MHI Solutiions—Automation and robotics have come of age; they’ve reached the tipping point from being solutions for only the top rank of companies to solutions for firms of any size. One driving factor is the increasing sophistication of today’s robotic devices; instead of performing relatively simple, programmed tasks, they are able to assess variables, make decisions and choose the best course of action—such as changing their routing to avoid obstacles.

MHI Blog—The current climate of trade policy uncertainty is making it more important than ever for manufacturers to understand and plan for potential supply chain disruption according to a new report from PwC.

Modern Materials Handling—For all the advances in lift truck technology and fleet management, operators will always be the heart and soul of a fleet. As manufacturers and equipment purchasers place more value on that piece, the role of the operator extends from design to daily use.

Maritime Executive—Wave energy technology is ready to be combined with solar and wind power to create zero emission ships, says José Luis Gutiérrez-García, CEO, ZShips International CCC.

Industry Week—While trends from IoT to the rise of robotics are constantly analyzed in industry, here are three trending developments that are rarely discussed but will have an enormous effect on U.S. manufacturers.

Global Trade—Devices like caps, portable eyeglasses and wrist-worn devices, which are embedded with advanced sensors, voice-recognition technology, visual aids, and touch-assistive provisions, ensure user safety and offer easy access to data.

The Wall Street Journal—Companies are racing to develop ‘collaborative’ robots, which are relatively cheap and can boost employees’ productivity.

SupplyChainDive—Today's risks are so diverse, it can be tough to prioritize. In this spotlight series, Supply Chain Dive identified five types of supply chain risk, and some practical tips for mitigating them.

Supply Chain Digest—Enjoying all the benefits automation has to offer requires being ready to respond and adapt to business changes that may impact on system operations. The key to having a successful automation project includes detail analysis and thoughtful planning.

As part of MHI view's ongoing video program, this episode focuses on Aero-Robotics and Cycle Counts.

In this episode of MHI View, we cover some of the technological challenges and solutions related to deploying indoor drones for inventory management.

MHI Blog—At the2017 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). Linkner is a NY Times Bestselling Author, 4-time tech entrepreneur, and hyper-growth CEO Chairman at Fuel Leadership, LLC.

SupplyChainDive—The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed spending almost $79 million for 10 small freight and highway projects under the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program, according to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Journal.

Modern Materials Handling— Small manufacturer decreases reliance on suppliers by using affordable automation to bring parts production in-house.

CNBC—Toyota and Mazda announced plans to build a $1.6 billion U.S assembly plant in a new joint venture. The location has not yet been picked, but it will have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually while employing 4,000 workers. The companies hope to open the plant in 2021.

MHI’s new Career Forum enables manufacturing and supply chain professionals to view current job postings of MHI member companies. Go to http://www.mhi.org/careers to find the perfect opportunity for you.

EBN —The Internet of Things (IoT) enables physical and virtual objects to connect with each other via cloud technology and exchange data and information. These new and improved technologies and the increasing need for improved lifestyle are two crucial factors driving the IoT chip market.

CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly—Research for Supply Chain Insights' 2017 Supply Chains to Admire list shows that very few companies outperform their peers—and those that do often struggle to maintain their leadership positions.

EBN—For electronics OEMs hoping to leverage the supply chain as a strategic advantage, a study of the use of renewable energy may be the next place to innovate.

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