The emergence of disruptive technologies and the potential for more rapid deployment of existing, proven technologies all hold the potential to change development models and create new markets and business opportunities for entrepreneurs and those who finance them. 

At the 2017 MHI Annual Conference, keynote David Roberts will speak on this important topic. The presentation will include technological advancements of autonomous vehicles such as drones, trucks and cars and help define new opportunities for supply chains.

The current climate of trade policy uncertainty is making it more important than ever for manufacturers to understand and plan for potential supply chain disruption, according to a new report from PwC.

As firms seek to take advantage of the huge amounts of supply chain data that can now be generated, SCM providers are differentiating themselves from competitors and creating new revenue streams by incorporating digital business technologies, such as mobile, machine learning, in-memory technologies, multi-enterprise visibility and the Internet of Things (IoT) into their offerings.

Walmart recently released a commercial about their $250 billion commitment to American manufacturing that could result in 1 million new U.S. jobs.

The 2017 MHI Executive Summit & Annual Conference is an exclusive event for manufacturing and supply chain executives. It is taking place October 2-4, 2017, in Boca Raton, FL.

At the 2017 MHI Annual Conference, keynote Josh Linkner will speak on the entrepreneurial fire it takes to think and act like a startup (even if you’re not). 

Linker will demonstrate how leaders and organizations can embrace the creativity, grit and vision of a startup and then channel this approach to drive growth, innovation, efficiency and customer delight in their own firms. 

More and more, manufacturing and supply chain industry leaders are looking for ways to streamline operations and better manage resources such as energy. In this video, you'll learn how some are adopting sustainable business practices that reduce their environmental impact and ultimately improve their bottom lines. 

ProGMA has recently launched the second in a series of videos about the importance of protective guarding products in the material handling industry. To complement this effort, thought leaders representing ProGMA discuss the importance of protecting personnel, equipment and inventory in industrial facilities.

The U.S. textile industry is in the midst of a phoenix-like rise from the ashes. After 650 textile plants closed in the U.S. between 1997 and 2009, jobs and profits are coming back. The value of shipments for textiles and apparel in the U.S. in 2016 was $74.4 billion—up 11 percent since 2009. Exports were at $26 billion. Companies are investing, too, with capital expenditures topping $2 billion.

Customers are demanding quick deliveries, which has created a need for fast fulfillment and automated solutions. One solution for reducing fulfillment times is to localize more parts of your supply chain, including manufacturing. This video focuses on recent advances in technology like robotics and automation that are helping the U.S. see a return of major manufacturing centers and increased demand for a new set of specialized jobs. 

Join us for the August 24 webinar, Getting Results Without Authority, presented by Dale Carnegie and hosted by the MHI Young Professionals Network (MHI YPN).

Blockchain. It’s starting to be quite the buzzword. And it has a large potential impact on supply chain. The word is that it is coming—so we thought we’d help you be prepared.

MODEX was announced as a Trade Show Executive's Gold 100 exhibition. MODEX is part of the Largest Shows of 2016 list. MODEX 2018 will be held April 9-12 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. 

This October we’re very excited to host the MHI Annual Conference in Boca Raton, FL, at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. If you’ve never experienced Boca Raton or have only heard about it, here are five features that explain why the city is known to attract retirees and tourist from around the U.S.

The Lift Manufacturers Product Group (LIFT) has made an excerpt from the MH29.1 standard (ANSI MH29.1:2012-Industrial Scissor Lifts Safety Requirements) available for download on the MHI website.

The 2017 MHI Executive Summit will feature speakers that will focus on the trends and topics facing supply chain and material handling companies today and over the next 3 – 5 years. Topics featured at this exclusive, senior level, one-day event for manufacturing and supply chain executive leadership include industry disruptors, new ideas and technologies, and workforce solutions. 

The Expo Group recently named Tom Carbott, MHI Senior Vice President of Exhibitions, as the winner of the 2017 Show Manager of the Year Award (SMOTY). Tom was the winner in the Tier IV category for shows over 1,501 booths in size.