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Protect Racks from Forklift Impacts with Variety of Accessories

MHI Blog—It is not uncommon for forklifts to be driven in such a way that racks are accidentally damaged. And damaged rack components can reduce the weight-carrying capability of the total storage rack system, causing a serious safety concern. To limit the potential and severity of a lift truck causing damage to storage racking, a variety of accessories and options are available.

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MHI Updates

MHI Video — Sensors and Data Management

As part of MHI view's ongoing video program, this episode focuses on Sensors and Data Management.

Sensors are becoming more and more important in inventory management. But the data those sensors produce are quickly becoming the most important asset in Industry 4.0

2018 Executive Summit: Gerd Leonhard

MHI Blog—At the 2018 Executive Summit, we’ll be hearing from Gerd Leonhard – futurist, speaker and author. Leonhard will be discussing the “10 Essential Future Principles Every Supply Chain Leader Needs to Know Right Now.” To get a taste of this, check out the video at mhi.org/summit.

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Technology and Innovation

Hyperloop Testing Continues in Europe

Inbound Logistics—Virgin Hyperloop One will be opening a $500-million Advanced Technology Development and Testing Center in Spain in 2020. The plans call for a 19,000-square-meter center that will test and certify components and subsystems of hyperloop systems.

Supply Chain Dive—Bolstered by the growth in industrial IoT, inventory drones are proving their benefits within facilities.

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Supply Chain Trends

Robots Take on the Final Mile

Transport Topics—Sidewalk delivery are already a reality in some areas, but is this idea here to stay and how quickly will it spread, if so? And how will it affect deliveries in urban areas?

Manufacturing

Finding the Right Location for Your Company’s Next Logistics/Distribution Center

Logistics Management—Download this new research brief, conducted by Peerless Research Group, examining how Florida’s pivotal location and supporting infrastructure enable organizations’ supply chains to easily access important international commercial centers.

Modern Materials Handling— Open communication with your warehouse and its needs will build relationships and efficiency while bringing you closer to becoming a preferred shipper.

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

ATRI Study Highlights Benefits of HOS Flexibility

Transport Topics—Flexible hours-of-service breaks have the potential to benefit the drivers of sleeper berth trucks, according to a new analysis released by the American Transportation Research Institute on Aug. 28. ATRI’s report uses data to study how breaking up the 10-hour rest requirement, such as dividing rest hours into 7/3, 6/4 or 5/5 splits, would be effective in helping drivers avoid bottlenecks.

Material Handling & Logistics—Extraordinary pressures on truck driver productivity have driven the U.S. Department of Transportation to consider reopening its Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for interstate commercial drivers.

Supply Chain Digest—Part shortages and strong demand are stretching the lead times for new times to the longest in over a decade. In an interesting twist, carriers are order new trucks to attract or keep drivers.

Workforce

Looking for Your Next Career Move? Search MHI's Career Forum for Available Positions

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.

Sustainability

Changing Emissions Standards May Spark ‘Resurgence’ in Diesel Fuel

CNBC—On January 1, 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will enforce new emissions standards designed to significantly curb pollution produced by the world's ships. Interestingly, analysts are predicting that this will result in a “resurgence” in the use of diesel fuel creating an oversupply of high-sulfur fuel oil.

Material Handling & Logistics—Lift trucks powered by hydrogen fuel address evolving industry trends in distribution and fulfillment.

Global Trade

How Cloud-Based Procurement Networks Aid in Real-Time Risk Management

Supply & Demand Chain Executive—As supply chains become increasingly global, the ability to manage associated risk across geographic boundaries and time zones is fast becoming a top priority for organizations around the world.

What's Next for NAFTA?

Supply Chain Dive—After a year of intense negotiations between Canada, the United States and Mexico to renegotiate NAFTA, two of the parties can finally claim the talks’ first major breakthrough.