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How a New Technology Can Disrupt the Global Supply Chain

Knowledge@Wharton—A team from MIT, Wharton and Boston College created a new blockchain-based system that has the potential to disrupt the global supply chain. Called ‘b_verify,’ the system is designed to help small and medium-size enterprises get financing from lenders at potentially better terms while mitigating warehouse deposit fraud. The system brings greater transparency to a key part of the supply chain.

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MHI Updates

MHI Video — Embracing Creativity with Startup Thinking

As part of MHI view's ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on Embracing Creativity with Startup Thinking.

In today's business environment, small startup companies are succeeding by finding creative solutions to difficult situations. Larger organizations can use the same innovative principals to stay ahead of the rapidly changing industry.

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MHI Survey, Drawing for Apple Watch Wraps Up Nov. 30

MHI, in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting LLP, is conducting a survey about the future of supply chains, but there is limited time left to participate! The objective of this survey is to develop leading insights on the impact of emerging innovation in supply chains and what companies can do to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace. As an added incentive, indicate in question 1A whether you are interested in being enrolled in a lucky draw to win an Apple Watch Series 4. We appreciate your time and input!

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MHI Blog—It’s that time of year again to start your holiday shopping! Don’t forget to join iGive.com, and a portion of the money you spend online will be donated to the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI). It’s free to join and now they are offering a $3.00 donation for every new member to join iGive.com.

Technology and Innovation

Grocery Chain to Build Its First Automated Fulfillment Center

NACS—The first site for a Kroger automated fulfillment center that will streamline the grocery shopping experience will be Cincinnati. Known as a “shed,” the facility will be fueled by Ocado technology, create more than 400 new jobs and cost $55 million to build—featuring robotic and digital capabilities for food storage and retrieval.

Supply Chain Dive—We have been watching autonomous vehicles emerge in warehouses, factory design plans and highways over the past few years. The news seems to point to a self-driving world just on the horizon. But is it really, and does that eventuality make sense?

EBN—Today’s supply chains are facing a continuous challenge to minimize disruptions and ensure that goods are delivered to customers on time. However, there is one form of disruption that supply chain leaders cannot predict and can potentially strike anywhere in the world: natural disasters.

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Supply Chain Trends

12 Ways to Increase Supply Chain Velocity

Inbound Logistics—Thanks to the Amazon effect, consumers expect the world—and they want it fast. Here's advice on how to speed things up—from the way you design your footprint to how you execute the final mile.

SupplyChainBrain—The e-commerce boom coupled with record-setting demand for express delivery have forced retailers to meet the unprecedented challenge of extending their supply chains locally, into the towns and communities where customers live.

Manufacturing

Talent Shortage to Hit Manufacturing Hard

CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly—As many as 2.4 million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled over the next 10 years due to widening skills gap, study shows.

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

Rule Eliminating Exemptions for Diabetic Drivers Takes Effect

Transport Topics—After years in limbo, a final rule became effective in November allowing medical examiners — in consultation with a truck driver’s treating clinician — to decide whether an insulin-treated diabetic driver is qualified to get behind the wheel.

Driver Pay to Increase in 2019

Supply & Demand Chain Executive—Companies are expecting to continue increasing driver pay and rates into 2019 unless GDP growth stalls or declines.

Workforce

English-Only Workplace Rules May Be Too Big a Risk

Material Handling & Logistics—Increasing regulatory scrutiny and a more diverse workforce require greater tolerance by employers.

2018 Holiday Hiring Roundup

MHI Blog—Major companies are starting to announce their holiday/seasonal hiring, so we thought we’d give you the rundown all in one place.

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.

Global Trade

Worried About Trade Wars’ Impact on Your Supply Chain? Here Are Three Ways to Manage Risks

Global Trade Mag—Today’s supply chains have growing complexities with an international network of suppliers and service markets, and trade wars can have a major impact. However, digital technologies – such as data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) – provide companies with the resources and insights to manage risk and anticipate events.

SupplyChain247—To comply with federal mandates, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must be able to track, trace and report on the movement of prescription drugs and medical devices, throughout the supply chain.