A
Word About Tour Etiquette
MHSNJ
warehouse operations tours are the nucleus of our program year and we
are deeply indebted to the host companies that have so graciously
opened their doors to our group. It is a privilege to be invited
to visit a host company’s facility and to tour their operation.
As
guests and as representatives of MHSNJ, it is imperative that all tour
participants adhere to this code of conduct to insure an orderly,
productive, and pleasant experience for all:
- Business or business casual attire is
acceptable. We are an organization of professionals and
should dress the part.
- Pre-registration by phone, fax, or mail is
required. Those who have
not pre-registered may be turned away. Without
pre-registration, it
is impossible to plan for the number of tour guides needed and seating
at the catering facility.
- Tour attendees are expected to arrive BEFORE tour
commences (during the
tour registration period as listed in the newsletter or on the
website). In fairness to those who have arrived on time, our tour
hosts, the catering staff, and dinner speakers, the program will begin
promptly according to schedule. No admittance will be allowed
after
the program has begun.
- Tour attendees are expected to remain in close
proximity to their tour
guide at all times. Courteous, attentive behavior is expected and
deserved. Should you wander from your group, engage in
distracting
conversations, use cell phones, or otherwise disrupt the educational
opportunity, you may be asked to leave. USE OF CELL PHONES AND/OR
CAMERAS IS PROHIBITED.
- Questions and comments to our tour hosts or speakers
are to be of a
positive nature and are to be focused on contributing to the
educational experience of the entire group. Just as one would not
criticize the décor of a neighbor’s home while seated at their
dinner
table, it is equally distasteful to publicly critique a host’s
operation.
- In an effort to foster a relaxed atmosphere for the
exchange of
information, overt selling activities are considered inappropriate at
MHSNJ events. MHSNJ’s membership consists of operations
practitioners
as well as vendor representatives. Each of these segments is an
integral part of the organization and they contribute greatly to the
wealth of knowledge available to our members.
- Networking, sharing of ideas and experiences, is
encouraged. As part
of MHSNJ’s primary goal of advancing the science and art of material
handling through education, attendees at all MHSNJ events are
encouraged to introduce themselves to those who are unfamiliar.
Only
by broadening our horizons can be meet our objectives.
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