From remote training to in-house training and innovative search platforms, companies are creatively addressing staffing needs. Feature BY NICOLE NELSON ANDRII YALANSKYI/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Quality over quantity has always been a prevalent measure of excellence in the workforce. But just what happens in these trying economic times when neither of these two gauges is necessarily at an employer’s disposal? According ...
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Brand New! Check Out the MHI Membership Directory
Brand new this year is the 2022 MHI Membership Directory & Resource Guide. Not only does this publication succinctly and clearly outline many of the benefits MHI provides to the industry and end-users, it also provides information about its Industry Groups, its committees, its resources and its members. Access pertinent contact information for equipment and service providers that make it ...
Read More »From Evolution to Revolution: Supply Chain Investments Spurred by Pandemic
In the ninth edition of the MHI Annual Industry Report, 87% of leaders say COVID-19 altered the strategic importance of supply chains and 64% plan to increase spending on innovative technologies.
Read More »Psychological Safety and the Benefits of Creating a Fearless Workplace
Is fear keeping your company from achieving, or exceeding, its goals? If you don’t have psychologically safe work environments across your organization, then it probably is.
Read More »Culture of Innovation
Establishing a company culture that nurtures innovation from all angles requires balancing groundbreaking ideas with steadfast business sense—incorporating and encouraging change while maintaining a solid base.
Read More »Wearable Technology Use Trending Up
Wearable technology providers are overcoming many of the barriers as costs come down, capabilities increase and integration with existing warehouse management systems is simplified.
Read More »Building Smarter, More Secure Supply Chains
Digital supply chains have been the central theme over the last nine MHI Annual Industry Reports. To thrive, companies are investing in the digital technologies and embracing innovation to make their supply chains faster, more efficient, more transparent, and more sustainable.
Read More »8 Ways to Strengthen Your Foundational Data to Better Combat Supply Chain Disruption
Companies are increasingly investing in digital solutions, seeking algorithmic answers to the unforeseen and unanticipated to more effectively manage the unexpected.
Read More »Taking Sustainability Down the Supply Chain
Feature Realizing ESG goals and science-based emission reduction targets takes commitment and cooperation along the full length of the supply chain. BY MARY LOU JAY DOME LIFETHIBAAN/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Moving toward more sustainable operations is no longer an option for corporate supply chains—it’s a necessity. Although restructuring supply chains to make them more sustainable can cause some short-term pain points for businesses, ...
Read More »Green Initiatives Support Both Corporate and Customer Sustainability Goals
WERC Matters BY MICHAEL MIKITKA, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MHI’S KNOWLEDGE VALUE CENTER AND WERC As global warming continues and world leaders negotiate regulations to minimize the damage humans have inflicted on Earth, multiple global corporations have already established sustainability initiatives that support internal goals, as well as those of their customers. Three such companies include third-party logistics (3PL) services ...
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