First released in 2014, the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics established a baseline of key disruptors for material handling & logistics and projected key factors for the industry over the next decade. At the time, the document was comprehensive, but the overwhelming rate of change in supply chains and other factors, like technology, has prompted the creators to work on a second edition of the Roadmap for release in 2017.

At the 2016 MHI Executive Summit President of Lowes Foods, Tim Lowe, will give real life insight on how to best analyze and leverage the screams of big data. Lowe will discuss how to decipher large amounts of data so you can find helpful statistics and draw actionable conclusions to improve your product.

In the video, Jack Allen, Senior Director of Logistics and Manufacturing Solutions from Cisco Systems, discusses how wearable technologies, like smart glasses, are allowing large leaps in the efficiency of distribution centers for early adopters. 

A new study from Lux Research called "Keeping it Fresh: Improving Cold Chain Outcomes with Sensor Platforms" reports that investing in Internet of Things (IoT) management for the refrigerated products supply chain is creating a high return on investment (ROI).

Customer expectations are changing, but technology is providing new opportunities for companies willing to assume risk and accelerate change in their supply chains. In this video, find out how and learn more about the MHI Annual Conference October 17-19, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona.

Networks spent a lot of time showing us backstory and talking about the rush of victory and the agony of defeat at the recent Olympic games. But what I want to know is: How did all the stuff they use get there?

Stores want to engage in e-commerce, but also recognize the value of traditional shopping. Making these work in concert is complicated, but not impossible and sometimes these challenges create unique opportunities for growth. In this video, Diane Garforth, director of distribution systems for David’s Bridal, updates us on how their sales have changed since their switch to omni-channel distribution.

Ford recently announced that they planned to deploy fully autonomous ride-hailing cars by 2021, perhaps as a direct response to Uber’s popularity and move to go autonomous. Ford’s version would look similar to Google’s removing the steering wheel and pedals completely. The goal is to reach Level 4 automation as determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

The USDA is developing a film for wrapping food products made from the milk protein casein. The film resembles plastic wrap, but is less stretchy. Researchers are already seeing multiple benefits from using the film. First, it’s biodegradable, sustainable, and edible. Less plastic means less of it sitting in trash heaps. While edible products are not new, this film could replace some of the most often discarded plastic products, those made for pre-packaged food.

ProMat 2017 (April 3-6 in Chicago) will be the largest material handling and logistics expo held in North and South America. Manufacturing and supply chain executives from over 110 countries come to ProMat to discover the latest solutions to move their business forward. At ProMat 2015 we captured testimonials from both the attendee and exhibitor perspective. Check out what they had to say about their experience on the show floor.

On September 15, learn how creating happiness in the workplace can lower costs, increase productivity and maximize profits during this Webinar sponsored by MHI's Young Professionals Network.

What challenges and opportunities does the U.S. and global economic outlook pose for your company? Join top-ranked economist Jason Schenker at the 2016 MHI Annual Conference where he will share his short-term and long-term economic forecasts. 

As Amazon continues to expand its offerings to increase and maintain its customer base, it may be looking to take more control over how it ships its orders. On August 4th, Amazon unveiled the new branded Prime Air plane, a Boeing 767 that has been converted to a freighter.

Brian Federal is heavily involved in the world of 3D printing, AI, and robotics. When studying 3D printing, he discovered that it is important to look around at other technologies and see how they interact to influence the development of one another. 

Every year, the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) and the Order Fulfillment Solutions Council of MHI host a design competition, with the idea of getting students involved in solving material handling problems. Learn about this year's winners.

Uber recently announced that it has acquired Otto for approximately $680 million. The plan is that all of Otto’s team will move under Uber’s umbrella and continue to develop the self-driving technology the company is working on.

U.S. universities are utilizing new lecture material from the Overhead Alliance to educate students on the benefits of applying overhead lifting equipment to material handling applications.