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Adopting Emerging Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities

About This Episode

Explore the fast-moving world of innovation in material handling with this episode of Table Trends. Industry leaders discuss the real-world challenges of adopting emerging technologies—from training staff and earning customer trust to identifying ROI and service support. Learn how companies are not only navigating these hurdles but also turning them into opportunities for growth and efficiency.

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Adopting Emerging Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities

In this Table Trends episode, hear from experienced executives as they share insights into integrating new technologies into their businesses. Topics include safety innovations, overcoming the fear of change within teams, customer hesitations, and the transformative role of AI tools in day-to-day operations. Discover how to stay competitive and agile as technology continues to reshape the industry.

Featured Guests

  • Jeannette Walker, CEO, MHEDA
  • Nate Storey, President, Storage & Solutions, Inc.
  • Van Clarkson, President – President, Fairchild Equipment
  • Lori Palmer, President, REB Storage Systems International

Whether you’re evaluating automation solutions or building a tech-savvy workforce, this episode offers practical advice and forward-thinking strategies to help you lead with confidence in an ever-evolving marketplace.

About the Table Trends Podcast

The Table Trends podcast series is hosted by MHEDA CEO, Jeannette Walker, and features industry leaders and experts from the MHEDA Board of Directors. In each episode, we delve into the latest material handling trends, providing you with actionable insights and strategies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving industry. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business executive, or simply passionate about the material handling industry, Table Trends offers valuable perspectives to help you navigate and excel.

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Gene Marks

CPA, National Business Columnist, Author & Speaker

Gene Marks is a past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post. Gene now writes regularly for The Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management. Gene appears on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM’s Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today. Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and provides actionable insights.

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