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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 ...

Product Spotlight— Until SLAM got underway at the beginning of 2022, no MHI industry group specifically sought to optimize what practitioners sometimes call the “last 100 feet” in warehousing, distribution and fulfillment applications. SLAM—an acronym for Scan, Label, Apply and Manifest—now targets expertise regarding this critical supply chain component. It’s important because as e-commerce distribution systems increase in importance, especially ...

The interconnected nature of cyber-physical systems also increases the attack surface for potential malicious activity. Plus, these attacks are increasingly targeting operational technology resources.

As high labor turnover continues to create an array of stiff challenges, the importance of devoting resources to safety in the field of overhead lifting cranes and hoists has never been more in focus. MHI’s Overhead Alliance, which includes the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA), is leading the way in providing safety education and resources.

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.

While microaggressions can be deliberate, most of the time they are unintentional. These suggestions and experiences from MHI member companies can help reduce their occurrence.

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.

Companies are increasingly investing in digital solutions, seeking algorithmic answers to the unforeseen and unanticipated to more effectively manage the unexpected.