Industry Trends

This issue of MHI Solutions focuses on the top trends and technologies driving supply chain data transparency and security, the steps to implement and what these technologies will mean for future supply chains. This issue also features details on MODEX 2022, being held March 28-31 in Atlanta. Click here to read the Q2 2022 issue of MHI Solutions. MHI 2022 ...

The consumer packaged goods industry can expect 2022 to be another year of “strong financial performance,” according to an annual report on the industry. Just don’t expect it to be easy.

We are excited to continue to roll out a variety of new initiatives, products and services developed by MHI and WERC. Among all the new developments is the new chair of the WERC Advisory Committee, Jason Minghini.

Leaders at seven different MHI member companies share their perspectives about the current and future states of big data and artificial intelligence and their benefits.

Ongoing supply chain disruptions have highlighted the need for more data sharing among supply chain partners. Implementing interoperability is one way to accomplish it.

Although most often associated with financial transactions, blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies also offer capabilities to support business operations—including the complex data sharing requirements of the supply chain.

Click here to view the full MHI Solutions feature. MHI released the list of finalists for the 2022 MHI Innovation Award. After receiving 121 submissions for this year’s awards, 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 ...

Once a month, MHI releases a newsletter called MHI Industry News that wraps up some of the top stories from the past month. As the newsletter is delivered to almost 140,000 professionals involved in the material handling industry in a range of leadership positions, the types of articles we include in this newsletter are equally as varied. However, some of ...

To view the Q1 2022 issue of MHI Solutions, click here. CEO Update by John Paxton The pandemic significantly accelerated many supply chain trends and technology adoptions. Sustainability is no different as the drivers shifted from risk management and compliance to the opportunity for new supply chain efficiencies and market differentiation. As manufacturing and supply chain professionals face demand from ...

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, ...