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GMIS head: Companies will sink, swim, or surf depending on digital readiness
Speaker at Hannover Messe Digital Days event says new normal will include hybrid models of digital technology with physical activity.

Panjiva reports November shipment growth but at a reduced rate
November’s 1,005,001 shipments represented a 1.8% annual gain, with 2018 shipments through November, at 11,288,944, are up 6.1% annually. Panjiva said this tally also includes containerized shipments, which saw a 3.7% annual increase.

IFR: Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years
Global sales value up 21% year over year. United States robot installations increased to 33,192 units in 2017, 6% more than in 2016.

Automated Packaging Systems receives presidential award for export business
Secretary of Commerce cites flexible international sales model and record of exports to more than 25 countries.

Department of Energy announces $35 million for research to address manufacturing challenges
Projects to increase competitiveness and energy efficiency of U.S. manufacturing could receive between $250,000 and $2.5 million.

IFR report: Japan delivers 52% of global industrial robot supply
International Federation of Robotics reports sales within Japan reached a 10-year high, and Japan exported 115,000 industrial robots in 2016 valued at $2.7 billion.

Fortna becomes bronze sponsor of the American Logistics Aid Network
ALAN coordinates hundreds of supply chain businesses worldwide that volunteer resources to help move goods to communities affected by disaster.

Protective packaging revenues to nearly double by 2026
Report outlines significant impact of e-commerce on the need for flexible packaging.

Global forklift market to grow by nearly 7% through 2021
Valued at $35.3 billion in 2014, the market is projected to expand to $55.9 billion in five years.

Infosys study: AI adoption driving revenue growth for businesses
Artificial intelligence adopters must prioritize leadership of workforce implications.

Descartes acquires Datamyne
Acquisition expands Descartes’ content solutions with comprehensive logistics trade data.

Global beverage packaging market to reach $200 billion in 2017
Market research and consulting firm forecasts 3.3% CAGR through 2025 as plastics continue to dominate.

Global demand for materials handling equipment to reach $176 billion by 2020
Global demand for materials handling equipment forecast to rise 5.3% per year, spurred by new demand in China and developing countries.

BDO Study: Cybersecurity jumps to the top of manufacturers’ biggest risks
Findings suggest manufacturers are racing to innovate amid industry consolidation and fierce competition.

Panjiva reports May has a bounce back month for global trade activity
Shipment figures marked the best ever month for May going back to 2007, as well as the highest monthly shipment level since August 2015.


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