Tag Archives: MHI Annual Industry Report

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.

Companies are better positioning themselves in this highly competitive recruiting climate. Here are four strategies for recruiting and retaining workers that might work.

Many organizations have embraced the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for a variety of reasons, one of which being the belief that doing so will positively impact the bottom line.

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.

Strong leadership capabilities at all levels have never been more integral to a business’s success. The future environment of the material handling industry requires new skills and experiences for its leaders.

Ergonomics—the science that designs environments, equipment, tools and tasks within the capabilities of people to maximize productivity, efficiency and safety—has been an important part of the material handling industry for decades.

Annual survey of key warehousing and distribution metrics helps facility managers, directors, supervisors and C-level bosses compare their operations against others to improve performance.

Faced with headwinds, manufacturers, distributors and retailers are being forced to reassess their supply chains, this time focusing not just on streamlining processes but also on building resiliency.

Supply Chains Transforming to Improve Worker Productivity, Experience and Safety BY JOHN PAXTON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MHI Link to digital version of article in MHI Solutions. With the rapidly growing workforce challenges of recruiting and retaining talent, firms are continuing to look for solutions by implementing automation, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other technologies. These tools not only empower and ...

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, ...