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MHI Updates
Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council (EASE), an MHI Industry Group is pleased to announce the recent alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to share information on occupational safety standards, and on addressing ergonomic safety and health concerns, as well as the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
   
Technology and Innovation
Ecommerce leaders don’t have to be the only ones optimizing their warehouse performance. There are plenty of options you can implement to efficiently streamline your facility without breaking the bank. Here’s 5 actionable ways you can optimize your warehouse for efficiency.
From the moment a shipment arrives in the receiving dock, it is imperative that the contents are identified and its location is followed throughout the warehouse process. Knowing what product you have and where it is at a moment’s notice is an assured way to maximize warehouse efficiency and management. Here is where license plating comes in handy. This method of optimizing information allows you to track and access critical data with the simple scan of a barcode.
Education & Professional Development
As part of MHI’s mission, we are working to develop new tools to increase awareness and to provide education about the supply chain and material handling industries. To that end, the MHI has developed the “Jobs of Tomorrow” docuseries comprised of 12 22-minute episodes featuring interviews from industry leaders, as well as from academics, educators, current college students and others working in the field.
If you lead a company or department, it’s easy to get bogged down with daily task management. However, your legacy ultimately rests upon your company’s future performance. In a new MHI Business Intelligence Webinar on June 20, “Leadership Legacy: Coaching the Next Generation,” Dr. Sam Potolicchio helps you develop a mindset for the future.
Sustainability
Supply Chain Trends
If you are a commuter, runner, walker, or master level multitasker, you probably are always hunting for a new podcast. Have you tuned into MHIcast yet? It’s a great way to stay informed about current supply chain trends and get personal career development tips.
With digital technologies rapidly entering the supply chain arena, it can be difficult to keep up with the transformation. To help you better understand the technical newcomers, we offer MHIview. This channel hosts videos that give a quick and informative summary of how technical solutions are being implemented into the supply chain.
Manufacturing
Overhead cranes are essential equipment for many industries, including manufacturing and logistics. But in order for cranes to lift and move heavy loads within a facility, they need power. There are three primary crane electrification options: conductor bars, festoon systems, and cable reels. Each offers both advantages and disadvantages, making them ideally suited for different types of overhead cranes and applications.
Workforce
To lower the risk and severity of musculoskeletal injuries associated with manual handling tasks, there are a variety of interventions and improvements that can occur. Multiple benefits can be gained, including a reduction in injuries and associated worker’s compensation costs, as well as a boost in productivity. But before implementing changes, it is important to utilize ergonomic evaluation tools, such as improvement assessment checklists, to ensure the highest likelihood of success.
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