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Accelerating Real-World Supply Chain Solutions Through Collaboration
By Matthew Smurr, MHI Senior Director, Groups | @MHI_MattS If the sharing economy came to supplier/vendor-customer relations, the speed of product development based on rapid information transfer would dramatically rise. The typical approach to research and discovery by those seeking a […]
The Shared Economy and the Omnichannel Supply Chain
B2B, distributed inventory networks and “less than truckload” shipping: Could uberization of the supply process be next? “We have seen the advent of the sharing economy explode—the concept that companies don’t necessarily need to own the entirety of their supply chain,” […]
Intelligent Robots Offer a Competitive Edge
The use of automation and robotics in the supply chain is not new, but it is increasingly identified as both a disruptive force and a competitive advantage by supply chain leaders. In the 2016 MHI Annual Industry Report, 51 percent […]
Not Your Grandfather’s Lift
While there are many standard lifts being manufactured by the industry, there are also applications using lifts that the industry may not think about. Today, it is not just about palletizing and de-palletizing. Recently, MHI Solutions spoke with lift manufacturers and asked […]
Technology is Driving Digital, Always-On Supply Chains
by George W. Prest, Chief Executive Officer, MHI | @mhi_ceo Innovation is transforming traditional, linear supply chains into ones that are more connected, intelligent, scalable, nimble—and digital. Sensors are enabling data collection, advancements in computing power have improved predictive analytics, and […]
Improving Supply Chain Resilience through Risk Management
by George W. Prest, Chief Executive Officer, MHI | @mhi_ceo Supply chain risk and the resulting disruption is a leading cause of business volatility. With more companies expanding into new and often emerging markets – using more complex and extended networks of suppliers […]