Scott Summerville, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Automation joins Toyota Material Handling NA CEO Brett Wood in a conversation for MHI.cast – MHI’s Business Intelligence Podcast. MHI.cast talks to the industry’s best minds to uncover their supply chain stories. They explore real-world case studies and get unique perspectives on key trends and emerging technologies from every corner of the material handling, logistics and supply chain space. In this episode, titled “Operational Success,” Summerville talks about how operational performance shapes Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s company philosophies. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on the MHI website.
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