The Institute of Industrial Engineers will be present at ProMat 2009, North America's premier material handling and logistics event, in Chicago next week. IIE will have a dual role, exhibiting and co-sponsoring a sustainability workshop with the Material Handling Industry of America.
With 11 million shipping containers arriving at U.S. ports each year, supply chain partners have questioned the durability of inspection methods, infrastructure and personnel.
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IIE conferences provide exceptional opportunities for exchanging information with colleagues, exploring solutions, learning about new products and services and earning CEUs. Take advantage of the best rates for these conferences by registering now. IIE Annual Conference: May 30 – June 2, Miami; SHS Conference: April 1- 4, Chicago; Applied Ergonomics Conference: March 23 – 26, Reno, Nev.
Susan L. Albin has accepted the position of IIE Transactions editor-in-chief for 2009 through 2012. She follows Candace Yano, who has been IIE Transactions editor-in-chief since 2005.
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