 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.
Visit http://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/index.php/2017/06/09/supply-chain-transformers-how-robotics-and-automation-are-changing-the-game/ to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/manufacturers-prepare-potential-supply-chain-disruption-trade-policy-flux/ to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.mmh.com/article/lift_truck_operators_drivers_of_change to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit https://maritime-executive.com/article/wave-energy-concept-ready-for-ship-propulsion to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.industryweek.com/demographics/three-trends-manufacturing-ceos-must-know-about to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.globaltrademag.com/global-logistics/expansion-wearable-devices-industrial-sectors to view the full article online. |
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The Wall Street Journal—Companies are racing to develop ‘collaborative’ robots, which are relatively cheap and can boost employees’ productivity.
Visit https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-robot-can-be-a-warehouse-workers-best-friend-1501752600 to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.supplychaindive.com/news/5-supply-chain-risk-spotlight/448580/ to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.scdigest.com/experts/Holste_17-08-02.php?cid=12807 to view the full article online. |
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Visit http://videos.mhi.org/aero-robotics-and-cycle-counts-deeper-dive to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/entrepreneur-think-act-like-startup-josh-linkner/ to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.supplychaindive.com/news/usdot-announces-79m-round-of-infra-project-awards/448865/ to view the full article online. |
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Modern Materials Handling— Small manufacturer decreases reliance on suppliers by using affordable automation to bring parts production in-house.
Visit http://www.mmh.com/article/collaborative_robots_improve_production_costs_product_quality to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/03/toyota-and-mazda-plan-to-build-1-point-6-billion-us-plant-in-joint-venture-sources.html to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/mhi-newswire/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=455241&issueID=51331 to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=4040&doc_id=282895& to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.supplychainquarterly.com/articles/20170803-supply-chain-excellence-its-tough-to-make-it-to-the-topand-stay-there/ to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=3219&doc_id=282894& to view the full article online. |
