New survey from Rockwell Automation finds GenAI as top tech investment for manufacturers
March 26, 2024
Cobots, AMRs, and AGVs also rank as top tech investments in Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report, which gauges the impact of emerging technologies across multiple challenges. The global study surveyed more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries.
ProGlove and topsystem partner on hands-free picking solution
March 26, 2024
Product bundle combines topsystem's pick-by-voice solution with wearable scanners from ProGlove.
February and year-to-date U.S. import growth see gains, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence
March 25, 2024
February imports, at 2.44 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) increased 21% compared to February 2023. And when taking into account, the timing of the Lunar New Year, coupled with the impact of ongoing Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions, the firm explained that U.S.-bound imports over the first two months of 2024, at 5.04 million TEU, posted a 14% annual increase over 2023’s 4.40 million TEU,
Fabric adds co-CEO to expand U.S. market presence
March 25, 2024
Provider of e-fulfillment automation appoints Curt Avallone as co-CEO. Longtime company executive Avi (Jack) Jacoby will remain with Fabric as co-CEO.
NRF 2024 retail sales forecast calls for growth
March 21, 2024
NRF is pegging 2024 retail sales to increase between 2.5%-to-3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. Should this forecast come to fruition, NRF said that it would top 2023 retail sales, which rose 3.6% to $5.1 trillion.
Hyundai Material Handling announces its 2023 Dealer Awards
March 21, 2024
HMH recognizes lift truck dealers that exceed goals at reception held during MODEX.
Pallet recycler and services company PLA appoints Steve Clark as CEO
March 20, 2024
Clark joined the PLA leadership team in 2022 when Propak, the supply chain services company he founded in 1999, was acquired by PLA.
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