Recent MHI Report highlights the industry’s talent shortage

Human ResourcesMoney Matters
Written By Jennifer Joslyn

The ProMat industry show took place in Chicago this week and MHI attendees had a lot to say about the supply chain. Their annual report collects a survey of over 2,000 industry professionals and asked respondents to identify the top 5 challenges a supply chain company is currently facing. The top issues cited by those surveyed were hiring/retaining qualified workers and talent shortages. These results are highlighting a large problem, due to over 57% of people citing this as the #1 challenge.

Another hot topic at the industry show was the green initiatives spreading throughout the sector. Many consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are seeking out products and services that are more sustainable. This includes everything from energy-efficient appliances to low-emissions vehicles. By focusing on sustainability and going green, MHI can tap into this growing market and meet the demand for more environmentally friendly products.

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