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‘Innovation Distinguishes Between a Leader and a Follower’
by George W. Prest, CEO, MHI The title of this CEO Update for the Third Quarter issue of MHI Solutions is a quote from the late Steve Jobs. When it comes to the supply chain, these words could not be truer. The ability to effectively […]
83 Percent of Retail CEOs Believe Supply Chains are “Not Optimal” to Meet Omni-Channel Demands
Over 50 percent of retail CEOs see supply chain as strategic differentiator, but many are not making required transformation to take advantage of the pace of change. according to a recent survey by PwC titled CEO Viewpoint: The Strategic Role […]
Rail and Trucking Lead Slow Rebound of U.S. Supply Chain and Logistics Industry
Total U.S. business logistics costs in 2013 rose to $1.39 trillion, a 2.3 percent increase from the previous year, according to the recently released Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 25th Annual “State of Logistics Report®. “Our mission is […]
Security & Supply Chain: Supply Chain Transparency
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Supply chain transparency is critical in ensuring human security in regard to physical security and health. Whether it is the sourcing of materials, the transportation of food and beverages, or the […]
Wearable technology can offer increased efficiency and reduced errors in order fulfillment
Kevin Gue, Editor-in-Chief of the recently published U.S. Roadmap on Material Handling and Logistics, recently wrote a blog on how Google Glass can be used to facilitate order fulfillment. The blog includes a video that very impressively demonstrates how Google […]
Sustainability & Supply Chain: ALAN, a Model for Corporate Social Responsibility
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling With the devastation caused by tornadoes in the central United States and the late summer tropical storms and hurricanes looming on the horizon, the material handling and supply chain industry is standing watch […]