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U.S.-bound imports are strong in January, reports Panjiva
Total January Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEU)—at 2,797,599—were up 15.7% annually, which was off compared to December’s 21.0% annual gain while still up by double-digits for the fifth consecutive month.

Survey details “new normal” for SMB manufacturers amid pandemic
BKD and The Manufacturing Institute’s Center for Manufacturing Research launch survey series of manufacturers with fewer than 500 employees. Survey details “new normal” for SMB manufacturers amid pandemic.

Fizyr and AWL enter into collaboration on robotic piece picking
strategic partnership to offer high-end robotic solutions, especially for the logistics market

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas announces changes for Americas region
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group will become 100% fully owned by Mitsubishi Logisnext, effective March 1, 2021

Gartner survey: 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience within 2 years
Gartner survey finds 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience within 2 years. Fifty-six percent of survey respondents think that automation will enable them to make onshore manufacturing economically viable.

JLT Mobile Computers forms software development subsidiary
Appointing a general manager to lead its separate new software venture, JLT takes the next strategic step towards realizing its vision of transitioning into a provider of end-to-end rugged IT solutions for warehousing and logistics

KION North America announces military hiring initiative with Veterans ASCEND
KION North America announces military hiring initiative with Veterans ASCEND. KION North America’s dealerships will have direct connections to military service members, veterans and military spouses matched specifically to career opportunities.

Urban Outfitters taps TGW for automation going into new fulfillment center in Kansas City
Urban Outfitters taps TGW for automation going into new fulfillment center in Kansas City. TGW’s FlashPick system is at the heart of the solution for the omnichannel fulfillment center, with project expected to go live in 2023

Startup News: Pandion raises $4.9 Million to develop more reliable, lower cost e-commerce shipping
Playground Global and Schematic Ventures are backing the startup

CBRE reports record data for Q4 and full-year 2020 industrial & logistics real estate
Data recently issued in a report by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate developer CBRE highlighted the impact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic had on the United States industrial real estate market, for both the fourth quarter and calendar year 2020.

SME celebrates 20 exceptional women in robotics and automation
SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing market.

Economic services activity begins 2021 with growth, notes ISM
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—came in at 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring)—marking a 1.0% gain over December.

Kindred partners with S&H Systems on ecommerce fulfillment efficiencies
Kindred and S&H Systems will partner to integrate Kindred’s SORT robotics with S&H Systems’ material handling and software product portfolio

Dematic to lead major upgrade for wholesale grocery distributor, MDI
Dematic to lead major upgrade for wholesale grocery distributor, MDI, using material handling systems, software and warehouse automation

ProMach acquires Serpa Packaging, a provider of cartoning and end of line solutions
ProMach acquires Serpa Packaging, a provider of cartoning and end of line solutions. Deal expands ProMach’s secondary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical applications.

Bastian Solutions announces retirement of CEO, Mike Romano
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, announced the retirement of CEO, Michael Romano. Bastian Solutions is a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions.

Manufacturing growth remains strong in January, reports ISM
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 1.8% below December’s 60.5, with both the PMI and the overall economy each growing, at a slower rate, for the eighth consecutive month. The January PMI reading is 5.6% above the 12-month average of 53.1.

The Manufacturing Institute announces partnership with Union Pacific on workforce development
The Manufacturing Institute announces grant from Union Pacific and three-year partnership to shrink the workforce gender gap by inspiring more women and young people to pursue modern industry careers.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and Kalmar enter supply agreement for the Americas
Kalmar will produce and supply its “Essential” product line of 10 – 18 ton (22,000 – 40,000 lb.) Class 5 pneumatic tire forklifts under the Mitsubishi forklift truck brand for the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group

MHS to open new production facility in Kentucky
MHS to open new production facility in Kentucky


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