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Retail industry report: Surviving in a struggling economy
By Tom Andel, Editor in Chief, 5/1/2008
Some economists point at poor retail sales early this year as proof that the United States is in a recession. Consumer spending accounts for more than 70% of U.S. economic activity, and The Wall Street Journal recently reported that retailers are bracing for tougher times, but a good indicator of how retail is doing includes a look at supply chains. More

Introducing the Reusable Packaging Association
By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor - 05/12/2008
The Returnable Pallet and Container Coalition has changed its name to reflect a new focus on entire packaging systems. More
3M spins off HighJump Software
By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor - 05/09/2008
After owning the supply chain software company for four years, 3M plans to sell HighJump to a private equity firm. More
Viastore Systems acquires systems integrator Blesco
By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor - 05/06/2008
Two Grand Rapids-based materials handling companies join forces. More
U.S.-based 3PLs crack $100 billion mark for third straight year
By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor - 05/06/2008
Despite market conditions, 3PLs are making an impact with strong service portfolios. More
U.S. service sector expands slightly
By Staff - 05/06/2008
The overall service sector reports growth in April, but the transportation/warehousing industry does not. More
TranSystems and Gross & Assoc. announce merger
By Staff - 05/05/2008
Deal helps TranSystems broaden its service offerings to include more “inside-the-box” expertise. More
Promote occupational safety this week
By Staff - 05/05/2008
Our editors provide some suggested reading for North American Occupational Safety and Health Week 2008. More
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Tom Andel, Editor-In-Chief, Modern Materials Handling
May 14, 2008
Maybe tomorrow's employees won't be zombies
There’s a new book out called “The Dumbest Generation.” Author Mark...
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On Your Worst Behavior
Frank, Modern's resident expert on imperfection,
May 12, 2008
Look out for people like me
You know, if anyone should be depressed, it’s me. You seen the kinda trouble I ...
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Tom Andel, Editor-In-Chief, Modern Materials Handling
May 6, 2008
Trust costs guts, but returns results
I was tempted to blow off Stephen M. R. Covey’s talk on “The Speed of Tru...
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Tom Andel, Editor-In-Chief, Modern Materials Handling
May 2, 2008
How materials handling is changing the world
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