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Making The Business Case for NextGen Supply Chain Investments

MHISolutionsmag.com - It’s generally understood that the digital, "NextGen" supply chain will be the predominant way of operating in coming years. Still up for debate, however, is when that expectation will finally become reality.

Facility Safety Gate Selection

While most safety gate models are designed and built for specific applications, certain models lend themselves to a specific type of facility. For example, Open Top safety gates are rarely found in distribution centers, but they are popular in production facilities. We took a look at four types of industrial facilities and put together a guide to help you choose the best fall protection system for each one.

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Technology and Innovation

Conveyors & Sortation Technologies Move Further Down the Line

Modern Materials Handling—Innovation in the design, functionality and maintenance of conveyors and sortation systems is changing the fundamentals of distribution to meet unprecedented demands.

Logistics Management—Drones are finding their niche in the supply chain, says Matt Yearling. It just might not be where you expected to find them.

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Supply Chain Trends

FULFILLMENT UPDATE: Safety, Workforce Concerns Drive Further Testing with Autonomous Vehicles

MHISolutionsmag.com—As the automobile industry ramps up testing of self-driving vehicles at facilities like University of Michigan’s Mcity and the American Center for Mobility, next generation autonomous vehicles are already being deployed across the retail fulfillment chain—and one day, up to consumers’ doors. They are not being embraced without going through "boot camps," though, at all different kinds of material handling and supply chain companies.

Manufacturing

Robots in Manufacturing: Advice, Predictions from Panelists

Modern Machine Shop—Not only is there a growing need for robots and automation in manufacturing, but there is also a growing desire from companies to make it happen.

U.S. Manufacturers Are Not Reshoring

Material Handling & Logistics—This is a sharp reversal of the glimmers of hope seen in 2016 in regard to manufacturers moving operations back stateside, the group says.

Leadership

It’s Time We Talked About Real Supply Chain Visibility

EBN—Supply chain professionals should be on a quest to evolve their processes and technology stack to achieve each successive level of visibility, as each level of achievement represents a dramatic unlocking of value to their organization.

Digital Transformation is more than just another buzz term, it’s a critical movement that companies must embrace to survive. But all too often companies become paralyzed under the weight of determining where to start their transformation journey. Here’s our suggestion. Start with SALES.

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Transportation

The Maritime Industry's Digital Future

CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly—Companies involved in ocean freight will need to embrace emerging technologies such as big data analytics, blockchain, and automated operations in order to stay afloat, says ABI Research.

Material Handling & Logistics—The exemption was based on the premise that "small-business truckers that have already proven their ability to operate safely should not be subject to purchasing costly, unproven and uncertified devices," said the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

Education & Professional Development

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Workforce

Parcel, Trucking Companies Boosted Hiring in June

The Wall Street Journal—Growing payrolls in logistics sector come as truckers, warehouse operators are stepping up recruiting efforts in a tight labor market.

Global Trade

China Vows to Hit Back Over U.S. Proposal for Fresh Tariffs

Reuters—China accused the United States of bullying and warned it would hit back after the Trump administration raised the stakes in their trade dispute, threatening 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods in a move that rattled global markets.

Logistics Management—Earlier this month, The National Retail Federation told its members that with tariffs against China taking effect, American consumers are "one step closer to feeling the full effects" of a trade war.