Wednesday, January 05, 2011

The Institute of Supply Management reported today in its December Non-Manufacturing Report on Business that the non-manufacturing sector remained on a growth path for the 12th straight month. The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known at the NMI—was 57.1 in December, a 2.1 percent increase from November. Like the ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business, a reading above 50 represents growth.

Robotics supplier strengthens position in food processing and packaging industries

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Even though many facets of the industrial real estate market are not close to a full recovery, one area in which appears to be growing are markets with strong logistics infrastructure that serve as distribution hubs to regions with large populations, according to a report issued by global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

Monday, January 03, 2011

The ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business stated that the index the ISM uses to measure the manufacturing sector—also known as the PMI—was 57.0 percent in December, which was 0.4 percent higher than November.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Warehouse control system helps developer of weight management products stay lean.

Cold storage warehouse operation moves millions of pounds of product monthly with reliable lift truck fleet.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Automated storage prevents workers from going around and around.

Strained distributor improves speed and accuracy from the warehouse to the store shelf.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Creative partnership replaces multiple vendors with a single service provider.

Fans keep workspace cool while a smoke detector keeps employees safe.