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CEO UPDATE: Data-Driven Supply Chains—Risk Versus Big Reward * By George W. Prest, Chief Executive Officer, MHI  * We can all agree that the risk of becoming a technology laggard is fraught with peril. From the famous Kodak story to more recent examples like Borders, Blockbuster and Toys “R” Us, there are many cases of major brands that failed because ...

Collaborative robotic technology is emerging as a tool for picking and other tasks, and the demand in this market is predicted to continue its exponential growth. * By Sheryl S. Jackson * The collaborative robot, or cobot, market is predicted to grow by more than 60 percent this year, according to research by Interact Analysis. The industry was worth less ...

The supply chain industry has been relatively cautious in adopting technologies. But that’s changing. IoT and predictive analytics, in particular, are providing payoffs for early adopters. * By Mary Lou Jay * The supply chain industry has been relatively cautious in adopting technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced analytics (AA) and artificial intelligence (AI). But that’s changing ...

Next generation (Next-Gen) technologies are being explored for their potential to bring competitive advantage to supply chains as companies cope with the leading operational challenges of increasing customer demands and a shortage of qualified workers. * By Carol Miller * As covered in the fifth annual MHI Annual Industry Report—released at MODEX 2018 last April—11 different next generation (NextGen) technologies ...

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 Fulfillment at Penguin Random House, has had the opportunity to learn coding at several different points in her career. Each time, she said, she’s been struck by the amount of power at her ...

Just as the “Holy Grail” has long been sought after for its great significance, supply chain leaders are eternally looking for a Holy Grail specific to their needs—real time, end-to-end visibility for making decisions. * By Doug Reed * Merriam-Webster defines the term “Holy Grail” as “an object or goal that is sought after for its great significance.” And what ...

AGV technologies are going to be more adaptable and better able to improve efficiency, especially when it comes to their ability to support customization. * By Nick Fortuna * Working in a refrigerated warehouse or distribution center should not mean employees have to be as tough as NFL players who take the field in the middle of winter wearing short ...

Women are increasingly being heard in the supply chain industry, but there is still much progress to be made. * By Fiona Soltes * While interviewing with her current company more than 20 years back, Annette Danek happened to catch a glimpse of the person in charge of fulfillment in a corner office. She knew right then that it was ...

With the uptick in workforce mobility and access to corporate networks via smartphones comes increased exposure enterprise-wide to cybersecurity threats, including those that originate within the supply chain. * By Carol Miller * Remember when your mobile phone just made phone calls? Today, smartphones/mobile devices are owned by 77% of U.S. adults, according to Pew Research. With them, voice phone ...