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From a pool of more than 100 submissions for the 2019 MHI Innovation Awards, judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain industry selected the winners in each of the three categories. The winners, who were announced during Industry Night at ProMat, are:
Best Innovation of an Existing Product—RightHand Robotics: RightPick, The Piece Picking Solution
Best IT Innovation—KNAPP, Inc.: redPILOT
Best New Innovation—CMC srl: Pick2Pack
For summaries and descriptions of the submissions and a list of the finalists, click here.

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MHI Updates

MHI Video — AS/RS and ROI

As part of MHI view's ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on AS/RS and ROI.

An automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) delivers incredible return on investment and will actually save you money – both right out of the gate and in the long term.

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Technology and Innovation

BNSF to Advance Drone Operations

Supply & Demand Chain Executive—BNSF Railway Co. has been testing drones for supplemental inspection of rail infrastructure for the last three years, and was just granted exemptions from the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 to help expand those operations.

Supply Chain Management Review—Most studies of why drivers might deviate from their routes have been based on stated preferences. This research project studied the extent to which delivery crews deviate from the planned stop sequence of their routes. Additionally, these researchers—who are students at MIT—analyzed what drives these deviations and the economic implications.

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Supply Chain Trends

The Importance of Inbound Logistics in Effective Freight Management

SupplyChain247—Before you can understand why inbound freight consolidation is the go-to solution for effective inbound freight management, it is important to understand some of the challenges in today’s supply chain networks.

Material Handling & Logistics—With customer behavior changing more frequently, retailers are adapting their supply chains to increase engagement with their always-on customers.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive—In a recent report from the U.S. Navy, it confessed that systems the U.S. readily relies on to mobilize, deploy and sustain forces have been targeted by cyber criminals, leaving officials to question its reliability.

Manufacturing

AS/RS Systems Find Niche in Cold Storage Facilities

Food Engineering—Automated storage and retrieval systems are solidifying their value in refrigerated and deep-freeze warehouses, especially due to the ever widening array of new SKUs, which places an ever-increasing demand on cold storage facilities.

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Transportation

Shell Unveils Very Cool Tractor-Trailer Design for Greatly Improved Mileage

Supply Chain Digest—Developed under a program called Project Starship, the new truck concept uses a range of technologies to get maximum efficiency with reduced emissions. Solar panels on the trailer roof are just one example of the integrated system used on this truck.

Supply Chain Dive—The fast-growing segment adds buoyancy to Uber’s balance sheet, and the company believes its freight business has tapped into less than 0.1% of the potential market.

Workforce

Educating Students for Supply Chain Success

MHISolutionsmag.com—U.S. graduate and undergraduate supply chain programs are adapting their curriculums and introducing new programs to meet industry needs and offer real-life experiences. Gartner’s analysis of the field’s top graduate programs noted, “The average supply chain curriculum has grown in breadth and maintained strong technology and analytical content.” Real-world learning is also key.

Sustainability

Manufacturers Seek Packaging Alternatives for Bottled Water

ThomasNet—Consumer demand for socially and environmentally responsible products, in combination with shifting governmental regulations, is expected to result in a decline in bottled water sales this year. In response, major players in the world of bottled water are quickly seeking eco-friendlier alternatives that better align with consumer values.

MHI’s new Career Forum enables manufacturing and supply chain professionals to view current job postings of MHI member companies. Go to http://www.mhi.org/careers to find the perfect opportunity for you.