Author Archives: Robin Lamerson

Smart City Logistics at the Crossroads of Emerging Collaborations

As traffic in cities increases, strategic urban logistics planning that leverages technology to combat congestion, noise and pollution will be key. By Brian Reaves— Although still very much in its infancy, developments within Smart City Logistics continue to occur as municipalities, businesses and academia explore the ways connected technologies can help urban areas address the increasing challenges of congestion, noise ...

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Cyber Security and the Industrial Internet of Things

Six experts provide answers to five key questions about IIoT and cyber security. By Carol Miller— If you’re in manufacturing, supply chain, material handling or logistics, you’ve probably heard the terms “Internet of Things (IoT),” “Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)” and “Industry 4.0” bandied about with increasing frequency over the last 24 to 36 months. Although the terms are often ...

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Real Genius: The Machines Are Getting Smarter

The machines that move material and product along supply chains are getting smarter—increasing efficiency, eliminating monotony and collecting mountains of useful data. By Amy Drew Thompson— The Internet of Things (IoT) may sound a bit like just another industry buzz word, but it’s not. Nor is it above your tech-knowledge pay grade. Not really, anyway. The phrase was actually coined ...

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Bringing It Home: Fostering Partnerships for the Last Mile

When it comes to last mile delivery, partnerships are helping organizations of all sizes compete. By Fiona Soltes— Long gone are the days of believing the personal doesn’t bleed over into the professional. Recent years have proven that solid relationships are key to business success. Call it partnership. Call it collaboration. Regardless, today’s companies are learning the importance of working ...

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Ready to Transform Your Business? Add Supply Chain to the C-Suite

The emergence of the chief supply chain officer reflects the importance of the supply chain to all aspects of a business. By Sheryl S. Jackson— The complexity of business—as retailers and manufacturers in all industries compete in an e-commerce, global world—has led to the emergence of new member of the C-suite: the chief supply chain officer, or CSCO. This move ...

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Industry Focus: Retail

Today’s retail industry has, and is, undergoing a fundamental shift. Five retail trends are particularly impacting the supply chains as well. By Sandy Smith— There is no doubt that today’s retail industry has, and is, undergoing a fundamental shift. Trying to get one’s arms around these changes may feel a little like traveling through a mall, laden down with packages. ...

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Smart City Logistics and Home Delivery

Driverless vehicles or drones? Choices for home delivery methods are expanding, but there are challenges and new aspects to take into consideration. By Michael G. Kay— Given the rapid recent development of driverless vehicle technologies, it is interesting to speculate as to what their impact will be with respect to the last mile delivery of goods to homes in urban ...

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Goodwill in NC Looks to Adapt MHI CTE Textbooks

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont to integrate MHI’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) program content. By Patrick Davison— With MHI and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont both located in Charlotte, NC, the two organizations have connected over their mutual objectives: Serving those who seek education and training to remove barriers to employment and operations throughout the supply chain ...

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Students Win Trip to Shadow Magic Johnson

The two MHI Student Days participants who won the raffle at ProMat 2017 to shadow NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson share behind-the-scenes observations about their adventure. By Delana Hopkins— An eagerly anticipated tradition during Student Days at ProMat and MODEX events, the Wednesday afternoon keynote speaker (typically a celebrity entrepreneur) spends time with the students and their instructors. Most recently ...

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