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Supply chain industry comes together for Modex 2020
Attendance tops 16,000.

AccuSpeechMobile expands voice automated workflow reach with support for iOS mobile devices
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
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
ebruary U.S. retail sales are mixed, reports Department of Commerce

Strategic expansion of Inther Group in North America
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
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”
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
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
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
January 2020 shipments decreased by 14% when compared to January 2019 billed sales.

Life Cycle Engineering introduces maintenance planning and scheduling certification
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
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
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
Wednesday keynote emphasizes teamwork, preparation, collaboration and flexibility.

Defying the odds, Modex celebrates 75th year with raucous Industry Night
In the face of adversity, MHI celebrated its 75th anniversary at MHI Industry Night with Colin Jost on Wednesday, and crowned the winners of the annual MHI Innovation Awards.

Interroll Unveils New Products, Platforms and Solutions
In an effort to supply operations of all kinds with efficient and flexible solutions, Interroll (Booth 3803) has introduced a new platform-based approach to its proven conveyor and sortation products.

From MHI: See you at ProMat
Today marks the conclusion of Modex 2020, four days of comprehensive problem solving and networking to provide solutions to the complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges faced by industry today.

Make your plans for ProMat 2021
The coronavirus outbreak impacted attendance at Modex 2020, but MHI is looking ahead to a record-breaking ProMat 2021—the industry’s premier supply chain event. ProMat will once again be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, April 12-15, 2021.

Custom forklift attachment adds safety and productivity at stamping plant
An hour-long, three-person job is now completed by one forklift driver in 20 minutes.

Open Sky Group sees brisk and changing interest in labor software
Open Sky Group (Booth 7370), a global specialist in the Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software) supply chain platform, continues to see healthy interest in WMS and labor management system (LMS) solutions, said VP of Marketing Darcy Reeves during a booth visit.


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