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Portable A-frame from SI Systems
March 24, 2011
The new automated picking device features a 16-channel unit that can be rolled up to a conveyor, plugged into a 110-volt outlet without special cabling and dispense up to 2,000 pieces per hour.
ProMat 2011 throws open its doors to 30,000 attendees, plus offers access to Automate
March 21, 2011
ProMat attendees will find more than 700 exhibits, two keynotes, two educational tracks and 80 educational sessions spread over four days.
ISM reports strong manufacturing growth in December
January 3, 2011
The ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business stated that the index the ISM uses to measure the manufacturing sector—also known as the PMI—was 57.0 percent in December, which was 0.4 percent higher than November.
Casebook 2011: Automated order fulfillment system provides for growth
December 29, 2010
Strained distributor improves speed and accuracy from the warehouse to the store shelf.
Casebook 2011: Polar Beverage chooses pallet provider
December 28, 2010
Creative partnership replaces multiple vendors with a single service provider.
Panjiva data shows a 2% decrease in U.S.-bound shipments from October to November
December 22, 2010
Data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, stated that the number of waterborne shipments entering the United States fell 2% from October to November.
Focus on data collection products
December 16, 2010
Modern takes a look at a collection of automatic data capture, ADC, products.
Fastpic Systems announces customer support center for inventory management software
November 12, 2010
Call center will provide users with dedicated technical assistance for industrial materials handling operations.
Business news: NRF calls for 2.3% gain in holiday sales
October 7, 2010
Recent projections from the National Retail Federation indicate that 2010 holiday retail sales will hit $447.1 billion.
Economy: ISM Non-Manufacturing Index is up in September
October 5, 2010
Business recovered some of its losses from its previous report, with a 1.7% gain from August to September.
Supply chain: Reducing inventory can disrupt supply chain, say some experts
October 5, 2010
Disruptions can lead to 7% lower sales and 11% higher costs.
Manufacturing: ISM index dips down in September
October 1, 2010
The Institute of Supply Management reported that manufacturing activity in September was down compared to August.
Storage Product: Automated drawer carousel for parts storage
September 29, 2010
Providing more storage locations in less floor space than standard drawer cabinets, the automated drawer carousel increases stored part density with 60 additional cell locations per bin.
Pick-to-light technology: Lightening the load
September 17, 2010
Advancements in pick-to-light technology and a variety of new applications have prompted a growth in use and productivity.
Industrial real estate market making progress but challenges remain
September 8, 2010
Although the economy is far from recovered, the industrial real estate market is taking positive steps, according to a report issued by global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
