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How Agentic AI Turns Supply Chain Uncertainty into Business Advantage
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine In today’s globalized and hyper‑connected world, supply chains face an extraordinary array of challenges. From geopolitical instability, natural disasters and labor shortages to rapidly changing customer demands and sustainability pressures, the complexity and unpredictability of […]
Historical Timeline for Material Handling
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine 1850—Sir William Fairbairn patents the Fairbairn steam crane. 1908—Hymie Goddard patents the first roller conveyor, allowing for the smooth transport of goods by means of internal ball bearings. 1913—Henry Ford introduces the moving assembly line. […]
How Warehouse Conveyors Streamline Operations and Improve Efficiency
Learn how warehouse conveyors streamline operations, reduce manual handling, and increase efficiency in modern fulfillment centers. Guest blog by MHI member Greenspace (Log-X Systems GmbH) In today’s fast-paced supply chain, warehouses are under increasing pressure to process more orders with […]
Is a Multiagent Orchestration Platform for Robotics in Your Future?
Guest blog by Dan Gilmore, CMO, Roboteon (MHI Member) With the growing interest in and adoption of robotics in distribution and manufacturing has come this important realization: you need a different type of software to manage, orchestrate and optimize processes […]
Synchronizing Cranes: Wireless Control for Tandem & Multi-Crane Operations
In heavy-lift and material handling environments, crane systems are often expected to perform in unison—whether it’s multiple bridge cranes working in tandem, dual hoists lifting a single load, or several machine axes coordinating a complex motion. Ensuring these cranes act […]
Modularity and Scalability of Packaging Lines: The Importance of Box Handling Equipment
Guest blog by MHI Member Lantech This article outlines how modular packaging lines—composed of interchangeable units like case erectors, sealers, conveyors and pallet wrappers—provide the flexibility and cost‑effectiveness needed to adapt quickly to shifting production volumes and product specifications, while […]