Economy

ELFF report: Materials handling equipment investment likely to remain negative, all other industrial equipment investment growth likely to contract.

February shipments up almost 22% when compared to January 2020 billed sales.

While optimistic for a ‘V’ shaped economic cycle if the health crisis is first solved, some fear a prolonged shutdown will create business failures, more unemployment and unprecedented losses in the equipment finance industry and beyond.

National Association of Manufacturers' plan outlines three phases: response, recovery and renewal.

Report suggests primary ways five trends could alter where, when and how manufacturers deliver value to customers and other stakeholders.

When a recession hits, customers can reduce your revenues and stop your outbound flow of products faster than you can trim expenses and stop your inbound flow of raw materials. Working capital will be stressed as your materials pipeline backs up and profits will take a hit as costs overshoot revenues. This framework gives supply chain managers six simple ways to prepare for downturn before it happens—and to respond constructively when the economic slump arrives.

Intelligent workflows challenge siloed processes, uncovering efficiencies across a network of processes and partners.

Partnership brings together full strength of U.S. business and manufacturing communities.

The partnership between the engineering industry and America’s public health and emergency management agencies is critical to help the nation navigate successfully through this new challenge.

Software vendors advised to prepare for a tough year where very little new business will be won, especially for software companies selling into industries like non-food retail, insurance, travel and tourism, and real estate.

January 2020 shipments decreased by 14% when compared to January 2019 billed sales.

New orders in 2019 were $448 million more than 2018, representing an increase of 2.8%.

Clients to benefit from addition of specialized supply chain and business intelligence capabilities which help to lower operational costs and improve performance.

Accelerating transition to digital economy contributes to three-year 404% growth in KNAPP's business.

Trade, innovation, elections and wild cards promise an eventful year for equipment investments.