Other Voices: Five supply chain tips to prepare for the future
July 30, 2020
Innovation makes it easier to identify waste and inefficiencies while meeting customer demands and minimizing operational disruption.
ALAN issues Isaias alert, begins marshaling logistics support
July 30, 2020
ALAN continues coordinating transportation, warehousing, equipment and expertise for multiple natural disasters.
Other Voices: Getting to know the next generation of warehouse workers
July 29, 2020
Businesses must prepare to respond to ecommerce demand while ensuring the health and safety of their essential warehouse workers.
AIM and RAIN RFID Alliance launch first virtual conference
July 28, 2020
Virtual world environment promotes social interaction and collaboration among participants, and is scalable to support users concurrently from anywhere in the world.
Zebra Technologies to acquire Reflexis Systems for $575 million
July 28, 2020
Combination of workforce and task management to help customers in retail and other vertical markets empower front-line workflows with richer and larger sets of real-time data.
MHI report predicts “Transformation Age” for supply chains
July 28, 2020
Because the trends covered in the report have been so deeply impacted by COVID-19, a special section focusing on the pandemic and its long- and short-term impacts on supply chain and logistics operations has been included.
Blue Yonder acquires Yantriks to deliver customer-facing fulfillment strategies
July 27, 2020
Acquisition to enhance real-time inventory visibility and order fulfillment, end-to-end supply chain visibility and personalized consumer experiences.
GMIS head: Companies will sink, swim, or surf depending on digital readiness
July 21, 2020
Speaker at Hannover Messe Digital Days event says new normal will include hybrid models of digital technology with physical activity.
2020 State of Manufacturing report finds severe levels of Covid-19 disruption
July 21, 2020
Hundreds of senior decision makers in healthcare, robotics, and other industries report damaging COVID-19 impact, focus on digital transformation, and emphasis on building supply chain resilience through agility
Combilift receives second Red Dot design award
July 21, 2020
Judges stated the "compact, multi-directional forklift truck is characterized by its extraordinary maneuverability and high traction as well as emission-free operation."
CEMA: May 2020 orders up 14.39% compared to May 2019
July 21, 2020
May 2020 shipments increased 7.4% compared to April 2020 billed sales.
Other Voices: Propane supports sustainability goals and the bottom line
July 21, 2020
Sustainability initiatives must also make good business sense.
Pack Expo 2020 will be held, either in person or online
July 16, 2020
Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo will happen this year, either as a physical event with a virtual component, or an entirely virtual event for those who wish to participate.
ICWM announces updates to content, branding
July 16, 2020
The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) Industry Group of MHI announced two updates.
10th-annual Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT 2020 going virtual
July 15, 2020
The virtual SUMMIT replaces the in-person event initially scheduled for the same dates in Cleveland, OH, home to WiM and the site of the organization’s first annual conference.
SSI Schaefer appoints material handling expert Vincent Halma to Lead North America Region
July 15, 2020
Former North American president and CEO of the Kion Group is an industry veteran with expertise in supply chain logistics.
Don’t Miss Our Annual Modern Materials Handling Virtual Summit
July 15, 2020
Join MMH & MH247 this week and learn about automation, robotics, software and mobility and how they enable warehouse/DC operations to fully recover and stay ahead of the competition during this pandemic.
Partnership Creates Enterprise-ready Wearable Picking Solution
July 14, 2020
New product bundle combines Ivanti's Android software, ProGlove’s display and a Samsung Galaxy to enhance performance of essential warehouse workers.
CBRE report highlights strategies to avoid over-reliance on China as a supply chain partner
July 14, 2020
n a report, entitled “The Changing Flow of International Trade: Impact on Global Supply Chains & Industrial Real Estate,” explained that the need for United States shippers to spread out sourcing and manufacturing outside of China is being heightened by rising labor costs in China and ongoing trade conflicts, adding that diversifying supply chains throughout Asia, in what it called a multi-country strategy, or “China Plus One,” to “reduce supply chain dependency on China alone” is a strong approach.
ORBIS launches new sustainability initiative to repurpose coastline waste
July 13, 2020
New recycled plastic material from coastline waste broadens sustainable packaging product line