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Transformation and resilience at the new J&J
Following the spinoff of J&J’s consumer brands, Kathy Wengel is strengthening the pharma and med device business’s core technical operations and building a framework for risk management.

Powerfleet and MiX Telematics announce business combination
Combination expected to create a major global provider in the telematics and mobile asset IoT solutions market. Close of the deal is expected in the first quarter of calendar 2024.

The Association for Supply Chain Management launches new technology certificate
ASCM adds new education program focused on developing modern supply chain technology skills, the Supply Chain Technology Certificate. The program covers topics including blockchain, advanced analytics and automation, IoT, cybersecurity, demand planning technologies, and 3D printing

Survey: Attracting and retaining the right people ranks as top concern for warehouse productivity
Survey of more than 800 warehouse staff and managers commissioned by wearable scanner solution provider ProGlove finds despite continuing labor shortages, many organizations overlook workforce, and staff dissatisfaction is becoming an increasing problem.

Unpacking the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled warehouse
Few companies are on mission to connect every possible asset with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. But interest is rising in Cloud solutions that leverage IoT to address specific operational aims, or to identify problems at package scan tunnels, or to monitor motive power charging to avoid lift truck downtime. Add them up, and IoT can be applied multiple ways in DC operations.

IoT automation company KINEXON raises $130 million in funding led by Thomas H. Lee Partners
Funding enables KINEXON to accelerate international expansion and scale its operating system for connected and automated operations

Rite-Hite Booth Features Smart Equipment and Controls
Ready for a 21st century facility? Get there with Rite-Hite smart equipment and controls. We offer smart solutions from equipment to software that can help improve safety, productivity and communication at the loading dock and inside your plant.

Understanding Smart Actuators: How They Can Improve Your Operations
Getting the most from a motion system means finding a linear actuator that works efficiently, is durable, and moves a load safely. Smart actuators — robust enough for higher-duty cycle applications and able to provide repeatable motions and feedback capabilities — can do all that and more.

Emphasizing loading dock safety, sustainability & efficiency
The loading dock gets more attention as companies look for new ways to eke more efficiency and productivity out of their distribution operations in the safest way possible.

Lift Truck Tips: Transitioning to lithium for cold storage
Fast opportunity charging and no battery swaps lead the reasons why lithium-ion batteries are considered well suited for multi-shift cold storage operations.

Ivanti acquires industrial IoT platform from partner
Move positioned as allowing Ivanti Wavelink customers to transform their warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and retail environments through innovative IIoT applications

Creating smarter loading docks
As automation, robotics and artificial intelligence continue to infiltrate all corners of supply chain management, the warehouse dock is getting a technological facelift of its own.

Communications Solutions for Worker Safety and Efficiency
Minimize downtown and increase operations efficiency by connecting every worker.

Innovation: Where we’re at in materials handling
Innovation is a journey. The 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report looks at where we are and where we’re going with automation and emerging technologies.

How 5G connectivity can help your warehouse operation
5G already is being touted for the consumer world, but its use in DCs will be more about connectivity into assets, without adding more traffic to WIFI networks and the security concerns that can entail


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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
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