MHISolutionsmag.com—The Q4 2019 issue of MHI Solutions focuses on sustainability and its progression in the supply chain. Leading firms are realizing that more sustainable operations will drive long-term brand loyalty and competitive advantage while having bottom line impacts on efficiency and profitability. Check out this issue for detailed guidelines, information and the resources you need to address sustainability across your supply chain to improve your overall business performance.
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With the growth of e-commerce, organizations have been giving more attention to their reverse logistics process. In most cases, items can be refurbished, repaired or resold once returned by the customer. One exception to this is pharmaceuticals.
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ThomasNet—As logistics continues on a path of digitization, third-party logistics suppliers (3PLs) are considering the incorporation of machine learning to help manage the monstrous task of tracking an entire supply chain and keeping processes on schedule.
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MIT Technology Review—CTRL-labs is working on a “noninvasive neural interface platform” that lets people control machines using a wristband. Basically, it allows people to communicate with computers using brain signals.
Supply Chain Dive—Companies that invest in “smart factory” technology will see a 10% to 12% average increase in metrics including manufacturing output and labor productivity, according to a recent survey of more than 600 manufacturing executives conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). The survey looked at the change in various measures at these facilities over the last three years.
Supply Chain Management Review—Having a trusted and specialized group to lead the areas knowing all changes in global compliance and regulations, IoT, consumer protections, quality sourcing and production, distribution and marketability is critical.
MHI Blog—The loading dock is one of the most hazardous places in commercial facilities; it’s the location of 25 percent of all industrial accidents according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. In today’s age of high demand for fast and often same day delivery of goods, daily activity at the loading dock is often fast paced and constant – trucks make deliveries and pick ups while employees load and unload material.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive—According to procurement intelligence firm, Beroe Inc., the global market for warehousing is growing at a CAGR of 8%. E-commerce and same-day delivery are driving retailers to invest further in the warehouse industry.
Global Trade Mag—There’s a reason many of the most successful businesses in America – Apple, Amazon and others – had a visionary leader behind them, propelling them to achieve their goals at the highest level. Yet, even though everyone does a lot of talking about the importance of vision, he says, it’s not easy to fully grasp just what it is.
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Kuehne+Nagel—In addition to the continuous reduction of its own CO2 emissions with its Net Zero Carbon program, Kuehne + Nagel now offers its customers solutions for reducing the CO2 footprint of their supply chain. In a recent release, the company announced it will make all less-than-container load shipments carbon neutral by 2020.
Inbound Logistics—According to the American Trucking Associations, the truck driver shortage has grown from 20,000 in 2013 to 51,000 now. And if action isn’t taken to attract more qualified drivers, the shortage could triple by 2026.
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MHI Blog—As more and more warehouses and fulfillment operations explore opportunities to add automation to their processes, they’re also recognizing that not everyone in their current workforce possesses the skills to work with and/or maintain those systems. Here are some tips to staffing your automated distribution center with workers who are skilled at working with new technology.
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.
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Supply & Demand Chain Executive—With supply chain management becoming a hot career option, how do you know how much your salary should be?
Material Handling & Logistics—Since transporting goods around the globe generates 8% of global CO2 emissions, new tools have been created to reduce emissions through procurement.
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