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Hawker Powersource, Inc.
   
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The Warehousing Education & Research Council (WERC) recently published the 2023 DC Measures Annual Survey and Report and updated the findings in the Online Benchmarking Tool that helps companies measure and improve the operational performance or warehouses and distribution centers. Used from year to year and based on responses from a diverse network of warehousing, logistics, and distribution professionals, the metrics provide a strong base and consistent approach to reporting performance.
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Cimcorp®
Discover how to save costs and time by retrofitting existing facilities with automation. Evade the expensive, lengthy, and resource-intensive process of constructing new buildings while making a meaningful impact on your sustainability efforts and strengthening your current distribution center network for future growth. Cimcorp is your strategic partner for end to end automation. Ensure dedicated time with our team by booking a meeting with us at MODEX 2024!
 
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Buying an R-Mark Certified racking solution brings increased confidence in system safety. This is because only industrial steel storage rack and decking manufacturers who pass a stringent review process receive an R-Mark certification. The review, conducted by an independent, professional rack engineer, confirms that the manufacturer has the ability to design design and build rack systems that meet the high standards of the Rack Manufacturers Institute.
Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council (EASE), an MHI Industry Group is pleased to announce the recent alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to share information on occupational safety standards, and on addressing ergonomic safety and health concerns, as well as the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
   
Pflow Industries, Inc.
      
FOX IV Technologies, Inc.
   
Technology and Innovation
  
With 50,924 registered attendees and more than 1,000 exhibitors, ProMat 2023 was a bustling event for the supply chain. If you weren’t able to visit as many exhibitors as you wanted, we are making it easy for you to go back in time with ProMat Digital Entry. It’s also a great option if you were unable to attend the show this year. ProMat Digital Entry enables you to interact with some of the show’s best content. 
When it comes to hosting your Warehouse Management System (WMS), you have two main options: cloud hosting and on-premises hosting. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to consider them before making a decision.
Faster, Safer, Easier Material Handling
TAWI ®
From moving boxes and bags to container unloading, TAWI offers smart solutions for material handling. Whether you manage a distribution center or a mid-stream manufacturing process; material handling challenges exist everywhere. Commonly these include concerns of ergonomics, efficiency, and employee enablement. TAWI’s innovative vacuum lifting technologies remove the need for strength, allowing anyone to handle product, faster, safer, and easier from inbound freight to outbound order picking.
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Ecommerce leaders don’t have to be the only ones optimizing their warehouse performance. There are plenty of options you can implement to efficiently streamline your facility without breaking the bank. Here’s 5 actionable ways you can optimize your warehouse for efficiency. 
From the moment a shipment arrives in the receiving dock, it is imperative that the contents are identified and its location is followed throughout the warehouse process. Knowing what product you have and where it is at a moment’s notice is an assured way to maximize warehouse efficiency and management. Here is where license plating comes in handy. This method of optimizing information allows you to track and access critical data with the simple scan of a barcode.
Education & Professional Development
  
The march toward automation and sustainability is altering job descriptions for those in the warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment industry. As episode 4 of MHI’s Jobs of Tomorrow docuseries shows, the introduction of robotics has resulted in many positive changes. For example, robots have assumed some of the dangerous and repetitive tasks previously assigned to humans. However, if you work in the warehousing and logistics industry, automation could trigger some anxiety about your future jobs prospects. The Warehousing Education, and Research Council (WERC) is well positioned to help you thrive in this dynamic industry.
As part of MHI’s mission, we are working to develop new tools to increase awareness and to provide education about the supply chain and material handling industries. To that end, the MHI has developed the “Jobs of Tomorrow” docuseries comprised of 12 22-minute episodes featuring interviews from industry leaders, as well as from academics, educators, current college students and others working in the field.
If you lead a company or department, it’s easy to get bogged down with daily task management.  However, your legacy ultimately rests upon your company’s future performance. In a new MHI Business Intelligence Webinar on June 20, “Leadership Legacy: Coaching the Next Generation,” Dr. Sam Potolicchio helps you develop a mindset for the future.
   
InCord
      
Signode Industrial Group LLC
   
Sustainability
  
The call for sustainability in business has been growing in recent years. If your company hasn’t yet been called on to share sustainability metrics, it likely will be soon. In fact, sustainability is poised to become a key part of almost every business. Sustainability is a high-value initiative, but it requires effort.
Introducing fit PACK 500 Right-sized Packaging System
Tension Corporation®
With capabilities to adjust package length, width and height, the fitPACK 500 can create a package according to product dimensions, yielding smaller, right-sized packages that lead to lower shipping costs. Click to learn more on why fitPACK 500 is the perfect fit for your order fulfillment operations.
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Manufacturing
Overhead cranes are essential equipment for many industries, including manufacturing and logistics. But in order for cranes to lift and move heavy loads within a facility, they need power. There are three primary crane electrification options: conductor bars, festoon systems, and cable reels. Each offers both advantages and disadvantages, making them ideally suited for different types of overhead cranes and applications.
Supply Chain Trends
  
The 2023 MHI Annual Industry Report, “The Responsible Supply Chain: Transparency, Sustainability, and the Case for Business,” highlights the importance of building resilient and responsible supply chains. Coauthored by MHI and Deloitte, the findings of this report are based on a survey of more than 2,000 supply chain professionals. Here are three major trends that the report forecasts will characterize 2023.
If you are a commuter, runner, walker, or master level multitasker, you probably are always hunting for a new podcast. Have you tuned into MHIcast yet? It’s a great way to stay informed about current supply chain trends and get personal career development tips.
With digital technologies rapidly entering the supply chain arena, it can be difficult to keep up with the transformation. To help you better understand the technical newcomers, we offer MHIview. This channel hosts videos that give a quick and informative summary of how technical solutions are being implemented into the supply chain.
   
Generix Group
      
NORD Gear Corporation
   
Workforce
  
From National Donut Day to National Two Different Colored Shoes Day (yes, there really is a day dedicated to this), one can lose track of all of the special days. However, with its strong emphasis on worker safety, National Forklift Safety Day is one the supply chain industry should not forget.
To lower the risk and severity of musculoskeletal injuries associated with manual handling tasks, there are a variety of interventions and improvements that can occur. Multiple benefits can be gained, including a reduction in injuries and associated worker’s compensation costs, as well as a boost in productivity. But before implementing changes, it is important to utilize ergonomic evaluation tools, such as improvement assessment checklists, to ensure the highest likelihood of success.