In this MHI Cast, Kevin Jeong and Alex Glasmacher explore how Edge AI, computer vision and sensor fusion are transforming safety across warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing environments. From predictive collision avoidance and real-time hazard detection to autonomous systems and connected safety ecosystems, they discuss how organizations can move beyond reactive safety programs and build a more intelligent, proactive approach to protecting workers while improving operational performance.

Hot off the Women in Supply Chain panel at MODEX 2026, Stacy Atherton, joined by Amanda Vernaglia, shares critical insights on career advancement, leadership evolution, and workforce development in evolving material handling operations. Key strategies include embracing growth opportunities outside comfort zones, building confidence through progressive challenges, and developing systems thinking beyond technical expertise.

What do hockey, water skiing pyramids, and leadership have in common? Join Steve Riege and guest, John Paxton, CEO of MHI, as they explore the experiences and mindset that shaped his leadership journey, from engineering crane systems to leading one of  the supply chain industry’s most influential organizations. Along the way, he discusses embracing change, building culture, mentoring future leaders, and leading with “yes.”