MMH    Topics    News

Topic: News


SSI Schaefer starts producing face masks for DCs, waste collectors and clients
Company plans to produce as many as 1,000 masks per week in North Carolina and Mexico locations.

Jump Technologies expands inventory tracking, reporting for hospital supply chains
Enhancements allow hospitals to quickly and easily take physical inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE), identify and locate on-hand inventory, and export data for reporting

BluJay and Loadsmart announce strategic partnership
Integration offers shippers new tools to improve efficiency and gain superior visibility for their shipments

PMMI board member Nancy Wilson selected as a 2020 STEP Ahead awardee
Wilson honored for advancing women and the next generation in packaging and processing

Rice Lake acquires Postea
Rice Lake Weighing Systems has acquired The Postea Group, a Boston-based developer and manufacturer of dimensioning equipment and software.

SAP Ariba Discovery available free for suppliers during pandemic
During the ongoing coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic, SAP, the global leader in enterprise application management software has taken measured steps to enable shippers and suppliers hustle to respond to urgent fulfillment requests.

INTURN announces strategic partnership with SAP
Partnership to extend inventory lifecycle solutions for slow-moving and excess inventory beyond existing ERP capabilities.

Berkshire Grey offers RaaS options
RaaS can unlock the value of robotic fulfillment for retailers and etailers both struggling to keep up with current demand and those planning for future surges.

Vargo and Körber announce alliance
Together, companies will conquer supply chain complexity through latest WMS, WES, system design, MHE, and automation solutions

PowerFleet outlines how forklift telematics can support social distancing efforts
Infographic illustrates how to use technology to stay productive while ensuring safe operations.

EXPO PACK México canceled amid Covid-19 concerns
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and in following the recommendations of the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has canceled EXPO PACK México (June 2-5, 2020, Expo Santa Fe México, Mexico City).

March non-manufacturing data shows growth despite coronavirus, says ISM
The March NMI came in at 52.5 in March, down 4.8% from February’s 57.3 reading (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which marks the highest reading over the last year. The NMI headed up for the 122nd consecutive month, and the March NMI is 2.5% below the 12-month average of 55.0 and is the lowest reading over that span.

Zebra study: Number of field service providers operating predictively will double by 2025
Faster mobile networks will also give rise to mobile technology adoption in the field.

Other Voices: Fulfillment metrics that increase sales and customer satisfaction
Businesses should routinely evaluate fulfillment metrics to prevent inventory issues and delivery delays.

GCCA partners with Distillery Association to help food supply chain function effectively
95% of food produced or manufactured in – or imported into – the United States goes through third-party warehouses and distribution centers before it reaches American consumers.

ISM: Covid-19 impacts March manufacturing data
As the global coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic, continues to take hold, virtually every aspect of the economy is feeling its effect, coupled with ongoing uncertainty that is taking a toll, especially on manufacturing. That was a major theme in the March edition of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today.

FOG Software Group acquires ProShip from Quadient (formerly Neopost)
Supply chain software leader acquires provider of carrier-compliant solutions for medium- and high-volume shippers.

Business Roundtable, NAM combine COVID-19 response efforts to address critical shortages
Partnership brings together full strength of U.S. business and manufacturing communities.

Tank Holding acquires Meese
The Meese acquisition also provides some intriguing synergy opportunities with one of Tank Holding’s other recent acquisitions, Chemtainer, who is another major player in the laundry linen, and broader material handling market.

Grant Thornton teams with LLamasoft to serve supply chain customers
Partnership leverages Grant Thornton's consulting experience in supply chain transformation with Llamasoft’s optimization technology, AI capabilities and other advanced algorithms.


Latest Resources

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
More resources
 


Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.