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..
Global Trends
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..
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..
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..
Q1 2019, MHI Solutions: DATA-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAINS
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..
NextGen Technologies in Action
Next generation (NextGen) technologies are being explored for their potential to bring competitive advantage to supply chains as companies cope with the..
In Search of the Supply Chain Holy Grail
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..
Material Handling Industry (MHI) is the leading trade association representing the material handling and logistics industry.