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10th-annual Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT 2020 going virtual
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
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
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
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
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
New recycled plastic material from coastline waste broadens sustainable packaging product line

Peak season forecast remains muddled
Reduced consumer demand, lower import levels, heavy job losses, the ongoing United States-China trade war, and overall economic unease suggest the 2020 peak season will be anything but normal.

Aptean acquires DIN Solutions
Purchase expands cloud portfolio and European footprint in the food and feverage ERP market.

About that breakthrough in cubing
At one point, it was all about dimensioning boxes for shipment. But e-commerce changed that as DCs needed to dimension what was going in the box. Doing that requires a new set of capabilities.

Other Voices: Automation as a complement, not a replacement of the human workforce
As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

BDO: Manufacturers’ shift from optimization to reinvention through Industry 4.0
Manufacturers need to focus on retaining customers, which will require adapting business models to meet changing customer needs and behaviors in the post-Covid-19 world.

University of Arkansas supply chain management department ranked best in North America
Rankings reflect excellence in three specific areas: industry value, program scope and program size.

Voxware survey finds Covid-19’s impact on holiday shopping behaviors will strain distribution
Unprepared distribution centers will struggle to meet consumer expectations in what is expected to be a make-or-break buying season.

Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus
No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.

Llamasoft: 73% of retailers believe AI can add significant value to their demand forecasting
More than half of retailers are struggling to respond to rapid shifts, and 46% of average or underperforming retailers focus on cost at the expense of flexibility.

PMMI welcomes new member spring class of 2020
Membership of 952 seeks resources to stay timely and adjust to customers’ needs in light of today’s industry challenges.

Loadsmart provides instant truckload spot quotes in Kuebix
SMBs have access to competitive spot rates when they don't have the volume to set up contract rates. For carriers, spot opportunities help to balance lanes, offset empty miles and reposition assets.

MHS names new head of North America parcel division
SVP John Sorensen succeeds MHS co-founder Greg Judge and brings more than 17 years’ experience in the material handling industry.

World Economic Forum names ProGlove a technology pioneer
Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America inc. (MCFA) announces Jungheinrich automation center
Houston, Texas, center provides added automated guided vehicle (AGV) product and customer support.


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