacturing and supply chain operations - in one place, over four days.

MODEX exhibitors have big plans to showcase their manufacturing and supply chain solutions. View the latest news on the new equipment and technology solutions they will have on display.

Several MODEX exhibitors have submitted short videos to preview what they will be showcasing in their booths. Some are informational, some are entertaining, all will help give you a preview of what you will see on the MODEX show floor.

At MODEX 2020 you will join 35,000 attendees from the U.S. and over 140 countries across the globe. This is a great opportunity to maximize your networking opportunities at MODEX by connecting with other attendees on Twitter. But with so many people to connect with it can get overwhelming. To get the most out of your time, start creating a tweet strategy before attending in order to connect with other attendees and effectively share your experience with your followers.

The MODEX Backyard is an experiential area on the MODEX show floor where attendees can network and enjoy a variety of activities including puppy petting, pitching and simulators, a performance pavilion, fire pits, cornhole and delicious food from Atlanta area food trucks.

MHI and the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association are once again in partnership to present the Women in Supply Chain Forum at MODEX next month in Atlanta. Mary Kelly, PhD, CSP, CDR, US Navy (Ret.) will be the keynote speaker and will also conduct a workshop for us to dive deeper into the topic of change management and leading change. This interview is an opportunity to get to know Dr. Kelly better and gain insight into her thought leadership.