Industry Trends

Product transformations, chip shortages, labor scarcity take a toll, but the automotive industry Is rebounding and was up 32% in the first half of 2021.

Three of MHI’s Industry Groups recently were appointed ambassadors to a federal program geared toward the safety of hoists, cranes and monorails.

Next generation technologies have long been helping operations increase productivity through their capabilities for greater agility, flexibility and adaptability. Simultaneously, however, these same systems are keeping workers safer and improving ergonomics.

Case studies from organizations that have deployed AR or VR reflect futuristic, yet practical, applications, including training, remote assistance, compliance audits and order fulfillment.

MHI, MHEDA and WERC are collaborating with Modern Materials Handling on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion survey of our industry. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. Results will be released in Modern Materials Handling later this year as well as at the 2021 MHI Annual Conference. Access survey here.

While the pandemic shows signs of waning, the world and your supply chain will never be the same. Transparent and resilient supply chains are now table stakes. The good news is the technology tools are available, it is just a matter of prioritizing and planning these critical supply chain investments. Firms that answer that call will be ready to respond, ...

Some companies have thrived over the last year—largely because they made forward looking investments in digital supply chain innovation.

The eighth edition of the MHI Annual Industry Reportconnects investment in digital technology to supply chain organizations’ ability to respond, recover and thrive amid disruption.

Following e-commerce’s 32.4% growth surge in 2020, businesses are realizing a digital supply chain is essential to their future success.

The supply chain is more connected than ever, which means more vulnerabilities exist that allow cyber criminals to gain access to sensitive information.