Faced with headwinds, manufacturers, distributors and retailers are being forced to reassess their supply chains, this time focusing not just on streamlining processes but also on building resiliency.

BY TOM GRESHAM Link to digital version of article in MHI Solutions. Twenty years ago, ergonomics “was kind of a nice thing to do,” said Jim Galante, chair of MHI’s Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment (EASE) Industry Group, but it was not an area that attracted close attention in material handling. In the decades since then, however, he said an ...

Supply Chains Transforming to Improve Worker Productivity, Experience and Safety BY JOHN PAXTON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MHI Link to digital version of article in MHI Solutions. With the rapidly growing workforce challenges of recruiting and retaining talent, firms are continuing to look for solutions by implementing automation, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other technologies. These tools not only empower and ...

MHI will be hosting a webinar by Green Cubes Technology on Thursday, September 9 at 2 p.m. EST entitled, “How to Capitalize on New Power and Battery Technology for Material Handling Equipment.” REGISTER The unprecedented use of e-commerce has contributed to a huge growth in the need for efficiency in distribution and warehousing. For example, the distribution of pre-prepared, home delivered ...

This 14-week virtual leadership program helps emerging and new leaders connect with peers and leaders, gain a broader perspective of the supply chain and material handling industry, and grow their leadership skills and expertise. To register, click here.

MHI, MHEDA and WERC are collaborating with Modern Materials Handling on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion survey of our industry. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. Results will be released in Modern Materials Handling later this year as well as at the 2021 MHI Annual Conference. Access survey here.

While the pandemic shows signs of waning, the world and your supply chain will never be the same. Transparent and resilient supply chains are now table stakes. The good news is the technology tools are available, it is just a matter of prioritizing and planning these critical supply chain investments. Firms that answer that call will be ready to respond, ...

Some companies have thrived over the last year—largely because they made forward looking investments in digital supply chain innovation.

MHI conducted a survey in 2021 called “MHI COVID-19 Remote-Work Insights” and released the results on March 30, 2021.

Remember to download your free copy of the 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report at mhi.org/publications/report and use it to access and improve your Supply Chain DCI.