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MHI News The industry’s largest manufacturing and supply chain trade show returns to McCormick Place in April 2027 MHI recently announced the dates for ProMat 2027, which will be held from April 19 to 21 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. ProMat is the largest international manufacturing and supply chain show and conference held in the United States. ProMat brings together solution ...

MHI News In‑person event to feature nearly 1,000 exhibitors, 200 sessions and keynotes from Salim Ismail and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. When the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2026, MODEX, returns to Atlanta on April 13, it will include over 1,000 exhibitors from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference focusing on best‑in‑class solutions for manufacturing and ...

How Agentic AI Turns Supply Chain Uncertainty into Business Advantage Five industry experts share how agentic artificial intelligence is transforming supply chains by enabling autonomous decision‑making, real‑time adaptation and resilience in the face of an unpredictable future.   BY SARA PEARSON SPECTER   In today’s globalized and hyper‑connected world, supply chains face an extraordinary array of challenges. From geopolitical instability, ...

MHI News The Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Industry Group recently introduced its latest initiative: the ASRS Roadmap—a dynamic, user‑focused resource designed to guide organizations through the journey of evaluating and implementing ASRS solutions. The ASRS Roadmap is a comprehensive, evolving tool that supports users at every stage of their decision‑making process—from initial discovery to building a business case. ...

Emerging Technologies Give Companies Insights from Every Vantage Point   BY NICK FORTUNA   When supply chains operate in the dark, costs add up quickly—and for too long, instinct and improvisation have stood in for solid information. “Supply chains, by and large, are run by heroes,” said William Wappler, chief executive of MHI member Surgere. “These folks often don’t have ...

MHI News The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) released its 2025 DC Measures Report today at the WERC Annual Conference in New Orleans. This year’s report stresses the importance of vigilance and vision in the warehousing and distribution industry, stating, “Vision and vigilance matter, as the market can quickly change and leave the firm behind.” Benchmarking Insights from Across ...

Protecting the Power and the Water Supply   BY MARY LOU JAY   Discussions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the supply chain tend to focus on all the potential benefits it offers for improving operations. But those improvements come at a cost that is just now starting to receive more attention: Implementing AI places considerable demands on ...

How Accurate, Unified Data Enhances Efficiency, Forecasting and Resilience   BY VICTORIA LIM   The frantic scramble for toilet paper and hand sanitizer during the COVID‑19 pandemic just a few years ago was likely the first time many consumers paid attention to supply chains. The world saw firsthand that supply chains aren’t just logistics puzzles; they are essential systems working ...

MHI News The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is proud to announce that its e‑learning course, Distribution Logistics Fundamentals, is now available in Spanish. This new offering opens doors for Spanish‑speaking logistics professionals to grow their skills, boost their careers and thrive in the dynamic world of warehousing and distribution. Whether learners are new to the industry or looking ...

MHI News To support continued growth and innovation in the supply chain industry, MHI has released its 2025 Membership Directory and Reference Guide, now available in a digital format. This annual publication highlights MHI’s 1,000+ member companies, who are the leading suppliers of material handling and supply chain equipment and system and technology solutions. It serves as a comprehensive resource ...