Economy

Association for Advancing Automation presents data from daughter organizations Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control and Motor Association (MCMA) and Automated Imaging Association (AIA).

IDC releases predictions that suggest manufacturers slow to adapt will not survive, but leaders will also face a new set of challenges.

Since November, 14% more executives -- nearly half of those surveyed -- expect economic conditions to improve in the next four months.

Commerce reported that November retail sales were up 0.1% over October, following a 0.6 percent increase from September to October, at $465.5 billion.

Sales soften following record billings.

The industrial real estate firm pointed to myriad factors for better than good market conditions in 2016, which it said are likely to continue in 2017, including: low interest rates, strong consumer spending, and e-commerce activity continuing to heat up. And on top of that JLL cited how potential future infrastructure investment, coupled with continued company expansion, could serve as demand drivers for future warehouse and distribution center development, too.

Following contraction in 2015, third quarter of 2016 saw shipments increase by 10% over the same period last year.

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. headquarters staff expected to grow 40% by 2019.

56% of shoppers who complete 75% or more of their shopping online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday expect delivery in 2 days or less.

How to delight buyers, drive sales and capitalize on the high-growth online channel.

Orders and shipments remain strong following record month.

Survey reveals half of consumers are not planning to shop Black Friday this holiday season.

Market grapples with changing consumer demographics, regulatory issues, the need for cost containment, advances in 3D printing and updating legacy lines.

Food and beverage sector expected to produce more than half the growth.

RIA reports the market set new records for the first nine months of 2016.