Spread the Word: Supply Chain IS Cool
Changing the perception of supply chain—and the types of careers within the industry—is essential to successfully attracting and retaining the workforce of..
Current Features
Q2 2019, MHI Solutions: Finding Your Supply Chain Superheroes
CEO UPDATE: Building a Digital Supply Chain Workforce * By George W. Prest, Chief Executive Officer, MHI * One issue has been the common thread over the last..
Educating Students for Supply Chain Success
U.S. graduate and undergraduate supply chain programs are adapting their curriculums and introducing new programs to meet industry needs and offer real-life..
The Supply Chain Shift Toward Technology
Companies exploring ways to combat workforce shortages are finding that technology is impacting their workforce talent strategies. * By Doug Reed * Last..
Outsource or In-House? How, When and Why 3PLs Are Selected
Retailers and manufacturers are evaluating the pros and cons of handling tasks in-house versus outsourcing to a third-party logistics partner. * By Sheryl S...
Background Checks: What’s Acceptable vs. What’s Considered ‘Murky’
Businesses are encouraged to be sensitive to privacy rights and issue during background checks, but where is the line? By Fiona Soltes Today’s tight job..
VR Training Finding Its Niche in Supply Chains
Because it provides a safe, yet highly realistic, environment in which to train employees, virtual reality training is increasingly being embraced within..
Rules of Engagement: Sustainability and CSR Initiatives Can Be Enticing
Corporate sustainability initiatives are becoming increasingly important in recruiting talent, and companies are making ‘green’ or sustainability..
Humans + Machines = Exponential Improvements
Robotics and other types of advanced technology not only can serve to improve the efficiency and productivity of supply chain operations but can..
Attracting, Training and Retaining the NextGen Workforce
Understanding NextGen’s expectations and what motivates them is helpful when brainstorming on ways to attract, train and retain them, and figuring out where..
Material Handling Industry (MHI) is the leading trade association representing the material handling and logistics industry.