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MHISolutionsmag.com—Sustainable supply chain programs appeal to customers, boost efficiency and provide crucial, far-reaching bottomline benefits. However, companies do not have to treat the pursuit of a sustainable supply chain as a sacrifice for the common good. In fact, a sustainable supply chain can help companies operate more efficiently, cutting costs and improving profit margins.
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As part of MHI view's ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on Transforming Your Supply Chain Possibilities into Reality at MODEX 2020.

Your supply chain possibilities are endless at MODEX 2020—March 9-12 in Atlanta. From illuminating keynotes and 150 educational seminars to over 900 exhibits of next-generation technology and equipment in action, MODEX lets you see what’s coming—and take advantage of it to power your supply chain for years to come.

 
 
  

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Inbound Logistics—All over the world, business are achieving their goals with more ease than ever before, thanks to digital disruption. But this digital awakening has also made businesses vulnerable to cyber crime. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. businesses suffered $12.7 billion in financial losses in 2018 alone, and the hits keep coming.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive—Nearly 7.5 million retail jobs are at risk of being replaced by automation, but will it actually leave them without work?

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Supply Chain Trends
  

Supply Chain Management Review—Given that logistics leaders face pressure from their stakeholders to optimize logistics costs while maintaining service and performance levels, Gartner, Inc. has identified five actions to achieve cost optimization from within the organization.

Supply Chain Dive— Although the food industry is becoming more aware of water risks, the 2019 Ceres analysis report shows CPG, beverage, agricultural products and meat companies are still not effectively managing this risk in their operations or global supply chains. Food companies need to move faster—investing in smart and water-conscious agriculture—to meet the challenges posed by the global water crisis, protect their bottom lines and return value to investors.

Modern Materials Handling— Forget 500,000-square-foot—or even 50,000-square-foot—distribution centers. Materials handling automation and technologies are the next trend in brick-and-mortar fulfillment.

   
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Manufacturing

ThomasNet—A mass product recall is every manufacturer’s worst nightmare. It's also a negative experience for the customer. No one wants to take home a smartphone that explodes when it’s switched on, a heater that catches fire when it’s plugged in, or a hazardous children’s toy that doesn’t pass health and safety regulations. To minimize situations like these, manufacturers use two approaches to review and maintain product quality.

MHI Blog— Would you let children walk on the side of a busy street that doesn’t have an elevated sidewalk? That sounds pretty dangerous, right? So why would you let your employees do something similar all day at work? People in industrial workplaces often underestimate the importance of proper separation between pedestrians and forklifts or other industrial vehicles.

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Transportation

Material Handling & Logistics—Roadie is creating a wide last-mile delivery network by using excess capacity already on the road. Currently, the company has over 150,000 drivers. These drivers, which are screened and certified but not employed by Roadie, have delivered products to more than 11,000 cities and towns, covering 89% of all U.S. households, according to MH&L.

   
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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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Sustainability
  

ThomasNet—True sustainability isn’t just about environmental or social impacts but rather ensuring the long-term profitability of an organization. It is also important for businesses to take into account ethical practices when incorporating sustainability if the aim is long-term success.

Global Trade

Global Trade Mag—The pace of change in tariffs, regulations and subsidies has enormous impacts on global businesses and their supply chains, dramatically impacting sourcing decisions, market opportunities, competitiveness and profitability. Regardless of the changes imposed by political and regulatory agencies, a real-time business network mitigates risk.