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The New Face of the Supply Chain?
By Morgan Cruz, MHI Marketing Content Coordinator | @mhi_morgan MHI launched the #iWorkInTheSupplyChain awareness campaign late last year, aiming to dispel popular preconceptions about careers in manufacturing and supply chain. The initiative set out to tell the world about the broad and […]
Regional Supply Chain Education and Workforce Summits Raise Awareness Of Industry, Opportunities
By Angela Jenkins, MHI Director, Career & Technical Education | @mhi_angela In 2015, MHI’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program received several calls from school districts on both coasts seeking more information about how to establish their own supply chain, material […]
Fourth Annual MHI Innovation Awards Honors MODEX Exhibitor Products, Solutions in Three Categories
By Greg Baer, MHI Director of Sales | @GbaerGreg For the fourth year, MHI honors the most innovative products and solutions in our industry. At MODEX 2016 exhibitors were invited to submit entries in three different categories: Best New Innovation, Best […]
3D Printing Will Disrupt Manufacturing as Adoption Rates Rise
3D printing is a “game changer” for manufacturing, but its real impact on supply chains will take years to play out, experts say. According to the 2016 MHI Annual Industry Report, Accelerating change: how innovation is driving digital, always on […]
Uncertainty and Downside Risks to Growth for Material Handling
There have been three red flags highlighting downside risks to growth and the U.S. economy for the better part of a year: manufacturing, energy and finance. These red flags were the impetus behind my recent book, Recession-Proof: How to Survive […]
What to Ask When Shopping for Ergonomic and Safety Equipment
When there are ergonomic issues in a plant, there are most likely production bottlenecks, waste or even lost time injuries. Since there is usually more than one way to solve a material handling (MH) problem, finding the best ergonomic solution […]