MHI has announced the dates for ProMat 2015. ProMat 2015 will be held March 23-26, 2015 at Chicago's McCormick Place South.

 

The Board of Directors of the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI) recently announced the 2013-2014 Howard Bernstein Industrial Distribution Scholarship Winners.

 

Each year, MHI member DC Velocity recognizes leaders in the supply chain field as "Rainmakers."The Rainmakers of 2013 represent different facets of the profession—from practitioners to academics to suppliers of goods and services. But they're united by a common goal of advancing the logistics and supply chain management profession.

 

This is the first of a three-part blog regarding competitive leadership in distribution center (DC) "order drop to out the door" cycle time performance. This first installment discusses the threats and opportunities of rapidly changing technologies and heightened customer expectations.

 

When organizations are aligned, they are faster and more efficient. As a result, the organization can achieve higher levels of results and better withstand the pressures of demand and supply volatility.

 

When I began my career in business development a number of years ago, I wondered, "What will it take for me to successfully engage senior-level supply chain executives in meaningful conversation, or for that matter, have them return my call or reply to one of my emails?" I started doing some research and came across a well-known sales strategist who provided insight that simply made sense to me.