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3 SUPPLY CHAIN TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2016
Guest blog by Meghan Hennessey, MODEX 2016 exhibitor Clearpath Robotics The New Year is upon us and with that comes predictions of what 2016 has in store. Will Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) continue to drive materials on the factory floor? […]
Supply chain automation saves jobs: Barclays
We should embrace robotics and automation not fear it, according to the latest research by Barclays. Investing in automation has the potential to boost the UK economy over the next decade and safeguard jobs across sectors. According to the research, […]
Automation fuels job growth and demand for higher skill sets in the supply chain
Automation is creating improvements in manufacturing and supply chain efficiency that is driving up profits and employment. According to a new white paper titled “Robots Fuel the Next Wave of U.S. Productivity and Job Growth” there is a strong correlation […]
MHI VIEW RELEASES NEW VIDEO ON the use of motion sensitive, interactive automation in supply chains
MHI view just released a new video on motion sensitive, interactive automation in supply chains and the tech-savvy workers that utilize these solutions. In the video, Markus Schmidt, senior vice president of Swisslog North America and Corey Ryan, manager of […]
Automation Solutions Group Takes a Crucial Step Toward User and Solution Provider Collaboration
Kevin Vliet, Director, Material Flow Engineering at Tesla Motors has joined the new Automation Solutions Group (ASG) of MHI as its first General Member Representative. MHI has recently taken a strong leadership position in the material handling & supply chain […]
The Impact of Automation on Global Supply Chains
In addition to four keynote sessions, the MHI 2015 Annual Conference will include six expert panel sessions. These sessions offer a great opportunity to network and problem-solve with your peers on topics ranging supply chain management systems and omni-channel fulfillment to automation […]