Industry Trends

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…

Catch up on all of the latest MHI News, including: CSS Launching New Awareness Campaign; Material Handling Manufacturer HSC Marks 25th Anniversary Milestone; Gorbel Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing; In Memorium: J Sherman Mclaughlin; MHI Adds Two Staff Members to the Industry Group Team; MHI Announces New Transportation & Logistics Solution Center at MODEX 2018; MHI Announces New Leadership Appointments for 2018; MHI’s Overhead Alliance Launches New ...

Today’s retail industry has, and is, undergoing a fundamental shift. Five retail trends are particularly impacting the supply chains as well. By Sandy Smith— There is no doubt that today’s retail industry has, and is, undergoing a fundamental shift. Trying to get one’s arms around these changes may feel a little like traveling through a mall, laden down with packages. ...

From April 9-12, the best supply chain solutions, the latest equipment and innovations and the smartest thinking will all be at MODEX 2018. Read more…

Photo collage of sessions, awards/recognition and networking events At the 2017 MHI Executive Summit and Annual Conference last October, attendees heard from industry visionaries including Jon Gordon (author of “The Energy Bus”), Randy Lewis (former SVP supply chain, Walgreens), David Roberts (GSP director, Singularity University), Susan O’Malley, former president of the Washington Wizards), and technology entrepreneur Josh Linkner. MHI Industry ...

CEO UPDATE: Sustainable Supply Chains Are Driving Competitive Advantage — by George W. Prest. As more and more customers, investors and employees demand them, sustainable business practices are becoming an integral part of what makes a company and their products unique and valuable. Today, best-in-class supply chains are collaborating to use sustainability as a strategic weapon for gaining competitive advantage by reducing ...