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The members of MHI’s Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems industry group, or ASRS, can help warehouses and distribution centers become more efficient, improve safety and better manage their workforces.
   The need to adapt and strengthen business defenses against cyber threats is critical and our industry sits at the crosshairs due to our centrality to national and global supply chain infrastructure. MHI is hosting a Cybersecurity Workshop to delve into the evolving landscape of cyber risks and discuss strategies for building resilience.
Technology and Innovation
Warehouse and distribution center workers have co-existed with robotic arms and autonomous vehicles for decades, but the rising crop of AI-powered automation is game-changing. As we careen into the AI revolution, warehouse workers will once again be among the first to witness technological disruption.
As more OEMs gravitate toward automated robotic technologies and contemplate charging strategies, staying informed on the latest charging trends is vital.
Education & Professional Development
Sustainability
Rubber meets the road with this statistic: Electric vehicles (EVs) will account for 29.5% of new car sales by 2030, according to EVAdoption.com. In the fast-paced world of EVs and cutting-edge battery technology, packaging plays a pivotal role in ensuring not only safety and efficiency but also sustainability.
Supply Chain Trends
Although AI, automation and similar technology have become better and better at handling repetitive tasks, such as picking goods in warehouses or generating monthly reports, there will continue to be many activities that require the critical and creative thinking skills that only a human can contribute.
The growth of e-commerce during the pandemic continues to have a transformative impact on the consumer goods sector. Not only do more consumers buy goods online now—both from retailers and directly from manufacturers—but the consumer goods category is central to the shift in consumer demand that emphasizes rapid deliveries of orders, putting sharp pressure on the supply chain.
Workforce
Inspections for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations began on October 13, 2023. Announced this past summer as directive number CPL 03-00-026, the goal is to reduce and eliminate hazards in warehousing and distribution centers, mail/postal processing and distribution centers and parcel delivery/courier services.
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