DistribuTek Membership Affiliations
DistribuTek realizes that a working knowledge of the latest technologies and innovations
is an important factor to success. For this reason, we stay up to date on all industry
related knowledge by being a part of the following professional organizations.
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They are a professional organization focused on warehouse management and their role
in the supply chain industry. They focus on improving warehouse and company performance.
Distribution experts come together with the goal to improve individual and industry
performances. WERC focuses on technology, globalization, infrastructure, and workforce
management in the industry. They offer programs such as educational events, research,
and peer-to-peer knowledge to stay at the cutting edge. If you are involved with
warehouse management this is the organization to be with.
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This company deals with the complexity of managing supply chains. Their success
depends on effective material handling and the solutions for the supply chain industry.
They focus on being able to deliver the right product and the right time.
The companies
that provide these services are all members of the MHIA. They are a non profit association
used to create a greater understanding between business and the industry of material
handling. They provide solutions that make the supply chain work and focus on a
productive and profitable supply chain. They aid in forecasting, resource allocation,
production planning, flow and process
management, after sales support and service as well as customer delivery.
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MHMS is an individual membership organization for the material handling practitioner
and community. Their commitment goes to anyone whose responsibilities are in the
planning, design, deployment, or operation of equipment. They want to ensure safe
movement, storage, control and protection of goods. This mission is carried out
through its members. Benefits include, national seminars and workshops at a discount,
free subscriptions to industry newsletters, networking, and access to reference
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This company was formed in 1958 as a not for profit trade association. Their goal
is to advance standards, quality, safety and the general fitness for the use of
rack systems. They provide standards for the design of rack systems as well as formulating
their guidelines. Member companies strive to accomplish certain goals within this
industry. Product testing and programs funded by RMI have contributed to almost
all the technological advances made within this program as well as being members
of the code and fire organizations to aid in advancing state of the art rack design.
They also prepare and publish the Inspection and Maintenance recommendations to
fellow users. |
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IEE is the world’s largest professional society dedicated to improving the quality
and productivity within the industrial engineering profession. They were founded
in 1948 and are a non-profit association which provides leadership, education, training,
research, and development within this field. With over 15,000 members their main
goal is to meet the needs of their clients who include students, engineering practitioners,
and consultants. They are recognized internationally as the leading provider of
education in industrial engineering. |
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They are a company devoted to providing fresh produce all year round even if its
out of season. Items listed as “fresh cut” are salads, fruits and vegetables. Items
come already cleaned, peeled, packaged, and all you have to do is serve. The fruit
comes pre cut and if need be seeded. Some retailers offer packages of onions, parsley,
carrots, broccoli, and celery which is packaged and ready to use. All produce is
packaged in a controlled environment and stored for safety. This organization uses
and follows voluntary food safety guidelines to ensure everything you use is safe.
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They are the largest building and safety code organization. They protect the property,
health, and safety of people all over. Architects, engineers, government officials,
and manufacturers are all members. This site is committed to improving skills, earning
certificates, serving local communities, staying current on code changes, and developing
technologies. Some of the benefits of being a member include, code news, being a
part of code development, technical support, member only access, special discounts,
member recognition, and professional development. |
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They are the authority on fire, building, and electrical safety. The NFPA strives
to reduce the amounts of fire and other hazards by providing research, training,
and education on this matter. They were established in 1896 and serve as the world
leader in fire prevention. Their codes influence every building and installation
in the United States. Their continued focus has helped earn them accreditation from
the American National Standards Institute. Membership is an astounding 79,000 individuals
and more then 80 trade and professional companies.
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HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis
and control of biological, chemical and physical hazards from raw material production,
procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the
finished product. HACCP is designed for use in all segments of the food industry
from growing, harvesting, processing, manufacturing, distributing and merchandising
to preparing food for consumption
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