Bridging the (Generational) Talent Gap
The key to ingratiating the current generation is being forthcoming about the current state of your supply chain and helping them understand the role they can..
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Automotive
Most breakthroughs in the automotive industry impact the material handling side of this industry, but some trends have a more direct impact—such as sensors..
CTE Program: Hiring and Retention—Why Workplace Culture Is Key
Workplace culture expert Eric Chester shares insights in this interview with MHI’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program addressing why companies need..
2019 MHI Innovation Award Finalists
MHI released the list of finalists for the 2019 MHI Innovation Award. After receiving 108 submissions for this year’s awards, judges comprised of..
ProMat 2019
Find your suppy chain wow—ideas, networking, innovation, opportunity, advantages—at ProMat 2019 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, April 8-11. Read..
ECONOMIC MARKET ANALYSIS: Risks in 2019
Putting Economic Risks in Context * By Jason Schenker * There are more risks this year than there were at this time last year—a lot more. Trade risks,..
SAFER HANDLING: AGV Systems
How AGV Systems Improve Safety at Material Handling Facilities * By Jean Feingold * An automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system consists of one or more computer..
SOLUTIONS SPOTLIGHT: Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers
Several Changes Introduced in Updated Caster Standard * By Stephen Murdoch * The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) Industry Group of MHI..
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: The Robotics Group
Recent Trends Lead to Creation of New MHI Industry Group: The Robotics Group * By Katie Kuehner-Hebert * MHI has a new Industry Group, The Robotics Group,..
MHI SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY: Tips for Staffing the Automated Distribution Center
* By John Paxton * Rupesh Narkar offers a silver lining for parents who are sick of seeing their kids’ eyes glued to their smartphones, tablets and video..
Material Handling Industry (MHI) is the leading trade association representing the material handling and logistics industry.