TABLE TRENDS

Industry Outlook on Economy

About This Episode

What’s ahead for the material handling industry in 2025? In this episode of Table Trends, MHEDA board members share the key economic indicators they’re watching to guide their business decisions and provide their outlook for the year ahead. From warehouse vacancy rates to interest rates and equipment demand, get a pulse on where the market is heading and how businesses are preparing for a “normal” year after years of unpredictability.

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Economic Indicators Used to Warn of a Slowdown

As companies navigate an uncertain economic landscape, industry leaders are closely monitoring a variety of signals—real estate activity, warehouse construction starts, unemployment rates, and ITA data—to better anticipate market shifts. This episode explores how those indicators are shaping business strategy and hiring decisions going into 2025.

Guests discuss shifting trends in e-commerce vs. brick-and-mortar, the normalization of supply chains, and how companies are using data and AI to gain efficiencies. From cautious optimism to strategic expansion, hear how material handling professionals are planning for growth in the year ahead.

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 forecasting your next fiscal year or looking for ideas to sharpen your strategy, this episode provides timely insights to help you stay informed, adaptable, and prepared for the opportunities of 2025.

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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