Sandy Smith

1 month ago | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sandy Smith |Robin Lamerson

BY Robots in the warehouse. Artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive analytics. There is no doubt that the supply chain industry is embracing today’s technology. But just how ready is the industry to use AI‑enabled tools in another area—that which deals with all aspects of its people management? While firms may not be ready to hand their entire human resources department over to AI, tools that can help recruit, train and grow employees certainly maximize efficiency.

1 month ago | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sandy Smith |Robin Lamerson

Product SpotlightBY Safety is at the core of the work of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA). However, this committee of “friendly competitors” does not merely replicate the work of federal regulators but rather sees its role as enhancing when it comes to understanding the nuances of overhead traveling cranes and gantry cranes.

May 31, 2024 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sandy Smith |Robin Lamerson

Product SpotlightBY MHI’s Mobile Automation Group (MAG) fills an important role in connecting suppliers to end users and helping integrators understand that mobile automation is just one part of the overall warehouse process. But none of that matters if safety isn’t at the forefront. “That’s not going to change” as a focus of the group, said Brian Keiger, chair of MAG and vice president of MHI member Conveyco. “There’s a huge interest now in automation.