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Training Students for Warehousing Jobs Supports Local Economy
Think about the last item you purchased online. Chances are that item has been through a distribution center where humans are working along side robots to satisfy an increasing demand for fast delivery. More jobs are needed to fill the […]
APICS Rolls Out Expanded Supply Chain STEM Educational Outreach Program
In our 2017 MHI Annual Industry Report, one of the key problems in material handling and supply chain that our survey respondents identified was a lack of new or qualified workers, or the talent/skills gap. APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, […]
New Video on MHI View: Shaping Your Culture to Improve Retention
As part of MHI’s ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on: Shaping Your Culture to Improve Retention Company culture is a big part of employee life. Creating a plan to intentionally build your company culture is key. This episode shows […]
We Can Train CTE Students with the Skills They Need to Fill Jobs
When Congress needs research to better inform them when drafting laws, they task the Congressional Research Service with preparing a report on the subject. Recently, they prepared a report titled “Job Creation in the Manufacturing Revival”, which was commissioned in […]
Recap of Students Days at ProMat 2017
Student Days occurred at ProMat 2017 from April 5-6. The event allowed for academia and industry professionals to engage in real-world discussions about the technologies and the skill sets required for future influencers within the supply chain, material handling and logistics industry. There were over 200 […]
Solving the Supply Chain Technician Shortage
Supply chain technicians and mechanics are estimated to number nearly 2.4 million in the U.S. By 2025, this number will grow by 11 percent. In addition to the new growth, companies are expected to replace about 22 percent of members […]