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CEMA reports January booked orders down 17.4% compared to January 2015 orders
Shipments up 1.5% compared to January 2015 sales, down 7.3% from December 2015

Other Voices: Benefits of financing remain with lease accounting changes
Now is the time to start planning for the impacts, challenges and opportunities of new accounting rules in advance of their 2019 implementation.

Survey of CFOs for midsized manufacturers reveals their top concerns and business goals for 2016
Prime Advantage survey reflects confidence in manufacturing for 2016 among midsized industrial U.S. manufacturers.

Non-manufacturing growth is steady in February, says ISM
Index 0.1 percent off from January, with economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector growing for the 73rd consecutive month.

Balanced innovation among U.S. manufacturers is key to growth
Grant Thornton survey suggests holistic approach to innovation of products, business models and processes may blaze trail for success for U.S. manufacturers.

Industrial robotics market in heavy industries to grow at 6.2% CAGR during 2016-2020
Material handling robots segment accounted for nearly 47% of the global industrial robotics market in heavy industries in 2015.

Industrial Truck Association announces record-breaking 2015 North American lift truck sales
ITA data reports highest lift truck sales since 2006.

North American robotics market sets new records in 2015
Materials handling among fastest-growing segments as 2015 orders increased 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014's record year.

NRF estimates 3.1% annual hike in 2016 retail sales but economic worries persist
Estimate comes in higher than the 10-year average of 2.7%, but falls short of the NRF’s 2015 estimate of 4.1%.

New JDA/SCM study reveals link between integrated business planning and decision making
Joint research report finds that 63% of C-level executives believe IBP is effective and impactful, supporting a unified supply chain strategy.

NAM’s Timmons concludes 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour in Baltimore, Md.
Tour highlighted opportunity, growth, innovation and changing perceptions of manufacturing.

Global supply chain real estate market remains on solid footing in 2016
Real estate firm JLL predicts another banner year for supply chain real estate occupiers and investors.

Strong peak season operations and e-commerce activity spur strong Q4 earnings for UPS
Fourth quarter revenue at $16.1 billion was up 1% annually, and earnings per share were up 26% at $1.57, marking the fourth straight month of EPS growth.

ISA and Automation Federation support week of activities introduce young people to the value of STEM
ISA also finalizes agreement with Control System Integrators Association to offer web-based project management courses.

NAM kicks off 2016 State of Manufacturing Tour
Timmons unveils manufacturers’ agenda for economic growth and American exceptionalism.


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