Corrugated box industry keeps supply chain moving amid Covid-19 challenges
March 20, 2020
The manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes are working to keep transport packaging flowing to makers of essential products including packaging for food and other consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, tissue and hygiene products and more amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
FlexQube celebrates 5 years of its DesignOnDemand platform
March 19, 2020
In five years, the online platform has helped more than 500 customers create, develop and redesign their material handling solutions.
Aptean acquires Paragon Software Systems
March 18, 2020
Acquisition adds Paragon's routing, logistics, scheduling, and home delivery capabilities, which have seen strong growth from e-commerce.
Covid-19 notification for attendees of Modex 2020
March 18, 2020
MHI is notifying all MODEX 2020 participants about a possible exposure to COVID-19 during the expo.
Librestream makes remote expert app free to assist with Covid-19 challenges
March 18, 2020
Librestream enables businesses to maintain operational continuity and worker safety during Covid-19 pandemic.
Report: Covid-19 pandemic will force companies to radically rethink how they operate
March 18, 2020
ABI Research Analysts share their thoughts on the likely short-and long-term impacts the global pandemic will have on technology and end markets
AccuSpeechMobile expands voice automated workflow reach with support for iOS mobile devices
March 18, 2020
The new support for iOS allows organizations to voice optimize operational workflows in the warehouse, field and plant running on Apple mobile devices.
U.S.-bound shipments bear the brunt of coronavirus and reduced demand, reports Panjiva
March 17, 2020
February shipments—at 846,054—decreased 7.5% compared to February 2019, and containerized freight shipments, for the month, were down 4.5%. On a year-to-date basis through February, U.S.-bound waterborne shipments—at 1,874,305—are down 5.4% compared to the same period a year ago.
U.S. retail sales are mixed in February, reports Commerce
March 17, 2020
ebruary U.S. retail sales are mixed, reports Department of Commerce
Strategic expansion of Inther Group in North America
March 17, 2020
System integrator Inther Group has opened a new location in San
Francisco to further expand its products and solutions for internal logistics
automation in the US market.
Modex seminar podcast: Coronavirus and Global Supply Chains: What You Need to Know Now
March 17, 2020
MODEX 2020 featured a seminar on COVID-19 and the impact on global supply chains that is now available as a podcast on MHI cast.
New report in MHI’s Roadmap Series: “Transformation Age: Shaping Your Future”
March 17, 2020
Report is a call to action for U.S. companies to refine their business models and adapt new tools for success in this era.
WERC 2020 Annual Conference canceled
March 16, 2020
Regular updates and announcements will be posted on werc.org/2020 and our other member communication channels.
2020 MHI Spring Meetings canceled due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Due to the growing concern about COVID-19, MHI is canceling the Spring Meetings originally scheduled to be held at the Westin Charlotte from April 26-29.
CEMA reports January 2020 orders down 6.54% compared to January 2019
March 16, 2020
January 2020 shipments decreased by 14% when compared to January 2019 billed sales.
Life Cycle Engineering introduces maintenance planning and scheduling certification
March 16, 2020
Life Cycle Institute, the human performance practice at Life Cycle Engineering (LCE), has added a Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Certification (PSC) to its portfolio of educational resources for asset-intensive manufacturers and facilities seeking to adopt work management best practices.
Call for applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
March 16, 2020
Submissions due by June 15 for program recognizing implementation of reusable transport packaging solutions
ISM member survey takes a deep dive on how coronavirus is altering global supply chains
March 13, 2020
A survey issued this week by the Tempe, Ariz.-based Institute for Supply Management (ISM) took a deep dive into how supply chains dealing with coronavirus, as it continues to wreak havoc on their supply chain operations.
Taking hard hits and earning respect: Peyton and Archie Manning share leadership lessons
March 12, 2020
Wednesday keynote emphasizes teamwork, preparation, collaboration and flexibility.