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Services sector sees continued growth in March, notes ISM
The Services PMI, at 51.5 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), fell 1.2% in March, while growing, at a slower rate, for the 15th consecutive month. This marks growth in 45 of the last 46 months, with December 2022 being the one…
Pack Expo East has largest show to date
Pack Expo East continues to break records with its largest show to date, attracting 7,977 attendees and over 500 exhibitors across 120,000 net square feet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from March 18-20.
Advance Lifts marks 50th anniversary
Since Advance Lifts’ founding in 1974, the company has provided lifts for retail, package handling, air cargo, food processing, material handling, automotive, manufacturing, warehouses, aerospace, construction, fabricating & metalworking, and other industrial applications.
ISM reports March manufacturing growth after 16 months of contraction
The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI came in at 50.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), 47.8 reading in March, and contracting after 16 months of declines. ISM added that the overall economy grew, at a faster rate, in…
Siemens, Universal Robots, and Zivid partner to unveil smart robotic picking solution
Solution combines UR's cobot arms with Siemens' SIMATIC Robot Pick AI software, and Zivid's 3D sensors. The robotic picking solution will be presented in depth for the first time on April 4 at a webinar hosted by the trio.
WERC annual conference program spans education, networking, facility tours
To be held June 2-5 at the Hilton, Anatole in Dallas, the conference is designed to empower logistics professionals.
AI-based inventory monitoring solution provider Gather AI raises $17 million
Organizations using Gather AI's autonomous inventory monitoring drones include NFI, GEODIS, DSV, Barrett Distribution, and DPI Specialty Foods.
NRF 2024 retail sales forecast calls for growth
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.
CMC Packaging Automation North America unveils Tech Center in Atlanta
With over 140+ machines installed nationwide and a dedicated team of 200 field engineers, CMC Packaging Automation North America serves a wide range of clients, including major retailers, e-commerce giants, 3PLs, and logistics companies.
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Latest Technology News
NetLogistik partners with Vuzix subsidiary Moviynt to offer mobility solutions for warehouses
NetLogistics now a referral partner able to offer and deploy a platform from Moviynt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vuzix.
Lucas Watson appointed CSO for Körber’s Parcel Logistics business in North America
Watson will lead all business development and marketing functions for the region.
C-suite Interview with Keith Moore, CEO, AutoScheduler.AI: MODEX was a meeting place for innovation
Artificial intelligence was ubiquitous at MODEX 2024
Walmart deploying autonomous lift trucks at four of its high-tech DCs
After a 16-month proof of concept at one of its high-tech DCs, Walmart is deploying 19 autonomous forklifts across four facilities, according to post from the retailer.
60 Seconds with Bob Trebilcock, outgoing executive editor, Modern Materials Handling
We sat down with our own Bob Trebilcock to discuss the industry as he steps away from the editorial role.
Kathleen Phelps to join FORTNA as chief financial officer
Phelps brings 20 years of financial leadership experience with global multi-billion-dollar businesses.
Coles automates grocery distribution in Australia
See inside the highly automated Coles grocery distribution center.
2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges
Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission
Autonomous mobile robots are the current leading figure in the move to mobile automation. Their mission is quite simple: Reduce the cost of shipping everything.
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Hyster recognizes Dealers of Distinction for 2023
The award honors dealer partners that have exhibited focused leadership and continue to drive their organizations to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of materials handling.
Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins as COO
Material handling solution provider in Southeast promotes Perkins from executive VP role
2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges
Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.
Toyota Material Handling North America appoints Mark Taggart as CFO
As TMHNA CFO, Taggart will shape the financial strategy of TMHNA’s major group companies – Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission
Autonomous mobile robots are the current leading figure in the move to mobile automation. Their mission is quite simple: Reduce the cost of shipping everything.
Learn from lift truck service history
How capturing data about service events drives a virtuous circle back to operator coaching opportunities and better-informed equipment choices.
Two voices of reason on pallet materials
A wooden pallet manufacturer and university professor bring some nice balance to the discussion about pallet materials this Earth Day.
K.Hartwall and its Australian distribution partner, Retailquip, join forces
Finnish company K.Hartwall, known for intralogistics solutions including returnable load carriers, electric tugger trains and autonomous mobile robots, sees move as strengthening its APAC business
Toyota Material Handling honors its top forklift dealers in North America
President's Award recognizes dealers who perform at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales, finance, customer satisfaction and overall operations.
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Latest Blog Posts
60 Seconds with Bob Trebilcock, outgoing executive editor, Modern Materials Handling
We sat down with our own Bob Trebilcock to discuss the industry as he steps away from the editorial role.
Learn from lift truck service history
How capturing data about service events drives a virtuous circle back to operator coaching opportunities and better-informed equipment choices.
Two voices of reason on pallet materials
A wooden pallet manufacturer and university professor bring some nice balance to the discussion about pallet materials this Earth Day.
The reBound Podcast: How Pitney-Bowes is innovating with autonomous vehicles.
On this episode, PBs SVP of operations excellence and collaborative innovation discusses why and how the leader in global shipping and mailing is integrating autonomous trucks into its fleet.
Packaging Corner: Be open to change
Not every tote or container solution is off-the-shelf. That’s where a partnership can deliver out-sized results.
60 Seconds with Robert Martichenko of American Logistics Aid Network
Modern's editor sat down with Robert to discuss different efforts by ALAN to help disaster relief efforts.
The reBound Podcast: Looking for talent in all the right places: How Essendant is revolutionizing recruitment
On this episode, Tim Engstrom, SVP of supply chain at Essendant, discusses a new approach to recruiting overlooked talent on the line and building supply chain leaders of the future.
The reBound Podcast: Innovation in the 3PL supply chain
On this episode, Maersk’s Yujie Su discusses just what it takes to innovate at one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies
60 Seconds with Jordan Taft, Welder at Raymond Corporation
Our editor sat down with Jordan Taft, Welder at Raymond Corporation to discuss his career and future plans.
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