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Natural Gas Updates on Cost and Environmental Benefits
When crude oil prices began rising in 2006, natural gas was seen as a cost-effective fuel alternative for members of the supply chain. The subsequent drop in oil-based fuel prices slowed the purchase of transportation that relies on compressed natural […]
7 Ways IIoT is Making Supply Chain Smarter and More Sustainable
When the 2017 MHI Annual Industry Report, “Next-Generation Supply Chains: Digital, On-Demand and Always-On” was released last April, it included—for the first time—research and insight into the Internet of Things (IoT). Defined by the report as “the use of the […]
Forklift Revolution: Sustainable, Easier to Maintain and Autonomous
Even a casual browser passing through the lift truck exhibits at ProMat 2017 could clearly see that today’s load handlers are packing every bit as much technology as today’s consumer cars. And not just operator amenities like integrated cup holders […]
Help Supply Chain Education: Take a 15 Minute Survey (for a chance at prizes!)
As many of you may know we love to work with supply chain education. After all, that’s how you support the future of supply chain. We got an email from a doctoral student at the University of Dallas who is […]
Platinum Rewards: Reducing Carbon Footprint Makes Bottom-Line Sense
I would argue that 2017 is the year of supply chain sustainability,” says Lisa Geason-Bauer, chief communications and sustainability officer for MHI member Eco-Latch Systems, makers of Box Latch Products. She point out that sustainability has become a key theme […]
Lightening Physical Therapy Loads
After watching her daughter endure painful gait and balance rehabilitation during her recovery from a motorcycle accident in 2011, one of MHI member Gorbel’s employees approached President and CEO Brian Reh to suggest the company adapt its G-Force® overhead load […]