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Hawker Powersource, Inc.
   
Top Story
From Vision To Reality: Implementing Robotics In Modern Supply Chains
  
As robotics continues to revolutionize supply chain operations, successful implementation goes beyond simply acquiring the latest technology. It requires a phased and strategic rollout that aligns with business goals, workforce abilities, and operational needs. The 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report provides a roadmap for how organizations are navigating this transformation.
The future of bakery order fulfillment is here!
Cimcorp®
With growing demand for fresh products and faster deliveries, bakeries can’t afford inefficiencies. Cimcorp’s end-to-end automation solution streamlines order fulfillment, boosts throughput, and protects product freshness. A two-time BEST in Baking award winner, Cimcorp helps bakeries optimize operations, reduce errors, and improve speed-to-market. Meet us at IBIE 2025 to discover smarter, faster bakery distribution solutions.
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Technology and Innovation
Cobots Gaining Traction
  
Cobots are designed to work safely alongside humans in shared workspaces, Cobots can work 24‑7 and are better suited for lower-value, repetitive tasks.
Automation Isn’t All or Nothing
At its core, automation is not about jumping into complex systems. It’s about identifying opportunities to remove friction in your warehousing processes, starting with smaller, innovative improvements that build momentum over time.
Beyond Four Walls: The Future of Adaptive Warehousing    
This MHIcast explores the future of warehouse management, where real-time data, robotics, machine learning, and autonomous AI agents work together to redefine the way warehouses operate, creating smarter, faster, and more adaptive supply chains.
   
Pflow Industries, Inc.
      
Vitronic North America
   
MHI Updates
MHI Publishes 2025 Membership Directory and Reference Guide
This annual publication highlights MHI’s 1,000+ member companies, who are the leading suppliers of material handling and supply chain equipment and system and technology solutions. 
2025 WERC Texas Warehousing Forum
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting your journey in the warehousing and supply chain industry, the 24th Annual WERCouncil Texas Warehousing Forum on October 23 brings together the latest trends and innovations with one-stop access to the Texas region’s top supply chain thought leaders and solution providers.
Autonomous Mobile Automation Made Easier
KUKA Robotics Corporation®
Gain momentum with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) from KUKA. KUKA AMRs streamline workflows, improve throughput, and transform your business. Partnering with KUKA makes automation easier by offering a wide portfolio of mobile robots paired with intuitive software. See the difference KUKA AMRs can make by downloading our eBook.
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Education & Professional Development
How Open Technologies Drive Warehouse Efficiency
  
In the race to modernize warehouse operations, one key factor often gets overlooked: standards compliance. From traceability solutions to device connectivity, industry standards unlock scalability, reduce integration headaches, and protect against vendor lock-in. Join the webinar on September 18 on how open technologies drive warehouse efficiency.
   
InCord
      
AML
   
Sustainability
Where Fulfillment Centers Lost Money, One Box at a Time
Poor packing decisions don’t just increase freight spend. They also drive up damage rates and returns, triggering expensive reverse logistics. For high-volume operations, that means millions in avoidable costs every year.
Experience the fitPACK500™ Difference
Tension Corporation®
Good things come in small packages—especially big savings. The fitPACK500™ creates right-sized packages by dynamically adjusting the length, width and height to each item, cutting DIM weight fees and oversized surcharges. Ideal for high-mix operations, it boosts efficiency without the need for batching. See how smarter shipping starts—contact Tension for a virtual demo.
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Supply Chain Trends
The Benefits of Supply Chain Control Towers
  
Warehouses have access to more data than ever. A supply chain control tower pulls that data from many sources, then turns it into actionable information that helps warehouse teams make faster, better decisions.
2025 Annual Industry Report Series: Actions That Drive Innovation 
  
This MHI view video explores the actions leaders are taking to embrace technology covered in the 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report and drive supply chain innovation.
   
AR Racking Inc.
      
NORD Gear Corporation
   
Workforce
Second-chance Hiring of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Helps Build the Supply Chain Workforce
More than 19 million Americans bear a felony conviction on their permanent record. Employers who haven’t yet explored this potential labor pool are missing an opportunity to benefit from workers who are productive, loyal and often highly motivated to change their life.
Understanding Flue Spaces: A Critical Factor in Warehouse Fire Safety
In warehouse storage design, flue spaces are one of the most overlooked elements of fire protection. For warehouse operators and safety professionals, understanding and managing flue spaces is a key part of maintaining a fire-safe environment.
   
MAXAM Tire
      
Traka Americas