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Blockchain technology is still in its infancy, but eventually, it should benefit the supply chain industry in four main ways: freeing up capital through the immediate settlement of transactions, lowering transaction costs by eliminating intermediaries, speeding up business processes and providing an enhanced level of data security.
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MHI’s 16 Industry Groups are collectives comprised of leading manufacturers in material handling and logistics—and they are dedicated to operational safety, efficiency and innovation. They are your go-to resource to power up your supply chain by finding solutions from the leading providers.
It’s that time of year again to be holiday shopping! Don’t forget to join iGive.com, and a portion of the money you spend online will be donated to the Material Handling Education Foundation to support students pursuing careers in our industry.
Every year MHI powers the MHI Young Professional Network Awards including Outstanding Young Professional and Mentor Award. These awards recognize an outstanding job by MHI member company employees. Here are three reasons why you should consider nominating your colleague.
The Norman L. Cahners Industry Award is presented to individuals who have continually made extraordinary contributions to the material handling industry throughout their lifetime. Learn about the achievements of this year’s honoree, the late David Reh.
The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers Industry Group of MHI announces a newly released infographic on caster and wheel technology. The infographic serves to inform readers quickly and easily key facts about casters and wheels, including types of products, benefits and the origins of casters.
   
J-tec Industries
      
FOX IV Technologies, Inc.
   
Technology and Innovation
  
There aren't many events where you can hear real-world case studies from thought-leaders on topics ranging from the business acumen of CNBC’s “The Profit” Marcus Lemonis to how leading firms are successfully implementing blockchain to closing the supply chain gender gap and what you need to know now about emerging supply chain technologies.
According to the 2018 Annual Industry Report, 63% of respondents intend to adopt predictive analytics within the next five years. But predicting future trends may no longer be enough to stay competitive. Learn more and view the full video on MHI View.
There are plenty of forklift types and features to choose from for your business. Having a bit of upfront insight and knowledge on the common types of forklifts can go a long way in helping you pick the most ideal forklift to maximize productivity.
   
Berner International Corporation
   
Leadership
Enhancing your organization’s customer service isn’t just a concern for front-facing staff—the professionals who design and build your products should also be concerned about your customers' overall experience. When you put forethought into your customer design and think about how your customers use your products, you can ultimately design a better product. Learn more and view the full video on MHI View.
Supply Chain Trends
  
As supply chains become more connected, relying more on the Internet of Things to gather information, the cloud to store data and house applications, and mobile technology to give employees access to information to improve efficiency, they also become more vulnerable.
   
L-S Industries
      
HMS Industrial Networks
   
Workforce
  
Major companies are starting to announce their holiday/seasonal hiring, so we thought we’d give you the rundown all in one place. Seven major firms will hire over 610,000 over the holiday season, but one major retailer isn’t planning on joining them.
Managing generational tension is a key part of an active talent retention strategy and maintaining your workplace culture. Learn how better communication and more relationship building opportunities in the workplace can help fix workforce generation tension. Learn more and view the full video on MHI View.