MHI Newswire

Material Handling Industry

MHISolutionsmag.com—The Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry (MHI), will host a one-day overhead crane safety-themed conference at next year’s MODEX show, which takes place 9-12 April 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

Visit https://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/index.php/2017/12/11/modex-welcomes-inaugural-overhead-crane-safety-conference/ to view the full article online.

 
MHI Blog— Mike Rowe is a TV host, writer, narrator, producer, actor and spokesman probably best known for his role on Dirty Jobs, a hit TV show on the Discovery Channel. He will be a Keynote speaker at MODEX 2018 on April 11.

Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/meet-mike-rowe-keynote-at-modex-2018/ to view the full article online.

 
Western Pacific Storage Solutions, Inc.
Vidir Inc.
MHI Blog—A pallet rack column that is leaning (out-of-plumb) or bowed (out-of-straight) beyond a certain point will have a significantly reduced capacity, making it unsafe and at risk of collapse.

Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/pallet-rack-need-straight-plumb/ to view the full article online.

 
SupplyChainBrain—Technology is continuing to advance, especially when it comes to robotic technology. In the order fulfillment space and in retail, this means a wider variety of uses for robots and more versatility.

Visit www.supplychainbrain.com/single-article-page/article/robots-will-soon-be-in-the-store-helping-to-fulfill-orders/ to view the full article online.

 
EBN—It is critical to identify, understand and measure how labeling has a strategic impact on your supply chain. To that end, Loftware conducts an annual survey that measures the impact of labeling on today’s supply chain.

Visit https://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=3898&doc_id=283316& to view the full article online.

 
Facility Safety Gate Selection
Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc.
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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MHI Blog—The Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Industry Group of MHI announces a newly released infographic on AS/RS technology.

Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/asrs-group-releases-infographic/ to view the full article online.

 
Forbes—While building relationships is important in any type of business, in the consumer packages goods (CPG) industry is take on a top-level priority status. Some of the ways to achieve this are better consumer journey mapping exercises using digital marketing and direct shipping.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterhigh/2018/03/05/the-cio-of-clorox-drives-product-innovation-for-customers-and-consumers/#24ad59c06652 to view the full article online.

 
Logistics Management—As e-commerce flourishes, product returns have become even peskier. At the same time, those in the third-party logistics space who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty are helping shippers create new revenue streams by accommodating the booming demand.

Visit https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/reverse_logistics_in_the_age_of_entitlement to view the full article online.

 
FOX IV Technologies, Inc.
Ideal Warehouse Innovations
Reuters—Factory goods orders fell 1.4 percent and, overall, new orders for U.S.-made goods recorded their biggest decline in six months in January.

Visit https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/u-s-manufacturing-business-spending-on-equipment-slowing-idUSKCN1GI1YX to view the full article online.

 
Inbound Logistics—When you are deciding how to best incorporate robotics into your operation, it is crucial to pick a system that will remain lean and flexible over time.

Visit http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/picking-a-robot-for-your-warehouse/ to view the full article online.

 
Engineering Innovation
United Material Handling, Inc.
Supply Chain Dive—Pursuing cost savings in one area, only to have them go up in another, reflects the Whac-A-Mole arcade game that was popular in the ’80s.

Visit https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/how-an-arcade-game-shows-the-landed-cost-model-is-necessary-to-supply-chain/518592/ to view the full article online.

 
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 http://www.mhi.org/careers to view the full article online.

 
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America
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PeopleNet—This white paper provides an overview of video intelligence for fleets, including potential return on investment, safety benefits and increased visibility for drivers, as well as considerations for successful implementation of a video solution.

Visit https://www.peoplenetonline.com/video-intelligence-whitepaper/ to view the full article online.

 
EBN—More efficient operations, improved customer experience and new revenue opportunities are three ways the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) may have an impact on your company and ways in which to establish an advantage over competitors.

Visit https://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=4105&doc_id=283313& to view the full article online.

 
Kinetic Technologies,Inc.
Material Handling Industry
8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201 | Charlotte, NC 28217-3957