ALAN opens nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
May 10, 2024
The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has officially opened nominations for its eighth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards
Kenco to install an AutoStore system at its Jeffersonville, Ind., DC
May 9, 2024
With systems integration partner KPI Solutions, Kenco’s new automated storage and retrieval system will shorten click-to-delivery times for the 3PL’s eCommerce customers starting this summer
Schneider Electric rolling out WMS and TMS solutions from Manhattan Associates at scale
May 9, 2024
Manhattan Active Supply Chain, which refers to the combination of Manhattan Active WM and Manhattan Active TM, will be implemented in over 20 distribution centers. Additionally, Schneider Electric plans to deploy Manhattan Active TM across a further 200+ operational sites.
Tom Panzarella appointed Chief Technology Officer at Seegrid
May 8, 2024
As CTO for the provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for materials handling, Panzarella will lead Seegrid’s technology innovation and product development.
Mallard Manufacturing joins the MacLean-Fogg family of companies
May 8, 2024
Founded in 1960, Mallard Manufacturing provides custom gravity flow storage solutions.
Women in Manufacturing Association to offer 4th annual Moms in MFG Conference
May 7, 2024
Event brings together manufacturing professionals with dual responsibilities of career and caregiving
Fox Robotics and KION NA announce strategic partnership
May 7, 2024
Company collaboration scales supply chain for FoxBot ATL, establishes nationwide service and support network for autonomous forklifts
April Services PMI contracts following 15 months of growth, reports ISM
May 6, 2024
The Services PMI, at 49.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) fell 2.0%. The last time the index contracted was in December 2022, when it came in at 49 and prior to that the last month seeing contraction was in May 2020, when it came in at 45.4.
Toyota Industries Corporation launches Toyota Automated Logistics Group to house acquired companies
May 6, 2024
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore).
RoboGeorgia launches to make Georgia a leading robotics and automation hub
May 3, 2024
The member-driven organization brings together industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizers to position Georgia at the forefront of robotics and automation innovation.
Hyster-Yale Group provides students with real-world AI experience in 2024 Kellogg Design Challenge
May 2, 2024
Representatives from HYG and Northwestern University judged submissions from 16 teams of MBA and engineering students in multi-stage innovation competition.
KION Group’s board extends CEO Rob Smith’s contract by five years
May 2, 2024
Move ensures Smith's leadership through December 31, 2029 for the global supplier of industrial trucks, materials handling automation, and supply chain solutions.
UniCarriers Forklift joins Quality Equipment in opening celebration of new location
May 2, 2024
By consolidating three facilities into one integrated property, this new state-of-the-art facility in Shakopee, Minnesota allows Quality Equipment to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.
Largest Automate on record opens in Chicago on Monday May 6th
May 1, 2024
More than 35,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors will participate in the Association for Advancing Automation’s 2024 Automate Show and Conference
April manufacturing output recedes after growing in March
May 1, 2024
The April PMI is 1.5% above the 12-month average of 47.7, with March’s 50.3 marking the high over that period and June 2023 marking the lowest, at 46.4.
Carolina Handling celebrates anniversary with 58 for 58 giveaway
May 1, 2024
Raymond dealership in Southeast celebrates its 58th year with program that will donate electric pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout its territory, which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone.
Q1 sees a solid finish with strong U.S.-bound import growth, notes S&P Global Market Intelligence
May 1, 2024
March imports, at 2.489 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), posted a 16% annual gain, and first quarter imports, at 7.537 million TEU, rose 15% annually, amid various supply chain disruptions.
AutoStore to launch U.S. headquarters in greater Boston region
April 30, 2024
Over 100 new jobs will be introduced to the region with the establishment of the new headquarters in Salem, New Hampshire
Trew expanding manufacturing and development campus in southwest Ohio
April 30, 2024
Automated material handling solutions provider receives grant and Job Creation Tax Credit extension to fuel third round of expansion to campus, research and development, manufacturing, and workforce.
