![](https://www.naylornetwork.com/mhi-industryNews/thumbnails/Screen_Shot_2017-08-07_at_4.10.05_PM.png) The emergence of disruptive technologies and the potential for more rapid deployment of existing, proven technologies all hold the potential to change development models and create new markets and business opportunities for entrepreneurs and those who finance them. At the 2017 MHI Annual Conference, keynote David Roberts will speak on this important topic. The presentation will include technological advancements of autonomous vehicles such as drones, trucks and cars and help define new opportunities for supply chains.
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![](https://www.naylornetwork.com/mhi-industryNews/thumbnails/Screen_Shot_2017-08-07_at_4.04.40_PM.png) At the 2017 MHI Annual Conference, keynote Josh Linkner will speak on the entrepreneurial fire it takes to think and act like a startup (even if you’re not). Linker will demonstrate how leaders and organizations can embrace the creativity, grit and vision of a startup and then channel this approach to drive growth, innovation, efficiency and customer delight in their own firms.
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More and more, manufacturing and supply chain industry leaders are looking for ways to streamline operations and better manage resources such as energy. In this video, you'll learn how some are adopting sustainable business practices that reduce their environmental impact and ultimately improve their bottom lines.
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The U.S. textile industry is in the midst of a phoenix-like rise from the ashes. After 650 textile plants closed in the U.S. between 1997 and 2009, jobs and profits are coming back. The value of shipments for textiles and apparel in the U.S. in 2016 was $74.4 billion—up 11 percent since 2009. Exports were at $26 billion. Companies are investing, too, with capital expenditures topping $2 billion.
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Customers are demanding quick deliveries, which has created a need for fast fulfillment and automated solutions. One solution for reducing fulfillment times is to localize more parts of your supply chain, including manufacturing. This video focuses on recent advances in technology like robotics and automation that are helping the U.S. see a return of major manufacturing centers and increased demand for a new set of specialized jobs.
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MODEX was announced as a Trade Show Executive's Gold 100 exhibition. MODEX is part of the Largest Shows of 2016 list. MODEX 2018 will be held April 9-12 in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center.
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This October we’re very excited to host the MHI Annual Conference in Boca Raton, FL, at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. If you’ve never experienced Boca Raton or have only heard about it, here are five features that explain why the city is known to attract retirees and tourist from around the U.S.
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The 2017 MHI Executive Summit will feature speakers that will focus on the trends and topics facing supply chain and material handling companies today and over the next 3 – 5 years. Topics featured at this exclusive, senior level, one-day event for manufacturing and supply chain executive leadership include industry disruptors, new ideas and technologies, and workforce solutions.
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The Expo Group recently named Tom Carbott, MHI Senior Vice President of Exhibitions, as the winner of the 2017 Show Manager of the Year Award (SMOTY). Tom was the winner in the Tier IV category for shows over 1,501 booths in size.
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