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The future to which blockchains belong is coming fast for supply chains
Michael J. Casey, senior advisor for blockchain research at MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative, just wrote a thought-provoking article on how blockchains will turn supply chains into demand chains. He argues that the value of blockchain technology offers to supply chains […]
The Importance of Hoist Safety
The safe use and application of a hoist will go a long way to reducing workplace injuries. All too often, hoist-related accidents could have been prevented by providing comprehensive training to the operators and through proper hoist inspection and maintenance. […]
Supply Chain Costumes – DIY Edition
By Alex Batty, MHI Marketing Communications Coordinator |@mhi_alex Y’all, I love Halloween. So does my cube buddy. We’ve been chatting about our prep for this most glorious holiday. We got the candy covered. I wrote about that last year. But […]
Material Handling Equipment Donations Create Hands-On Experience for Career & Technical Education Students
It’s the problem on everyone’s mind. Getting a trained, or at least trainable supply chain workforce is a problem; retaining them is just as hard. We had multiple sessions on it recently at the 2017 MHI Annual Conference. In an article […]
Holiday Hiring Roundup
Major companies are starting to announce their holiday/seasonal hiring, so we thought we’d give you the rundown all in one place. UPS UPS expects to hire around 95,000 people to fulfill multiple roles in the weeks surrounding the holidays. CEO […]
Natural Gas Updates on Cost and Environmental Benefits
When crude oil prices began rising in 2006, natural gas was seen as a cost-effective fuel alternative for members of the supply chain. The subsequent drop in oil-based fuel prices slowed the purchase of transportation that relies on compressed natural […]