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Combining Multiple Equipment Types for Improved Ergonomics

MHISolutionsmag.com—In the current tight labor market, facilities are seeking ways to streamline manual material handling (MMH) to increase productivity, reduce turnover and decrease injuries by adding equipment designed to improve ergonomics. To select the right equipment, it is necessary to view tasks holistically, examining the full series of movements needed to get the job done. That means it might take more than one piece of equipment to achieve the greatest ergonomic benefit. Photo: BOSTONtec

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MHI Video — MHI Industry Groups - Advancing the Supply Chain Industry

As part of MHI view's ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on MHI Industry Groups - Advancing the Supply Chain Industry.

MHI’s 16 Industry Groups are collectives comprised of leading manufacturers in material handling and logistics - and they are dedicated to operational safety, efficiency, and innovation. They are your go-to resource to power up your supply chain by finding solutions from the leading providers.

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Technology and Innovation

Keys to Achieving Data-Driven Visibility

SupplyChainBrain—Experts weigh in on how companies can make better data-driven decisions in their supply chains, in response to increasing customer demands driven by e-commerce and the omnichannel.

The 4 Weakest Links in a Blockchain

Material Handling & Logistics—Though there are some benefits to using blockchain, supply chain professionals should remain skeptical surrounding the short-term potential.

ThomasNet—Custom factory equipment manufacturing is a notoriously complex and time-consuming process. Incorporating a cloud-based design-and-build manufacturing platform, however, equip users with the tools needed to design, order, and assemble custom industrial machines and equipment on demand over a web browser -- bridging hardware and software to allow for a single, streamlined workflow.

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Supply Chain Trends

Ongoing Trend of Declining U.S. Industrial Real Estate Availability Remains Intact, Says CBRE

Modern Materials Handling— In its “U.S. Industrial Availability Index,” CBRE reported that the fourth quarter availability rate for U.S. industrial real estate fell by eight basis points to 7.0, which marks its lowest point going back to 2000, adding that it represents the 34th consecutive quarter of declining availability, which is the longest stretch of its kind going back to 1988, when CBRE initially started tracking this data.

EBN—The marketing landscape has changed and requires a different approach if it is going to help your company achieve its goals. Digital marketing is now a necessity in this new template, so understanding how to best strategize in this arena is a must.

Manufacturing

Warehouse Space Reaches All-Time Low

Supply & Demand Chain Executive—Available warehouse space is at the lowest level it has been since 2000 and is expected to remain tight as e-commerce spending continues to grow.

EBN—In the supply chain, continuous improvement takes place year-round – especially in manufacturing. But, making a few New Year’s resolutions never hurts. If you are a manufacturer and still looking to add some resolutions to your list, here are a few ideas to consider.

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

Robotic Vehicles, Loading Zone Updates Seen as Tools for Final-Mile Delivery

Transport Topics—More freight is moving and e-commerce is booming, but there is a finite amount of urban space for road use and parking for delivery vehicles. It’s a problem known as the final mile, and it’s especially profound in cities. But technology may be the solution yet again, in the form of autonomous delivery devices much smaller than Class 8 trucks.

Workforce

Optimizing Your Warehouse Space—and People—For Peak Performance

Global Trade Mag— Present day consumer expectations have become ever more demanding as the overall warehouse real estate market has grown. And, high-tech gadgets and sophisticated tools are not going to solve all of the challenges. True operational efficiency also has to incorporate an excellent team on the ground floor.

Global Trade

Businesses Cry Out for Brexit Clarity, Warn of No-Deal Chaos

Reuters—A Brexit agreement that would have secured tariff-free trade and safeguarded just-in-time cross-border supply chains was rejected by lawmakers on Tuesday, leaving Britain at risk of leaving the bloc on March 29 without a framework. On Wednesday, business leaders warned of catastrophic job losses and chaos at ports if the country does not agree a European Union withdrawal, turning up the heat on politicians to deliver clarity.

Material Handling & Logistics—GlaxoSmithKline, Teva, Takeda create the Responsible Health Initiative to improve visibility in global health supply chain.

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.