2009 Wrap-Up
On this last day of 2009, let me say a quick thank you to all who have contributed material and/or left feedback for this space. I appreciate it.
2009 was a busy year in material handling, despite the economic slowdown that greatly impacted the industry. A somewhat bleak outlook from many at the start of the year had many material handlers playing it safe, and trying to Powerfully Position themselves to survive the downturn.
One way many companies found was to learn and master new technologies and new marketing platforms. These companies decided that Braving the Digital World with Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, e-commerce sites, wikiMHEDA, software solutions and more was a path to success.
The year wasn’t all bad, as many distributors and manufacturers strengthened their partnerships with each other and wrote their own Sales Success Stories.
Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said, “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” Many MHEDA members will attest that 2009 was one of those years. 2009, and the ’00s decade for that matter, is over (and many people are not shedding any tears about that, I’m sure).
Have a Happy New Year holiday and celebrate responsibly. See you in 2010!
Tags: convention, economy, industry forecast, manufacturer-distributor relationships, material handling
