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CEO Update<\/h4>\n

\"johnI<\/span>n 2016, the MHI Annual Industry Report introduced the term “always\u2011on” supply chain defined as “an integrated set of supply networks characterized by a continuous, high\u2011velocity flow of information and analytics, creating predictive, actionable decisions that better serve the customer.”<\/p>\n

Nearly a decade later, the promise of autonomous, always\u2011on supply chains is quickly becoming a reality as firms adopt technology and enable data to significantly improve speed and accuracy while minimizing the necessity for human intervention in crucial decision\u2011making processes.<\/p>\n

Key to these improvements is the orchestration of emerging technology, robotics and equipment with human workers to quickly and proactively address disruptions, enhance forecasting precision and improve real\u2011time visibility within the supply chain.<\/p>\n

This issue of MHI Solutions<\/em> focuses on digital supply chain innovation from the latest in AI, robotics and wearable technology to best practices and leading trends. This innovation was on full display at ProMat, and the event continues on\u2011demand as a digital resource for supply chain solution sourcing, interaction and education via ProMat Digital Entry at promatshow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another great way to stay at the forefront of these innovations is by attending the 2025 MHI Annual Conference on October 12\u201115 in Tucson, AZ. Attending is also a great opportunity to collaborate with MHI and WERC members while exchanging ideas with your peers on the most important issues and trends impacting our industry. See pages 75\u201180 for more information on this event.<\/p>\n

I also encourage you to download the 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report, “The Digital Supply Chain Ecosystem: Orchestrating End\u2011to\u2011End Solutions” at mhi.org\/publications\/report<\/a>. It\u2019s an invaluable resource as you move toward more autonomous and orchestrated supply chain operations.<\/p>\n

Companies that empower and orchestrate their human workforce with the latest equipment, software and technology solutions will gain significant competitive advantage as autonomous, always\u2011on supply chains become the norm.<\/p>\n

I hope this issue of MHI Solutions<\/em> helps provide the tools and knowledge you need to sharpen your competitive edge and take your operations to the next level of excellence in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n

John Paxton
\nChief Executive Officer, MHI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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