Warehouse automation sourcing is growing more complex as regulatory focus on national security forces companies to evaluate where tech components originate and the long-term impact on their systems. In this MHI Supply Chain Tech Talk, experts from the MHI Solutions Community’s Systems Integrators Committee, Robert Jones, Senior Consultant from Integrated Systems Design, Gaetano Ciaravella, Global Business Unit Director of Automation & Shuttle Solutions at Eurofork Group, and Stephen Dryer, Senior Product Manager of Robotics at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, examine the evolving FCC landscape, lessons from past regulations, and component sourcing risk management. They also share key considerations for new investments, fleet expansions, and resilient sourcing strategies.

Moving large, heavy materials has traditionally required skilled operators, specialized equipment, and processes where safety and precision are critical. But advances in mobile automation are expanding what's possible. In this MHI Supply Chain Tech Talk, MHI's Mobile Automation Group (MAG) experts, Brian Markison, Jason Stoecker, and Nick Ellens, discuss what's driving the adoption of heavy load automation, the technologies enabling new applications, and the role that safety and industry standards play as these systems scale. They'll also explore real-world applications and what organizations should consider when determining whether a heavy load process is right for automation.