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U.S. logistics costs drop for first time in six years, benchmark report says
By John D. Schultz, Contributing Editor, 6/19/2009
Inventory-to-sales ratio had the swiftest rise in that benchmark since 1982 across the entire distribution chain--wholesale, manufacturing and retail, report says. More

3PL: EPA awards Regal Logistics highest fuel efficiency rating
Staff - 06/29/2009
3PL trucking division receives perfect environmental performance score. More
Materials handling: New CEMA conveyor book now available
Lorie King Rogers, Associate Editor - 06/26/2009
In-depth guide is everything you always wanted to know about unit handling conveyors. More
Materials handling: Intelligrated completes acquisition of FKI Logistex
Staff - 06/24/2009
Strategic combination was made final June 19. More
Lift trucks: California Air Resource Board releases new standards
Lorie King Rogers, Associate Editor - 06/23/2009
The regulation is expected to reduce HC and NOx emissions by 5.7 tons per day in 2010 and 6.2 tons per day in 2020 - like taking 200,000 cars off the road. More
3PL: ProLogis leases 114,000 square feet to 3PL provider in Japan
Staff - 06/20/2009
Agreement marks Ricoh Group's fifth lease agreement with ProLogis globally and first with ProLogis in Asia. More
Manufacturing: Economic data presents mixed views for recovery
By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor - 06/17/2009
Companies continue to be cautious in their approach to placing orders and are much more cognizant of the risks that are in their supply chains. More
Fuel cells: Nuvera to deliver fuel cell power systems and hydrogen refueling station to H-E-B
Staff - 06/17/2009
Fuel cell units will power Class II forklift trucks at the company's distribution center operations. More
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
July 1, 2009
Kids on forklifts? Stop it!
I was listening to my favorite rush hour FM morning team while commuting from kitchen...
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
June 27, 2009
Lift trucks: when safety's not valued, everyone pays
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
June 24, 2009
Make the connection between planes, trains and forklifts
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
June 22, 2009
Lift trucks like caulk: good gap fillers.
I wanted to share one more observation that came out of my researching lift truck lea...
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