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The Rise of Automation and Robotics in Supply Chains
On “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Captain Jean-Luc Picard often pondered the week’s signature conundrum over a cup of comfort. “Tea. Earl Gray. Hot,” he’d say to the Replicator, and a moment later it would materialize. We’re not quite there […]
Wearable and Mobile Technologies
Supply chain management is getting an adrenaline shot in the arm with emerging wearable and mobile technologies. From smart glasses, to voice-directed hands-free wearable scanners, to real-time views of every touchpoint within the supply chain via mobile devices, manufacturers, distributors […]
ProMat 2015: Celebrating 30 Years of Change and Growth
By Jeff Woroniecki, MHI Chief Operating Officer In addition to 2015 marking the 70th anniversary of MHI, it is also the 30th anniversary of MHI-sponsored ProMat. At its core, ProMat provides attendees with access to the latest material handling, logistics […]
Next Generation Supply Chains: Fast, Efficient and Collaborative
Companies across almost all sectors and regions are facing unprecedented disruption and challenges in their supply chains as they face increasing consumer expectations for better, faster and cheaper products. In order to meet and exceed these expectations, supply chains must […]
The Benefits of an Ergonomic Workplace
by Dylan Neal, Caster Concepts When I first started at Caster Concepts, I was unlucky enough to score one of the “old” office chairs. By old, I don’t necessarily mean it was something that was uncovered during an archeology expedition – […]
Six Must Do’s at ProMat 2015
by Sarah Carlson, Marketing Director – Daifuku North America There is so much to do and see in the Windy City. What a great place for ProMat, the largest expo for supply chain professionals in North America, March 23-26 at McCormick […]