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Racing for a reason with TranSystems
Supply chain consulting and integration firm TranSystems (Booth 4279) and a driver for an Indy Racing League (IRL) team it sponsors see similarities between lean supply chains and successful IRL teams.

Materials handling industry rebounds
$75 billion. That could be the most important figure reported by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), sponsor of ProMat, at its annual State of the Industry press conference yesterday.

Materials handling and the earthquake in Japan
Without minimizing the human toll of this tragedy, the news as it relates to the materials handling industry is that industry leaders like Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU), Daifuku Webb (Booth 2003) and Murata Machinery USA (Booth 435) were largely spared.

Ridge stresses preparedness in ProMat Keynote
Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of Homeland Security, welcomed attendees to ProMat 2011 with his keynote speech.

CSCMP Annual Global Conference pre-pay rates good until December 31
The 2011 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals event will take place in Philadelphia in October, but the last day to register at pre-pay rates ends with 2010.

New study details the cost of operating a distribution center
The Boyd Company 2011 Comparative Distribution Warehousing Industry Operating Costs study compares the cost of operations in a 50 U.S. and Canadian cities.

New partnership guides warehousers through energy management and tax advantages
The Stonco Warehouse Energy Program offers total warehouse and distribution center energy optimization from a single source.

Walk a mile in another’s shoes
WMS is making a difference for Samaritan's Feet

MHIA-funded research reports on the distribution workforce and technology acceptance
Study reveals how worker-centric workplaces attract, train, and retain high quality personnel

Tis the season for materials handling to give back
In the giving season, here's a look at how materials handling is giving back

Environmental design products
Modern showcases environmentally-friendly materials handling products.

Sustainability: Make the small things count
In this climate, many materials handling companies are being increasingly socially responsible and are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. In some cases, this means creating a greener product, in other cases it means a greener process and a sustainable working environment.

Totes and containers can yield 7 magnificent gains
Although not new to the materials handling market, reusable plastic totes and containers are growing in use throughout many industries by addressing seven key challenges for users.

The state of automation in materials handling
Despite the recession, our industry is reaching an inflection point for automation.

Dematic offers Warehouse Logistics Conference
System supplier takes series of educational conferences across the country.


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The Paccurate Report
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.