One of the biggest challenges facing our industry today is workforce development. The fact is there is a significant shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing and the supply chain. Addressing this shortage will lead to future manufacturing and supply chain advancement across the globe.
We believe that the key to manufacturing competitiveness is innovation, and that innovation is driven by talent. A skilled workforce is essential for a new era of manufacturing that is marked by highly agile, networked enterprises that use information and analytics as well as talent and machinery to deliver products and services to diverse global markets.
This issue is not one that can be solved overnight, but initiatives put in place today can illuminate a path that will lead to future manufacturing and supply chain growth and innovation.
MHI has developed several programs to address the issue of workforce development starting at the high school and community college level with the MHI Technical Career Education Program (TCEP). This program offers instructional materials and real-world experience in state-of-the-art, fully-equipped working warehouses and distribution training centers.
At the university-level, the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) offers a variety of educational resources designed by educators, students and industry professionals to support material handling, logistics and supply chain education at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
In addition, the MHI Young Professionals Network (YPN) offers networking and resources for supply chain professionals as they are beginning and developing their careers. This group helps professionals under 40 with the information and tools they need to move forward in their ever-changing roles.
These programs actively participate in our ProMat and MODEX expos and offering special educational programs and show tours to the industry’s next generation of manufacturing and supply chain professionals.
MHI programs and events are designed to bring manufacturing and supply chain professionals together for sourcing, networking opportunities and professional growth. Visit MHI.org to learn more.
By George W. Prest, CEO, MHI
MacGregor’s game changing crane innovation
Cargotec Corporation’s offshore lifting equipment subsidiary MacGregor has developed a new crane featuring three-axis motion compensation.
The game-changing system has been designed to carry out installations, repairs, maintenance and general service duties in the renewable energy, oil and gas markets. According to a statement from MacGregor, the crane delivers full three-axis (x, y, and z) compensation enabling equipment to be landed on small, high platforms with little margin for error.
