GS1 US issues guideline for order consolidation in apparel and general merchandise
May 9, 2019
Guideline illustrates how leveraging GS1 standards in data sharing enables operational efficiencies, improves sustainability and optimizes last mile costs.
Logistyx president Ken Fleming to speak at Gartner conference
May 9, 2019
Session topics include strategies to adapt to shifts in the supply chain industry and identify areas for improved shipping processes.
PERC to launch quarterly e-newsletter for materials handling, distribution market
May 9, 2019
The first issue of "The Lift" is scheduled to be distributed June 11.
ISM semiannual report predicts manufacturing and non-manufacturing growth in 2019
May 8, 2019
Forecast of continued growth in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors is based on feedback from U.S.-based purchasing and supply chain executives.
Indianapolis to host first ever Made in U.S.A. trade show
May 8, 2019
More than 450,000 square feet of the Indiana Convention Center has been reserved to showcase American-made machines and products by 800 U.S. manufacturers.
ISM reports manufacturing output slipped in April
May 8, 2019
The report’s key metric, the PMI, dipped 2.5% to 52.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), following a 1.1% increase from February to March, a 2.4% decrease from January to February and a 2.3% increase from December to January.
CMAA Crane Safety Conference provides education, professional development
May 8, 2019
The CMAA Crane Safety Conference was attended by over 50 industry professionals who were trained on crane safety and design topics.
AlixPartners report: Online consumer products sales to reach 15% of all sales by 2022
May 7, 2019
Report suggests many if not most CP companies aren’t sufficiently focused on both the opportunity and threat a digital future represents.
Siemens and SAS partner to deliver AI-embedded IoT analytics for edge and cloud
May 7, 2019
Partnership to create end-to-end solution framework and accelerate adoption of machine learning and AI in Internet of Things (IoT) environments.
Report: RFID in returnable transport packaging to boost market growth
May 2, 2019
The global returnable transport packaging market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 8% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.
CHEP opens container management service center in Mexico
May 2, 2019
The new facility’s strategic location in central Mexico, within close proximity of many automotive and industrial suppliers, strengthens CHEP’s ability to support container movements in and out of the region.
Sealed Air to acquire Automated Packaging Systems
May 1, 2019
APS provides full flexible packaging systems, including industry leading equipment, sustainable materials and technical services.
Automate 2019 closes last show in Chicago with record attendance and leads
May 1, 2019
Hundreds of exhibitors have already reserved space for 2021 in Detroit, Innovative Mechatronic Systems wins 2019 Launch Pad Startup Competition.
MHI and the Overhead Alliance joins OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
April 30, 2019
MHI and the Overhead Alliance announced their support for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down, an event held the week of May 6-10, 2019.
MHEFI announces 2019-2020 scholarship winners
April 30, 2019
Thirty-five scholarships totaling $107,400 were issued.
ProMat C-Suite Interview: Joe Colletti, President and CEO at DMW&H
April 29, 2019
Robotics, blockchain, AI, IoT, predictive analytics and virtual reality are all part of the material handling world today.
ProMat C-Suite Interview: Mark Dunaway, President of North America at Kardex Remstar
April 29, 2019
The pressure is on for order fulfillment to complete orders more quickly with less labor. Automation is increasingly becoming accepted as the answer.
ProMat C-Suite Interview: Christopher Barber, CEO of North America at GreyOrange
April 29, 2019
Unlike fixed automation, robots scale easily and layouts can be modified as needs change.
Big Joe Forklifts expands Wisconsin Dells facility
April 29, 2019
Big Joe Forklifts celebrated its 68th anniversary with the completion of its Wisconsin Dells, Wisc., facility expansion.
