Open Sky Group and Dotcom Distribution wrap up first phase of major transformation project
February 3, 2022
Dotcom Distribution, with implementation services and project management from Open Sky, is deploying Blue Yonder's supply chain solutions and Optricity's slotting solution in a high velocity e-commerce and multi-channel distribution environment
Rite-Hite’s headquarters project goes green with solar panels on building
February 2, 2022
Headquarters project for provider of dock levelers, vehicle restraints and other systems and equipment, on track for completion by early summer in Milwaukee, with multiple sustainability features used, including some from the company's DuctSox subsidiary.
A3: robot sales in North America have strongest year ever in 2021
February 2, 2022
New Association for Advancing Automation (A3) report shows $2 billion in sales for provider of industrial robots in 2021 – up 28% over 2020
ZAPI GROUP acquires BlueBotics
February 2, 2022
BlueBotics offers natural navigation technology for AGVs and AMRs.
Loadsmart lands $200 million in Series D financing
February 1, 2022
Freight technology company also offers a standalone dock appointment solution for warehouses
Manufacturing begins 2022 with continued growth, reports ISM
February 1, 2022
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, at 57.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), was down 1.2% compared to December’s 58.8. This marks the 20th consecutive month of growth, at a slower rate, coupled with January also representing the 20th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.
KPI Integrated Solutions acquires Precision Distribution Consulting, and SIMCON Solutions
February 1, 2022
Move positioned as adding to KPI's expertise and software capabilities around analytics, network strategy, warehouse design, and simulation
Robotics industry pioneer John Burg retires after nearly four decades
February 1, 2022
Burg's efforts and vision credited with helped thousands of manufacturers gain advantages via robotics during his long career
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas recognizes top dealers for three brands
February 1, 2022
The 25th annual award program honors 21 dealers, representing the Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products across North America.
Sam’s Club starts national deployment of automated inventory analytics robots
January 31, 2022
Implementation to leverage scanning accessory which can attach to the almost 600 autonomous floor scrubbers already deployed within Sam’s Club stores nationwide.
Vimaan emerges from stealth, announces $25 million in funding
January 28, 2022
Startup offers solutions based on real-time computer vision, aimed at 100% warehouse inventory accuracy
Texwrap joins the Contract Packaging Association
January 27, 2022
Provider of shrink wrapping and bundling solutions aims to further its connections with contract manufacturers
Diversified Fall Protection announces two acquisitions
January 27, 2022
Acquires California-based Versatile Systems, Inc., and Utah-founded Rooftop Anchor to expand footprint of services nationwide
MiR’s autonomous mobile robot sales up 42% in 2021
January 27, 2022
MiR sees growing sales for its AMRs in the logistics and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors, building off its strongholds in automotive and electronics
DHL Supply Chain to invest $15 million to further automate DCs via Boston Dynamics collaboration
January 26, 2022
DHL and Boston Dynamics announce multi-year agreement that begins with equipping DHL facilities in North America with Stretch, Boston Dynamics' newest robot specifically designed to automate the unloading process in distribution centers.
Vecna Robotics gains $65 million in Series C funding
January 26, 2022
Tiger Global Management leads investment round, with aim to bring material handling automation solutions to warehouse operators and manufacturers to help solve persistent supply chain and labor problems.
ELFA equipment leasing index for December shows small year-over-year decline
January 26, 2022
December leasing business volume down 3% year-over-year, up 49% month-to-month, and up almost 9% at year-end
Exhibit sales trending up for PACK EXPO East 2022, March 21-23
January 25, 2022
Total space sales pacing ahead for PACK EXPO East, whose exhibits and content span a range of state-of-the-art packaging and processing solutions.
Supply chain intelligence provider Verusen nets $25 million in Series B funding
January 25, 2022
Funds expected to help provider of AI-based supply management analytics to expand reach into direct materials intelligence
WMS vendor Mantis merges with logistics IT provider ecovium
January 24, 2022
With merger, ecovium Group and Mantis will offer supply chain execution (SCE) solutions on an international level by combining platforms for TMS, shipping, customs and WMS.