In supply chain, perhaps no question is asked more often than "where’s my stuff?" To answer that question, real-time location systems use technology and data integration to allow the supply chain to achieve visibility and transparency, especially in the last mile.

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Companies desiring greater visibility now have another option—by using IoT sensors that communicate with low earth orbit satellites, they can gain new insights into where their products are and the conditions under which they are traveling.

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After years in development, autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles continue to tantalize with their potential to keep supply chains moving in the distribution yard and on the highway. That alluring promise appears closer than ever to being fulfilled, but how humans will figure into the equation remains to be seen.

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Dark stores serve as small warehouses or distribution centers, using automated material-handling equipment and a small staff to process high volumes of orders. But are they here to stay?  That’s a question grocery chains and other online retailers will grapple with over the next few years as they continue to adapt to changing consumer preferences.

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There’s widespread agreement that transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy by 2050 can’t be achieved unless companies get serious about reducing greenhouse gases generated throughout their value chain, yet the challenges of measuring Scope 3 emissions have left many enterprises struggling out of the gate. New tools and supplier engagement strategies promise to simplify this complex task.

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End-to-end supply chain visibility increasingly is seen as the means to achieving critical business goals, from boosting operational efficiency and the bottom line to meeting sustainability targets and building the resilience needed to weather future disruptions. Collaboration with supply chain partners and ‘data democracy’ are key prerequisites.

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Omnichannel services, such as click-and-collect, buy-online, pickup-in-store and home delivery are demanded at higher rates than before the COVID-19 pandemic, and their popularity is expected to continue to rise. The current challenges retailers are facing to economically provide omnichannel services are a business opportunity for the material handling industry to introduce new and innovative solutions.

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The pharmaceutical supply chain saw itself thrust into the spotlight during the pandemic. As a result, there is now a growing appreciation for its importance. This supply chain area is marked by its complexity and the extreme care that its products require throughout storage and distribution.

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Is the lack of a clear business case preventing your operation from implementing automation?

MHI Solutions assembled the following guide to help supply chain leaders outline and define a business case for automation in their operations, which includes nine critical components, to build a compelling justification.

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Pandemic-era bottlenecks, soaring geopolitical tensions and other factors have ushered in a new era of globalization as manufacturers bring production closer to where their products will be consumed and create lower-cost, more resilient supply chains. South of the U.S. border, Mexico’s nearshoring boom presents a treasure trove of opportunities as demand for material handling and logistics solutions grows.

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