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Q1 2019, MHI Solutions: DATA-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAINS

CEO UPDATE: Data-Driven Supply Chains—Risk Versus Big Reward * By George W. Prest, Chief Executive Officer, MHI * We can all..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Global Trends, Industry Trends, Technology

Productivity Increases When Robots Work Alongside People

Collaborative robotic technology is emerging as a tool for picking and other tasks, and the demand in this market is predicted to continue..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Human Resources, Industry Trends, Technology

Technology Payoffs: The ROI for AI, IoT and Advanced Analytics

The supply chain industry has been relatively cautious in adopting technologies. But that’s changing. IoT and predictive analytics, in..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Industry Trends, Technology

NextGen Technologies in Action

Next generation (NextGen) technologies are being explored for their potential to bring competitive advantage to supply chains as companies..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Global Trends, Technology

Can Computers Be Wrong?

Computers can only be as right as the people who write the codes and create and input the data. * By Fiona Soltes * Annette Danek, SVP..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Technology

In Search of the Supply Chain Holy Grail

Just as the “Holy Grail” has long been sought after for its great significance, supply chain leaders are eternally looking for a Holy..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Global Trends

Flexibility in a Robotic World

AGV technologies are going to be more adaptable and better able to improve efficiency, especially when it comes to their ability to support..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Global Trends, Technology

Women Speaking Up About the Gender Gap

Women are increasingly being heard in the supply chain industry, but there is still much progress to be made. * By Fiona Soltes..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Industry Trends

Smartphones and the New Cybersecurity Threat They Pose

With the uptick in workforce mobility and access to corporate networks via smartphones comes increased exposure enterprise-wide to..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Industry Trends, Technology

INDUSTRY FOCUS: Food and Beverage

Blockchain is starting to make its way into the food industry, and it is making a big impact. * By Sandy Smith * In recent years,..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Global Trends, Technology

HIGHER EDUCATION: Cybersecurity and Its Implication on Material Handling and Supply Chains

Material handling and supply chain systems are becoming markedly vulnerable to cyberattacks. * By MD Sarder and Matthew Haschak..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Education

10th Annual CTE Educators Summit Attendees Collaborate, Share Best Practices

The theme of this year’s event was “People, Programs and Partnerships,” and also debuted the new MHI Career & Technical Education..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Education

ProMat 2019 Preview

Get a preview of the largest manufacturing and supply chain event of 2019—ProMat—coming to Chicago’s McCormick Place April..

December 19, 2018 | Current Features, Global Trends

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Leading manufacturing and supply chain executives agree that technology is the key to future success. As they digitize their supply chains they are generating more data than ever before, giving them the power to leverage that data to see their businesses in new ways and to make better decisions. These early adopters are creating real and measurable competitive advantage. When it comes to technology investment start small but think big. Build on your successes and learn from your failures. By investing wisely, you’ll create additional value in your supply chain and widen your advantage over the competition.