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MHISolutionsmag.com—They’re collaborative, they’re autonomous, they’re intelligent. Fast-evolving technology in robotics—now often called "co-botics"—is allowing machines to pick, pack, tug and transport in ways they haven’t in the past. Cheaper than ever, more flexible than ever, they’re offering sensible solutions to the supply chain’s increasing need for speed.
Visit https://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/index.php/2018/06/14/i-co-bot/ to view the full article online. |  |
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As part of MHI view's ongoing video program, this episode focuses on how to Connect, Learn, and Collaborate at the 2018 MHI Annual Conference and Executive Summit.
Are you prepared for what's coming in the next five years in the supply chain industy? Join us on October 14-17 in Orlando, FL, for the 2018 MHI Annual Conference & Executive Summit to interact and learn from leaders and peers in the industry. With a wide array of keynote speakers, industry group meetings and educational sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to gather and share information key to staying on the leading edge of the supply chain industry.
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MHI Blog—The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), a product group within trade association Material Handling Industry (MHI), is promoting the fifth in a series of educational videos about preventing accidents and injuries at loading docks. The videos can be seen at mhi.org/progma/videos.
Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/progma-releases-new-video-on-preventing-pedestrian-accidents/ to view the full article online. |
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Forbes—The value of a connected supply chain is indisputable; Every day there is another company that can attest to the benefits of successfully leveraging the Internet of Things to further its growth. Here is some insight into how some businesses found a way to make IoT work for them.
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/insights-inteliot/2018/06/14/logistics-4-0-how-iot-is-transforming-the-supply-chain/#51792376880f to view the full article online. |
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Supply Chain Dive—A new wave of indicators — from queue time to disruption impact — is emerging to show investors and executives alike how well a company is doing.
Visit https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/supply-chain-operations-new-KPIs/526548/ to view the full article online. |
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CNBC—Supermarket chain Kroger is partnering with autonomous car company Nuro to introduce driverless cars to its grocery delivery.
Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/27/kroger-to-soon-begin-driverless-grocery-delivery.html to view the full article online. |  |
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MHI Blog—According to Jasmine Crowe, the founder of Goodr, "Hunger is not a scarcity issue. There’s more than enough food. It’s actually a logistics issue." So she came up with an idea that leveraged her knowledge in that field and has resulted in a whole lot of people no longer going to bed hungry.
Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/hunger-and-waste-solved-through-logistics-by-goodr/ to view the full article online. |
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Transport Topics—Companies are thinking of radical new ways to get their products into customers’ hands more easily, which is equating to incredibly creative delivery ideas and some intense competition.
Visit http://www.ttnews.com/articles/faster-delivery-nearly-everything-next-big-thing to view the full article online. |  |
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Logistics Viewpoints—Digital Control Towers (DCTs) have long been the foundation for addressing the challenge of accounting for inventory. But, the time has come to further revolutionize the ability to predict demand with accuracy and track data, and the "new" control tower is doing just that.
Visit https://logisticsviewpoints.com/2018/06/28/new-digital-control-tower-modern-resilient-intuitive/ to view the full article online. |
Visit http://www.mhlnews.com/transportation-distribution/dimensional-weight-pricing-problem-or-solution to view the full article online.
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Logistics Management—A tight labor market driven by the uptick in e-commerce, increased omni-channel distribution pressures, Baby Boomer attrition and the implementation of game changing technology are pushing logistics management professionals to rethink the way they hire, train and retain valued employees.
Visit https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/labor_crisis_a_proactive_approach_to_filling_logistics_jobs 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 http://www.mhi.org/careers to view the full article online. |
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The Wall Street Journal—Los Angeles says 15% of its cargo business may be subject to levies, potentially cutting into demand and jobs at the major American gateway and beyond.
Visit https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-ports-say-tariff-battle-could-hit-shipping-volumes-1530145675?mod=article_inline to view the full article online. |
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DC Velocity—The evolution of the warehouse and distribution center is causing a revolution in automated solutions for everything from picking to loading, as robotics R&D accelerates.
Visit http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/2018626-robotics-on-the-rise/ to view the full article online. |
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Reuters—The shifting trade policies are making businesses uneasy, and many are starting to take a proactive approach to them versus the wait-and-see option in efforts to shield their businesses.
Visit https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-supplychains/trump-tariffs-force-companies-to-rework-supply-chains-idUSKBN1JL2LR to view the full article online. |
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MHISolutionsmag.com—The Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of MHI has been busy. Working alongside member companies, the leadership team has been meeting regularly to review and discuss the standards for the design, performance and safe operation of automatic guided vehicle systems (AGVs).
Visit https://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/index.php/2018/06/14/product-solutions-spotlight-agvs-the-voice-of-an-industry/ to view the full article online. |  |