Episodes

March 9, 2020

The Final 50 Feet Problem

MHI's Director of Education and Standards, Pat Davison, sits down live at MODEX 2020 to discuss the difficulties caused by the final fifty feet of delivery.
March 9, 2020

Automating Last Inch Handoff into Self-Serve Success - How enterprise mobility solutions increase efficiencies and savings.

See how investing in self-serve mobile device management provides streamlined and more accountable warehouse operations, which translates to sustainable competitive advantages and bottom-line savings.
March 9, 2020

How DICKíS Sporting Goods Wins with Omni-Channel Automation

Learn how DICK'S Sporting Goods leveraged automation to transition its New York distribution center into an omni-channel powerhouse that supports 160 stores and same-day e-commerce shipping.
March 8, 2020

How MHI's Solutions Community is Tackling Labor Shortages

MHI's Executive VP of Membership and Industry Leadership, Christian Dow, discusses the tools MHI's Solutions Community offers to members to address supply chain labor shortages– ahead of their MODEX 2020 session, "Solutions Community of MHI: Do You Have a Labor Shortage? The Solutions Community of MHI Can Help".
March 8, 2020

Labor & Resource Management

Labor availability and planning are challenges in an ever-changing landscape of e-commerce. The ability to plan and balance workforce in real-time is critical to fulfillment operations.
March 8, 2020

Forever Faster - How PUMA centralized its European Distribution Network

This seminar will present a case study on how Puma consolidated several warehouses into a single highly automated Omni-channel warehouse to support the European market.
March 8, 2020

The Future of Maintenance in an Automated World

Maintenance, especially of automated solutions, is increasingly important to a company's overall success. Come learn how to get started, build a maintenance team and prepare for the future.
March 8, 2020

From Hoverboards to Lift trucks: What you need to know about lithium-ion batteries and the battery management systems and standards that surround them

Are lithium-ion batteries safe to use in industrial and commercial applications? This seminar will discuss the latest advances in lithium-ion battery technology for industrial lift trucks.
March 8, 2020

The Battle Rages On... Attacking Fulfillment and Winning

Want to overcome increasing order fulfillment challenges? Learn how to prepare your supply chain to keep up with changing demand by integrating expandable, flexible and adaptable systems.
March 8, 2020

Capturing a Competitive Edge in Today's On-Demand World

Innovation is exploding. Learn to identify emerging opportunities to capture a competitive edge through automation, connected products, software and data-driven solutions in this digital revolution!
March 8, 2020

Leveraging Practical Robotics in Manufacturing and Distribution

Learn how to leverage practical robotics to improve distribution and fulfilment and overcome labor shortage. Determine if practical robotics could improve efficiencies for your organization.
March 8, 2020

Funding Distribution and Logistics Projects: What is the competition?

It is crucial to the approval and success of any improvement project to set and manage appropriate expecations with all parties to win much-needed investment in distribution.
March 8, 2020

Innovation Doesn't Have to be Disruptive to Make a Difference: 3 Small Steps Toward Improving Your Operation

The most successful and beneficial way to automate your operation happens with small steps, not big leaps.
March 8, 2020

How the Largest Automotive Manufacturing Facility in North America is Getting Ahead with AMR's

Learn how Universal logistics turned to AMR's working with employees to help them meet their targets, reduce continuous need for overtime, minimize upfront investment and realize a compelling ROI.
March 8, 2020

How To Gain A Competitive Advantage by Actually Implementing Real-Time Data Analytics

Although everyone talking about IoT, Big Data and AI, few companies have implemented these technologies into their operations. This session provides a guide to integrate real-time analytics.
March 8, 2020

AS/RS of MHI presents: Determining which AS/RS is best for your application

Although everyone talking about IoT, Big Data and AI, few companies have implemented these technologies into their operations. This session provides a guide to integrate real-time analytics.
March 8, 2020

Navigating Data with Disruptive Technologies

Navigating Data with Disruptive Technologies to Analyze, Cleanse and Fix the Way Your Company Consumes Data
March 8, 2020

Bridging the Labor Gap in your DC

Today's distribution centers are struggling to keep pace with the explosion of modern e-commerce. Learn about the latest advances in robotic solutions and how they can augment your workforce.
March 8, 2020

Automation, Integration & Energy Systems

AGVs are an industry standard. Key elements such as the logistics interface for IT integration and the trend toward lithium-ion battery systems with automatic charging, continue to evolve.
March 8, 2020

Voice Technology is Finally Hear for the Food Processing Industry!

Learn how a new and proprietary Voice solution speeds truck loading by reducing congestion and conflicts during the staging of produced goods in Food Processing and other manufacturing facilities.
March 8, 2020

EASE of MHI presents: Until Automation Does It All - Apply Good Ergonomics to Protect Your Workers Now

This session briefly reviews some pros & cons of moving to automation and then presents ways through simple equipment options and applied ergonomics to enhance the productivity and worker health now.
March 8, 2020

Warehouse Execution Systems and the Smart Distribution Center

A detailed look at today's Warehouse Execution Systems and how they augment and complement WMS solutions, marching towards the truly intelligent and autonomous distribution center.
March 8, 2020

How to maximize your space efficiency and productivity with Slotting Optimization

With a focus on delivering double digit savings in operational costs we will review the benefits of product slotting both in labor and resource utilization.
March 8, 2020

3PL Selection

Learn how to select a quality 3PL provider for our supply chain. Understand the warning signs of a partnership mis-match and make the best selection of a partner the first time!