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BY TOM GRESHAM THE MONORAIL MANUFACTURERS Association (MMA) has a rich history that dates to 1933. The independent affiliated trade association of MHI represents producers of patented enclosed‑track underhung cranes and monorail systems. The MMA has seen a great deal of innovation and change over the course of its more than 90‑year history, but safety remains central to the association ...

MHI IS PROUD to announce the recipients of the 2026 MHI Innovation and StartUp Awards, recognizing outstanding advancements shaping the future of the material handling and supply chain industry. This year’s MHI Innovation Awards drew in a strong response, with more than 220 submissions reviewed by a panel of industry experts. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the judges selected four ...

BY KATIE KUEHNER‑HEBERT   AUTOMATION, CONTROLS AND Electrification (ACE) members are the material handling industry’s leading suppliers of electrification and controlling devices. ACE is a rebranding of the Electrification and Controls Manufacturers Association (ECMA), which originally focused on electrification and control systems for cranes. Since 2022, the industry group has expanded to include manufacturers and suppliers of such devices for ...

Executive Viewpoint BY JASON LOOMAN, PRESIDENT, SCANRECO FEW QUESTIONS ARE more important today than how people will work alongside artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the future. At MHI member Scanreco, our focus is on human‑machine interface (HMI) technology. Interest in HMI technology is growing rapidly as AI and automation expand across the supply chain industry. We are having more ...

BY SANDY SMITH WITHIN MHI, THE Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA) serves as a steadying force in an industry undergoing rapid technological change. Its members design and manufacture the platforms, shelving and elevated work structures that form the literal foundation of modern warehouses and distribution centers. What distinguishes SMA is its commitment to shared standards, engineering rigor and a long‑term approach ...

71% say AI is disrupting supply chains, with 24% MHI AND DELOITTE recently released a report identifying artificial intelligence (AI) as the supply chain industry’s most disruptive technology for the next decade. The 2026 MHI Annual Industry Report, “Rewiring the Future: A Supply Chain Playbook for Innovation,” finds that the emergence of AI is causing supply chain leaders to reassess ...

THE PEOPLE WHO work at MHI and its Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) division are the gears that keep the association moving. They ensure MHI remains a valuable association and resource for people involved in the industry, doing so with wit, competence and smiles on their faces. The goal of this column is to give readers a glimpse into ...

Where Are They Now? Catching up with an MHEFI Scholarship Recipient   BY KATIE KUEHNER‑HEBERT   CAROLINA REMOND, PROCUREMENT AGENT, THE BOEING CO. EVEN AS A teenager, Carolina Remond was hooked on supply chain logistics, and that’s why she chose to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. “I knew in high school that I wanted to pursue supply chain management, ...

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS have faced several years of disruption— pandemics, geopolitical shocks, tariffs, demand volatility and labor shortages—only to reach a new inflection point. While investment in innovation and technology is accelerating, the supply chain workforce is struggling to keep pace. Ironically, the same artificial intelligence (AI) technologies disrupting the workforce can also help human resources address the talent challenge. ...

THE ERGONOMICS ASSIST Systems and Equipment (EASE) Council Industry Group of MHI is pleased to announce the release of its EASE 101 Document. The document provides a structured introduction to industrial ergonomics, beginning with the fundamentals—what ergonomics is, why it matters and how it applies specifically to industrial and supply chain environments. The EASE 101 Document also covers key ergonomic ...