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Hawker Powersource, Inc.
   
Top Story
  
As warehouse technology becomes more complicated, it’s imperative to build a network to help you solve warehouse challenges. To shed more light on this topic, the MHI Solutions Community is holding a Supply Chain Tech Talk on September 11 to discuss how you can connect with top providers and discover customized innovations.
Driving the future of tire manufacturing efficiency!
Cimcorp®
The future of tire manufacturing lies in automation and data-driven systems that ensure seamless production and quality. Integrated software offers real-time visibility into KPIs, inventory, and equipment wear, allowing quick adjustments and proactive maintenance. With streamlined workflows and advanced analytics, tire plants can minimize errors, enhance quality, and scale operations effectively, driving long-term success in a competitive industry.
 
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MHI Updates
  
WERC recently launched new Team Membership Plans with training and benchmarking tools to help logistics teams work together to improve operational performance. 
 
Team membership plans include access to all six courses of the Distribution Logistics Education Program and the DC Measures report and online benchmarking tool. 
   
Pflow Industries, Inc.
      
FOX IV Technologies, Inc.
   
Technology and Innovation
  
In this September 24 webinar, Markus Waibel and Thomas Stearman will discuss the pain points UPS experienced that inspired them to find a solution for inventory tracking. 
Selecting the right warehouse software for your distribution operation involves understanding the distinct, complementary, and critical functions of each for efficient facility operations. 
For seamless interaction between picking equipment and robotic systems, custom solutions can be tailored to meet specific requirements for robotic integration, whether you are implementing robotic sorting systems, AGVs, or other automated solutions. This customization ensures optimized performance and efficiency throughout your warehouse operations.
Streamline Your Document Insertion!
Baumfolder Corporation®
Baumfolder Document Insertion Systems increase accuracy, efficiency, throughput, while reducing labor cost and downtime.  Variable features include Print - Gather - Fold - Verification and Insert.   Baumfolder listens to your needs and provides customers with a solution that fits your needs. 

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Education & Professional Development
  
WERC is calling on industry thought leaders and innovators to share their insights on leading tech and trends shaping the future of warehousing and distribution center operations at WERC 2025. The event will take place in New Orleans from June 8-11, 2025. The call for sessions deadline is September 30. 
  
WERC recently released the fifth course in its Distribution Logistics Education Program. The Performance & Metrics course is designed for logistics professionals responsible for performance management and strategic decision making within a warehouse or distribution center facility.
   
InCord
      
Royal Basket Trucks, LLC
   
Sustainability
  
Whether you’re looking to improve sustainability metrics or adopt cutting-edge technologies, recent MHIcast episodes shed some light on important future trends. In these MHIcast episodes, experts discuss the path to cleaner data in ESG reporting, the strategic adoption of AI in supply chains, and the transformative power of AI and automation. Take a listen to gain actionable guidance to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Introducing fitPACK 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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Leadership
Join WERC leaders Arch Thomason and Will Sparks for this podcast as they delve into the unique value of WERC membership for warehousing and distribution center professionals, including the new team membership offerings and the added value they offer including the new Distribution Logistics Education Program.
Supply Chain Trends
  
MODEX 2026 will be held April 13-16, 2026 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. MODEX is the largest international supply chain trade show, bringing together the industry’s leading solution providers who will demonstrate their equipment, technology, systems and services for manufacturing, supply chain and transportation operations. 
In today’s food supply chain, ensuring the safety of what ends up on our plates has never been more critical. It is not just about quality but also transparency about where food comes from and how it’s handled. Enter FSMA, a new regulation aimed at transforming food safety. 
When designing a warehouse, the challenge is not just building the space for what’s needed today. It’s also creating a flexible and adaptable structure to accommodate the requirements at any point in the lifespan of the building.
Ensuring the security of your warehouses and distribution centers is of paramount importance. Selecting the right security integrator can significantly impact your ability to protect both employees and inventory.
   
Agilox
      
NORD Gear Corporation