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Conveyor and Sortation Systems Industry Group Future Focused
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine IN THE FAST‑EVOLVING world of material handling, the Conveyor and Sortation Systems (CSS) industry group of MHI is focused on collaboration, education and innovation. With over 60 member companies spanning original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component […]
Qualities of a Best-in-Class WES to Deliver on the Promise of Automation
Guest blog from MHI member KPI Solutions Automation is a major investment for any organization. It promises gains in speed, accuracy, and efficiency. But the true value of automation is only realized when it is fully integrated into the broader […]
Tracking Performance Metrics for a Blue‑Chip Company
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine Catching Up With an MHEFI Scholarship Recipient Breanna Schneieder had a formative experience in high school when her Advanced Placement statistics class watched the movie “Moneyball,” about how the budget‑constrained Oakland Athletics used statistical analysis […]
Ergonomics Plays a Critical but Sometimes Overlooked Role in Automation
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine AUTOMATION IS HELPING to create safer material handling workplaces. However, humans still play a vital role in these environments, and overlooking their involvement can create safety risks without proper care and oversight. That is especially […]
IMHRC 2025—A Snapshot into the Future of Material Handling
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine THE 17TH INTERNATIONAL Material Handling Research Colloquium (IMHRC) was held in Trondheim, Norway, from June 24‑27, 2025. Since 1990, MHI and the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) have proudly hosted IMHRC every two […]
Future‑Ready or Falling Behind? Closing the Supply Chain Innovation Gap
By John Paxton, Chief Executive Officer, MHI While some companies embrace innovation, others still rely on aging infrastructure, manual processes or fragmented data systems that are no longer slow‑burning liabilities but direct threats to resilience, competitiveness and, ultimately, continuity. Companies […]