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2016 Outlook: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Manufacturing, Material Handling and Growth
The outlook for U.S. economic growth in 2016 and 2017 softened in the second half of 2015, as forward-looking manufacturing and material handling data reflected a significant slowdown in activity. While U.S. manufacturing has weakened, the U.S. service sector has […]
“The True Cost” Reveals Who Really Pays for Your Clothing
by Morgan Cruz, Marketing Content Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_morgan The True Cost is a ground-breaking documentary film that tells a story about the clothing supply chain. It’s about the clothes we buy, the workers who make them, and the impact the […]
MODEX Keynote Kevin O’Leary’s Top 10 Rules For Success
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary is the keynote speaker at MODEX 2016 on April 6 in Atlanta. O’Leary’s success story starts where most entrepreneurs begin: with a big idea and no cash. From his basement, he launched SoftKey Software Products. As […]
Young Professionals Network presents MODEX education track focused on next generation workforce development
By Jeff Woroniecki, MHI Chief Operating Officer How to attract and retain the next generation of supply chain workers to our industry is a frequent topic of discussion. So perhaps it’s no surprise that MHI’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) is […]
Sustainable Supply Chains Requires Effective Supply Management Capabilities
Globilization has created the emergence of sophisticated supplier networks, creating management challenges as exposure to volatility and complexity of global sourcing has emerged. While Western organizations have met short-term cost reduction and flexibility goals through outsourcing, it has been at […]
The Internet of Things: Connecting Supply Chains to Sustainability
Discussions about the Internet of Things (IoT)—the networked connection of physical objects that can share information— usually focus on the operational changes the IoT will bring to the supply chain. One aspect often overlooked is the IoT’s potential for creating […]