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…to all of their problems, MHI offers this sage piece of advice in its 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report. In its report, MHI outlines the barriers to building the NextGen Supply Chain, which it says will incorporate robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and driverless vehicles - all of which are already disrupting supply chain…
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…attendance at this year’s annual MHI conference. I have to say, it was one of the most energetic MHI conferences I’ve attended in recent years. A lot of that had to do, I think, with the genuine interest in how technology is changing in our space, and how it may impact the industry going forward. There are a number of…
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…interest in robotics. According to MHI’s “2018 Annual Industry Study”, 65% of professionals surveyed now see robotics and automation as a major source of disruption and/or opportunity, up from 61% last year. Analyst firm Interact Analysis forecasts the market for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and smart automatic guided vehicles (AGV) for logistics will grow from $300 million in 2017 to…
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…interest in robotics. According to MHI’s “2018 Annual Industry Study”, 65% of professionals surveyed now see robotics and automation as a major source of disruption and/or opportunity, up from 61% last year. Analyst firm Interact Analysis forecasts the market for autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and smart automatic guided vehicles (AGV) for logistics will grow from $300 million in 2017 to…
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…supply chain industries, sponsored by MHI. This month, the Supply Chain Group editorial team offers Logistics Management readers a preview of the latest warehouse and distribution center management equipment, automation and software products that will be introduced on this year’s trade show floor. Interstackable straight wall containers in four new heights The NewStac straight wall container now comes in a…
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…group at the trade association MHI offers a loading dock seal energy calculator to help you determine the energy usage at your dock. By scanning QR codes using a phone or tablet, facility managers can download commissioning and maintenance guidelines, eliminating the need for printed manuals. Key equipment here includes dock doors as well as seals and shelters. Rite-Hite’s latest…
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MHI has announced a new Solution Center will be introduced at Modex 2018 for smart city logistics and connected supply chain solutions. This Solution Center will be located in the C Hall adjacent to the collocated Transportation & Logistics Americas show. For the first time, Modex will have exhibits in both the B and C Hall of the Georgia World…
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…more than hype. According to MHI’s 2017 annual survey on next generation supply chains, 80% of respondents believe that the digital supply chain will be the predominate model within the next five years—with just 16% saying it’s happening today. Similarly, a 2016 survey from Capgemini found that 50% of those surveyed see “digital transformation” as “very important,” yet only 5%…
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…Haiti and U.S. East Coast with help from supply chain organizations. MHI announces details for ProMat 2017 Keynotes on sustainability, Industry 4.0 and speaker Magic Johnson highlight upcoming ProMat Conference.
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…such as Material Handling Institute (MHI) and International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) as well as interviews with industry experts such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives for key insights, both quantitative and qualitative, on the automated truck loading system market. The ATLS ecosystem comprises manufacturers such as Actiw Oy (Finland), GEBHARDT Fördertechnik GmbH (Germany), HAVER & BOECKER OHG (Germany),…
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…has to offer. From what MHI is saying, 2017 will be the biggest Promat ever. In that regard, there has been a lot of talk about where the industry fits in the supply chain, both around the table at our magazine as well as within the industry. I think that question misses the point: Supply chain people aren’t looking for…
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…attention, from prominent mention in MHI’s industry report keynote, to new robotics vendors on the exhibit floor. Robots in distribution centers (DCs) aren’t new, but new vendors are coming on the scene, touting “mobile autonomous” technology, meaning that you don’t need to install special infrastructure on floors or ceilings for the robots to be able to navigate. One new example…
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…recipients of the 4th annual MHI Innovation Awards were among 95 total applicants narrowed to 12 finalists in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best Innovation of an Existing Product and – new this year – Best IT Innovation. Intelligrated won Best Innovation of an Existing Product for its Intellisort cross-belt sorter with dynamic discharge compensation, which uses an algorithm and…
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…McCue Corporation 2) UNEX Manufacturing, Inc. 3) IAM Robotics Visit the MHI Blog to view the videos. Modex 2016 is scheduled to be held April 4-7, 2016 in Atlanta’s Georgia World Conference Center. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete Modex coverage.
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…Nichiyu Forklift to acquire UniCarriers MHI and MNF acquire all shares from Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Konecranes and Terex merge Companies reported combined revenues of $10 billion in 2014. Omron to acquire U.S.-based Adept Technology Omron positioned to serve manufacturers in automotive, digital device, food and beverage, packaging,…
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