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THE PEOPLE WHO work at MHI and its Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) division are the gears that keep the association moving. They ensure MHI remains a valuable association and resource for people involved in the industry, doing so with wit, competence and smiles on their faces. The goal of this column is to give readers a glimpse into ...

Fulfillment networks are steadily evolving in three noticeable ways. BY CHRIS LEWIS ISTOCK.COM/ARTEMISDIANA MAKE NO MISTAKE about it. When it comes to micro‑fulfillment and omnichannel strategies, a variety of shifts are occurring. In fact, many—if not most—of these shifts will continue well beyond 2026. Why? Simply put, companies are striving to meet their customers’ ever‑rising expectations. Yet, at the same ...

Where Are They Now? Catching up with an MHEFI Scholarship Recipient   BY KATIE KUEHNER‑HEBERT   CAROLINA REMOND, PROCUREMENT AGENT, THE BOEING CO. EVEN AS A teenager, Carolina Remond was hooked on supply chain logistics, and that’s why she chose to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. “I knew in high school that I wanted to pursue supply chain management, ...

BY TOM GRESHAM ISTOCK.COM/NVS NO INDUSTRY IS closer to the ultimate end‑user than the consumer goods industry. “They have a real finger on the pulse of what the consumer wants and needs and uses every day,” Tom Madrecki, vice president of supply chain and logistics for the Consumer Brands Association, said. The consumer goods industry encompasses all products bought by ...

The event was held April 13‑16 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center MODEX, THE LARGEST event for manufacturing and supply chain professionals in 2026, concluded its most successful edition to date, breaking records for attendance, exhibition and global participation. The 2026 event, sponsored by MHI, welcomed 50,000 registered visitors from every U.S. state and 132 countries, alongside 1,057 ...

BY JASON SCHENKER, PRESIDENT, PRESTIGE ECONOMICS; CHAIRMAN, THE FUTURIST INSTITUTE; AUTHOR, “COLD WAR TWO”   ENERGY PRICES ARE significantly exposed to Cold War Two risks. The key takeaway for manufacturing and supply chain professionals is that the companies that insulated themselves by reducing their reliance on hydrocarbons ahead of the conflict with Iran to meet sustainability goals are poised to ...

Member Stories: How Changing MHI Event Demographics Are Shaping Exhibitor Strategy BY CHRISTY DULA, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, MHI WALK THE AISLES at any recent ProMat and MODEX, and one thing is immediately clear: the audience is changing. Exhibitors are engaging with a more diverse mix of attendees than ever before—from first‑time visitors and early‑career professionals to ...

From early‑career apprenticeships to mid‑career transitions, companies are rethinking how talent enters—and stays in—the industry. BY MICHAEL MIKITKA, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE MHI KNOWLEDGE CENTER AND WERC DIVISION AS THE MATERIAL handling and supply chain industry continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages, a growing number of companies are rethinking a long‑held assumption: that talent must be sourced externally. ...

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS have faced several years of disruption— pandemics, geopolitical shocks, tariffs, demand volatility and labor shortages—only to reach a new inflection point. While investment in innovation and technology is accelerating, the supply chain workforce is struggling to keep pace. Ironically, the same artificial intelligence (AI) technologies disrupting the workforce can also help human resources address the talent challenge. ...

BY JOANNA LEON, DIRECTOR, WAREHOUSE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL (WERC) MEMBERSHIP & CHAPTERS AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, MHI‑CICMHE AS SUPPLY CHAINS become more complex, technology‑driven and essential to global economies, the demand for a skilled and adaptable workforce continues to rise. Meeting this demand requires more than traditional hiring strategies; it requires intentional collaboration between industry and academia. The College Industry ...