PMMI board member Nancy Wilson selected as a 2020 STEP Ahead awardee
April 10, 2020
Wilson honored for advancing women and the next generation in packaging and processing
Rice Lake acquires Postea
April 10, 2020
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
April 9, 2020
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
April 9, 2020
Partnership to extend inventory lifecycle solutions for slow-moving and excess inventory beyond existing ERP capabilities.
Berkshire Grey offers RaaS options
April 7, 2020
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
April 7, 2020
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
April 6, 2020
Infographic illustrates how to use technology to stay productive while ensuring safe operations.
EXPO PACK México canceled amid Covid-19 concerns
April 6, 2020
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
April 3, 2020
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
April 3, 2020
Faster mobile networks will also give rise to mobile technology adoption in the field.
Other Voices: Fulfillment metrics that increase sales and customer satisfaction
April 2, 2020
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
April 2, 2020
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
April 1, 2020
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)
April 1, 2020
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
April 1, 2020
Partnership brings together full strength of U.S. business and manufacturing communities.
Tank Holding acquires Meese
April 1, 2020
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
March 31, 2020
Partnership leverages Grant Thornton's consulting experience in supply chain transformation with Llamasoft’s optimization technology, AI capabilities and other advanced algorithms.
Tompkins International releases free digital resources to help companies
March 31, 2020
Content designed to help retailers overcome operational challenges and meet customer needs during COVID-19
GlobalData: Coronavirus will have significant negative impact for application software vendors
March 31, 2020
Software vendors advised to prepare for a tough year where very little new business will be won, especially for software companies selling into industries like non-food retail, insurance, travel and tourism, and real estate.
With CAGR of 187%, 5G in manufacturing will reach $10.8 billion by 2030
March 30, 2020
Capturing that value will require ecosystem players to evaluate how to measure the impact of 5G and edge deployments on the factory floor.