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WERC Matters BY MICHAEL MIKITKA, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MHI’S KNOWLEDGE VALUE CENTER AND WERC As the only organization focused on providing resources to help distribution practitioners and suppliers do their jobs better, the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC)—a division of MHI—has some of the most unique offerings in our field. Through WERC, members find both education and support ...

MHI News MHI member The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Industries Company, held a 100th anniversary celebration on June 14 at its headquarters in Greene, NY. This event kicked off a yearlong celebration of Raymond’s 100-year history of innovation. The celebration showcased Raymond’s history of innovation and highlighted its current and future innovations as it looks to its next 100-years of ...

It was a record year for robot sales last year, with non-automotive companies representing 58% of the total North American purchases.

Establishing a company culture that nurtures innovation from all angles requires balancing groundbreaking ideas with steadfast business sense—incorporating and encouraging change while maintaining a solid base.

This supply chain education platform for manufacturing and distribution companies will take place Oct. 2-5 in San Antonio, TX.

Shippers are realizing that the time to automate is right now. Those who delay risk alienating customers with slow service, eroding profit margins and failing to execute on their growth strategies.

The annual DC Measures Study and Report confirmed and quantified the challenges faced by warehousing and distribution professionals over the past 24 months.

Technology is helping the trucking industry—and those who depend on it—contend with challenges, including the driver shortage, safety concerns, regulatory requirements and dealing with marketplace disruptions.

The metaverse is likely to bring about a transformation in the way that we live, interact, learn, play and/or do business. And, it will have a big impact on supply chains.

Wearable technology providers are overcoming many of the barriers as costs come down, capabilities increase and integration with existing warehouse management systems is simplified.