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Hawker Powersource, Inc.
   
Top Story
ProMat Returns to Chicago in March 2025
  
When the premier manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2025, ProMat, returns to Chicago on March 17 it will include over 1,100 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of nearly 200 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. 
Revolutionizing logistics automation at ProMat 2025!
Cimcorp®
Experience the future of logistics automation with Muratec USA & Cimcorp NA at ProMat 2025. Discover cutting-edge ASRS, warehouse automation & order fulfillment solutions designed to boost efficiency, maximize storage, and cut costs. With 100 years of combined expertise, Muratec USA & Cimcorp NA are redefining industry standards. See live demos, meet experts & explore innovations transforming supply chains. Visit booth S1231 to learn more!
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Technology and Innovation
Choosing the Right Battery for Motive Power Operations
Determining the right battery for your operation is an important decision for motive fleet managers. There are several factors at play like shift schedules, space utilization, power requirements, budget considerations and return on investment.
   
Pflow Industries, Inc.
      
FOX IV Technologies, Inc.
   
MHI Updates
Q4 MHI Solutions Covers Transparent, Data-Driven Supply Chains
  
Our latest MHI Solutions issue is now available online. This issue dives into how data integrity is driving innovation and shaping the future of transparent, data-driven supply chains. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find in this insightful issue:
—Unpacking Scope 3
—Monitoring Supply Chains From Space
—Quality Data and Strategic Approach Ensures AI Implementation Success
—Transforming Supply Chains With Unified Data
—Building the Business Case for Automation
MHI Offers Support for Storm Victims
  
The impact of Hurricane Helene and the coming impact of Hurricane Milton are incredibly saddening. The road to recovery will be long and arduous. The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is actively responding to these needs as it has for over 19 years. To help support the relief efforts, the MHI Board of Governors has approved a resolution to provide a $200,000 donation to ALAN.
Tell Us How Tech and Innovation is Impacting your Supply Chain
MHI, in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting LLP, just launched the twelfth MHI Annual Industry Report Survey—the report from this survey will be available in March at ProMat 2025. Make sure your voice is part of this important industry report by taking the survey.
MHI’s ProMat Recognized as the "Overall Show with the Greatest Ascent"
MHI’s ProMat, a premier manufacturing and supply chain exhibition, has been honored with a prestigious Gold 100 Grand Award by Trade Show Executive (TSE). At an awards ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, in September 2024, TSE recognized ProMat as the “Overall Show with the Greatest Ascent,” acknowledging the event's remarkable growth and success.
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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 Announces New Team Memberships
  
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, has announced the launch of new team membership options for warehousing and distribution center professionals. In addition to the benefits of WERC individual membership, the new team memberships provide extra value by including the six-course Distribution Logistics Education Program and WERC’s DC Measures Report and Online Benchmarking Tool.
WERC Introduces Fifth Distribution Logistics Education Program
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) has just launched the fifth course in its comprehensive Distribution Logistics Education Program. This new offering, titled Performance & Metrics, is tailored for logistics professionals focused on performance management and strategic decision-making in distribution facilities. The sixth and final course in this program will be released later this fall.
   
InCord
      
Royal Basket Trucks, LLC
   
Sustainability
MHI & WERC Sponsor Report on Energy Transition in the Supply Chain
MHI and the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) are pleased to sponsor recent research by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals aimed at addressing the urgent challenges of supply chain electrification. Titled, “The Supply Chain Risks of the Energy Transition: A Blueprint for US Action,” this report empowers industry leaders with tools to adapt to the changing energy paradigm and future-proof their operations.
PFAS Reporting Rules under TSCA: Impact on Supply Chain
Big changes are coming for manufacturers and importers with the EPA’s latest rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which aims to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This rule requires companies that manufactured or imported PFAS or PFAS-containing products between 2011 and 2022 to submit comprehensive reports by January 11, 2026. 
Sustainability and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Could a change of presidential control kill sustainability initiatives? It is highly unlikely. Despite the election outcome, sustainability preferences for many economic stakeholders are poised to remain popular. However, the upcoming U.S. presidential election will be critical for the near-term future of sustainability because the executive branch of government can influence the speed at which policies are adopted, enforced, supported and funded.
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Tension Corporation®
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Supply Chain Trends
Transforming Cold Storage Warehousing: Tackling Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities to Automate for Growth
With consumer preferences for fresh and frozen products rising, the need for cold storage warehousing has become increasingly essential. 
   
NORD Gear Corporation
   
Workforce
Preparing the Supply Chain for "The Next Great Resignation"
The Fed’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.5% brings some welcome news to the supply chain. In an interview with BNN Bloomberg, Economist Jason Schenker said the cuts are supportive of both US and global manufacturing, as well as US GDP and jobs. However, with a potential “Next Great Resignation” brewing, will the supply chain be able to fill increased job openings?
Don’t Let your Warehouse Become a House of Cards: Ensure Rack Safety
Maintaining a safe warehouse environment isn’t just about keeping operations smooth—it’s about protecting your people and assets. That’s where rack safety comes in.
Review these Six Areas to Ensure Your Facility Complies with OSHA Fall Protection Regulations
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program to prevent falls was put into place last year. If you haven’t done a facility safety audit recently, it may be time to do so to ensure the facility meets OSHA fall protection regulations.