Industry Trends

Some of the articles in the MHI News section of the Q2 issue of MHI Solutions include: MHI to Preview 2018 Annual Industry Report at MODEX MHI Names Doug Reed Executive Vice President of Strategic Development Willard P. Heddles Memorial Fund Contribution Campaign In Memoriam: Donald Frazier 363,410 Square Feet of Show Floor Reserved at Record ProMat 2019 Space Draw ...

CEO UPDATE: Finding, Retaining and Unleashing Supply Chain Talent — By George W. Prest, Chief Executive Officer, MHI With the advent of digital supply chains, organizations are facing new and demanding technical and business challenges as they navigate the unchartered waters of adoption. Beyond developing a business case for digital investments and growing cybersecurity concerns, the lack of adequate talent ...

An interview with Dr. David DeLong on how to attract, train and retain employees in this perpetually evolving workplace reality. By Doug Reed— The critical skill shortages within the supply chain industry have long been proclaimed and documented by MHI and many others within our field. Implementation of automation and technologies is increasing exponentially at every level—from sourcing to manufacturing ...

While the supply chain continues to be predominantly male, more women are joining the industry throughout the material handling, logistics and transportation fields. By Carol Miller— While the supply chain continues to be predominantly male, more women are joining the industry throughout the material handling, logistics and transportation fields. According to the 2016 Gartner-AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain ...

Automation not only delivers ROI, it enhances supply chain jobs and increases worker satisfaction. By Fiona Soltes— A variety of factors are converging to bolster the ROI for automation. Beyond the present and future state of the workforce, the ever-increasing technological sophistication, and the growing understanding that supply chain operations must be faster, more efficient, more accurate and more transparent ...

Students with soft skills training make smoother, more successful transitions from the classroom to the workplace. By Mary Lou Jay— Graduates of vocational logistics programs may come to an employer with an impressive academic record. But unless they understand the basics of how to conduct themselves on the job, and of how to interact with their supervisors and their coworkers, ...

It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see that it’s critical to shift your focus to Millennials and Generation Z (GenZ) now in order to future-proof your supply chain workforce. But how? By Brian Reaves— When the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics: Version 2.0 was published at this time last year, it included an entire chapter of revelations ...

Transportation trends are reflective of what’s happening throughout the supply chain. By Sandy Smith— Intermodal hasn’t escaped the larger trends that affect all of industry, including material handling. Higher demands, faster shipments, tighter margins and disruptive technologies all are at play. But because of the unique nature of intermodal—with each form of transport enduring its own challenges and opportunities—getting a ...

After receiving a record 111 submissions for this year’s MHI Innovation Awards, five judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain industry completed the initial vetting process. Four finalists were chosen as the most innovative products in each category – Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, ...

Futureproof your business at MODEX 2018, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, April 9-12. Includes all the details you need to start mapping out your trip, and then some. Check out the list of exhibitors, the keynotes and some of the leading presenters, in addition to a full listing of the education sessions planned at MODEX 2018. Read More…