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Keeping Workers in the Loop When Implementing Automation

1 month ago | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

BY , EVP OF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHIAt manufacturing plants and warehouses plagued by high turnover, it might seem like employees don’t truly value their jobs and happily would jump ship to make a few bucks more somewhere else. That outlook tends to change, however, upon the first sign of new automated material‑handling solutions in the facility, as workers begin to fear that they’re being replaced by machines.
Conditions-Monitoring Software Provides Big Benefits, With Some Risk

Sep 17, 2024 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

BY , EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHIKenny Rogers surely wasn’t thinking about complex supply chains when he sang, “I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in,” but his song should resonate with supply chain executives who are harnessing the power of conditions-monitoring (CM) software. Like Rogers, managers of warehouses and manufacturing plants want to be updated on current conditions so they can address potential problems immediately.
Using Automation to Optimize Labor in the Cold Chain

May 31, 2024 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

MHI Solutions CommunityBY , EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHIWhen professional football players take the field in subzero weather conditions wearing short-sleeved jerseys and no extra layers, they’re touting their toughness. But in reality, they’ve got nothing on the dedicated warehouse workers who handle refrigerated and frozen products day in and day out.
Full Spectrum Supply Chain Visibility Starts with Software

Feb 26, 2024 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

BY CHRISTIAN DOW, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHIIf you’re managing a warehouse or distribution center, then you’ve got many questions on your mind. Do I have the products and manpower I need to get all these orders out the door? Are this week’s deliveries still on schedule? Am I meeting my customers’ expectations? Where are my major pain points, and how are they limiting my throughput? What would happen if orders spiked 20%?
Predictive Maintenance Can Maximize Uptime to Unlock a Facility’s Potential

Dec 20, 2023 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

BY CHRISTIAN DOW, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHIIf you’ve ever noticed that your car gets substantially worse mileage per gallon than was advertised at the dealership, then you understand why predictive and preventative maintenance are so essential to warehouse operations.
Don’t Let DEI Burnout Negate Your Company’s Progress

Dec 20, 2023 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

BY , EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHIThree years ago, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) was at the forefront of many organizations’ agendas. Motivated to change their cultures and drive greater inclusivity, awareness of biases and the importance of embracing employees’ differences, companies committed to change.
Making the Case to the C-Suite for a New Warehouse Management System

Sep 8, 2023 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

MHI Solutions CommunityBY CHRISTIAN DOW, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP, MHIIf warehouse workers are constantly bumping into each other while navigating high-traffic aisles, then hiring more manpower likely would add to the chaos instead of boosting throughput. Likewise, moving into a bigger warehouse, a tremendous undertaking with a hefty cost, is no quick fix for businesses experiencing prolonged growing pains.
Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Sep 8, 2023 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Christian Dow |Robin Lamerson

Unconscious biases (also called implicit biases) are the engrained social stereotypes about other people or groups that everyone carries without being aware of them. These attitudes can be related to age, race, gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation, appearance, political affiliation and many other attributes. Why does this matter to your business? Because when employees experience unconscious bias in the workplace, company culture and performance suffers.