Sara Pearson Specter

1 month ago | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sara Pearson Specter |Robin Lamerson

BY ISTOCK.COM/MONKEYBUSINESSIMAGESNo matter how you slice it, the supply chain workforce of the future will be vastly more diverse than ever before. Although supply chains have traditionally been white male‑dominated, the status quo is quickly changing due to multiple factors. Among them are the growing racial and ethnic diversity among successively younger generations, the increasing number of women entering the field and the larger number of older people remaining in the workforce longer.

Sep 17, 2024 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sara Pearson Specter |Robin Lamerson

BY Every year, MHI’s Annual Industry Report queries supply chain leaders on a multitude of topics surrounding their adoption and deployment of innovative technologies—including automation. Survey questions ascertain budgets, operational challenges, investment plans, obstacles to technology adoption and more. Among the biggest barriers to implementing automation? The lack of a clear business case.

May 31, 2024 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sara Pearson Specter |Robin Lamerson

BY Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation have dominated the supply chain technology adoption conversation over the past year. Recognition of their ability to enhance resilience amid unpredictability and improve environmental responsibility has contributed to companies’ increased investment in these innovative solutions.

Feb 26, 2024 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sara Pearson Specter |Robin Lamerson

In supply chain, perhaps no question is asked more often than “where’s my stuff?” From ocean freight aboard transport ships, ports and inbound logistics via rail or tractor trailer, to receiving at the warehouse or distribution center for crossdocking or put away into stored inventory, to brick-and-mortar store replenishment and order fulfillment via parcel carrier, to last mile delivery of individual packages, achieving visibility and transparency is the brass ring all stakeholders want to...

Sep 8, 2023 | mhisolutionsmag.com | Sara Pearson Specter |Robin Lamerson

BY For the past decade, global management consulting firm Kearney has produced an annual Reshoring Index report to uncover the mindset of top U.S. executives surrounding reshoring. This year—for the first time—the results prompted Kearney Partner and lead author of the report Patrick Van den Bossche to declare that the reshoring trend is real. is real.