MHI Industry News
   
Hawker Powersource, Inc.
   
Top Story
New issue of MHI Solutions navigates the first, middle, and last mile
  
This issue of MHI Solutions highlights the top trends and technologies driving first, middle, and last mile logistics. These solutions not only include automation and robotics but also tools that enable more powerful uses of data such as machine learning and artificial intelligence.
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MHI Updates
MHI leadership identifies business trends impacting supply chains in 2024 and beyond  
  
MHI’s Board of Governors and Roundtable Advisory Committee recently released their top business trends impacting the supply chain industry. With ongoing disruptions, swift digitization and escalating consumer expectations, traditional approaches to supply chain management may fall significantly short. From leveraging the potential of data and AI to constructing agile, sustainable and resilient networks, these 11 trends will impact operational performance for years to come. 
Football legend Nick Saban to join MODEX 2024 as keynote speaker    
  
MODEX 2024, the premier event for the full spectrum supply chain, is honored to host renowned football coach Nick Saban as a keynote. Speaking at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Saban will participate in a conversation, titled "Tales of Leadership from the Gridiron," on Wednesday, March 13 at 9 AM.
   
Pflow Industries, Inc.
      
FOX IV Technologies, Inc.
   
Technology and Innovation
What is telematics?
For those in construction, rental and mixed fleet, material handling, and equipment dealerships, telematics solutions offer huge potential benefits. Here is a 10-point introduction for owners and managers of industrial fleets.
Maximizing safety and efficiency in warehouses: The role of order and innovation
In the fast-paced world of logistics and manufacturing, order in warehouses plays a crucial, often underestimated role in safety and operational efficiency. This blog explores the relationship between a well-organized warehouse and workplace safety, unraveling how seemingly simple practices can lead to major improvements in safety and efficiency.
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Education & Professional Development
WERC Annual Conference releases program designed to empower warehousing and logistics professionals
  
With a mission to inspire action among logistics professionals, the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) has released the full program of educational sessions and networking events for the WERC Annual Conference. The conference will take place at the Hilton, Anatole in Dallas, Texas on June 2-5.
MHI opens registration for Its June Cybersecurity Workshop  
In recognition of the growing importance of cybersecurity for the supply chain, MHI is hosting a one-day Cybersecurity Workshop on June 11 at its office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The MHI Cybersecurity Workshop will impart insights into the challenges posed by today's complex cyber environment, covering topics from cutting-edge threat intelligence to effective incident response. 
   
InCord
      
Royal Basket Trucks, LLC
   
Leadership
Grow your leadership skills at the MHI Industry Leadership Program
We welcome new and emerging leaders to our in-person leadership experience at MHI's office in Charlotte, NC on September 10-12. The training includes coaching sessions, mentoring from industry leaders and networking opportunities. 
Introducing fit PACK 500 Right-sized Packaging System
Tension Corporation®
With capabilities to adjust package length, width and height, the fitPACK 500 can create a package according to product dimensions, yielding smaller, right-sized packages that lead to lower shipping costs. Click to learn more on why fitPACK 500 is the perfect fit for your order fulfillment operations.
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Supply Chain Trends
MODEX keynote to reveal biggest supply chain tech and trends for digital, collaborative supply chains
Which supply chain trends and technologies are having the biggest impact? Find answers to this question in the findings of the 2024 MHI Annual Industry Report that will be revealed during the March 13 MODEX keynote panel.
   
Agilox
      
NORD Gear Corporation
   
Workforce
Ergonomic products help ensure worker safety
The twisting, the bending, the lifting—it’s all part of a typical material handling job. But that job doesn’t have to be done without help. Ergonomic products, particularly those that help an associate lift or position items at the right height to prevent bending, are widely available. Improving the use and understanding of these products is at the forefront of the work of MHI’s Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE) Council.
Mental health requires more than time off  
If recent years have taught us anything, it’s that the business environment is ever-changing, and the ability to keep up depends on your ability to adapt and continuing to gain new expertise. But that’s not just about the latest technology or the smartest methodologies. These days, it also includes greater understanding of workers’ needs—including when it comes to their mental health.
Embracing ergonomics for growth in material handling
There is a notable shift in the material handling industry towards onshoring, automation and ergonomic focus. With more factory expansions and retrofits on the horizon, the use of new technologies and advanced automation techniques will be critical to both safety and productivity improvements.