From automation to IoT and Big Data and how Industry 4.0 will impact your bottom line, it’s all at ProMat. In addition to the exhibits, leading industry innovators will share their expertise on trends and best practices in keynotes and in over 110 educational sessions.

Want to make your supply chain a key differentiator? Here are the top 10 reasons why ProMat is a can’t miss event in taking your business to the next level of efficiency and profitability.

Industry 4.0 is the manufacturing and supply chain trend toward greater interconnectivity between automated equipment through data exchange to support intelligent, autonomous decision-making. As markets demand not only efficiency, but agility and flexibility, these digital supply chain solutions are key. ProMat keynote speaker Markus Lorenz of BCG will discuss this important trend on April 4.

It’s a vast understatement to say that e-commerce has changed the way the supply chain game is played. So, if you feel like your operation might be in catch-up mode, take heart: You’re not alone. It’s a new year, and you can take a few first steps to bring your facility up to speed. First, I would clear your calendar and make plans to attend ProMat 2017.

There’s a good chance that you and your team are putting a plan together to strategically cover ProMat 2017, the industry’s leading trade show and educational conference, sponsored by MHI. Well, my first bit of advice is to make sure you’re packing comfortable shoes.

The ProMat keynote presentations will offer a glimpse of the future of supply chains and insights into ways to gain a competitive edge in your market.

The leading innovators in material handling and logistics equipment and systems will display their solutions at ProMat 2017.

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.

In addition to the exhibition, ProMat will include an educational conference that features four keynote addresses, a women in the supply chain industry summit, and some 100 educational sessions.

Plan now for the year's biggest event: View the Modern Materials Handling Show Preview.

The Wednesday morning keynote of ProMat 2017 will focus on the 2017 MHI Annual Industry Report. Attendees will have first access to this new report on the supply chain trends and technologies that are transforming supply chains into next generation models that are digital, on-demand and always-on.

Join your peers for this interactive event to address common issues faced by women in the supply chain today. The event will include a workshop by Judy Hoberman titled "Equal Not Identical" on female leadership styles and what women can do to become better leaders.

It's time to get ready for ProMat 2017. With two halls, a record number of exhibitors and attendees, this is going to take some planning.

ProMat 2017 visitors can receive special discount rates at the following hotels in Chicago. Complimentary shuttle buses will run between McCormick Place and all designated ProMat 2017 hotels.

Download the ProMat 2017 mobile app on your Apple iPhone®, iPod iPad®, or Android® smartphone. Quickly view exhibitor information, a schedule of events, conference sessions and speaker information, and a map of the show floor.

The ProMat Bistro is the most convenient and well-balanced lunch option located just off the show floor.

MHI is pretty "pumped" to have comedian Dana Carvey headlining MHI Industry Night at ProMat 2017 on April 5 in Chicago.

MHI highlights careers in the logistics/supply chain profession with awareness campaign.

Make connections with other attendees and get the latest news on the show at our social media sites.

To really experience the breadth of what Chicago has to offer, you need to step outside the convention center and explore.

Here's a selection of events taking place in and around the ProMat show's venue in early April.

Get ready for your visit to ProMat by viewing informational videos on the show on the ProMat video channel.

Several ProMat exhibitors have created videos to inform attendee on what they can plan to see at ProMat. View the videos and vote for your favorite.