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Reshoring Initiative 2014 report highlights positive job trends
Since 2003, when the U.S. lost 140,000 manufacturing jobs to offshoring, last year saw a net gain of more than 10,000 jobs.

MIT Forum for Supply Chain Innovation launches Manufacturing Innovation Consortium
Forum founder discusses challenges and opportunities.

ZZ Top to be musical guest at Dematic’s 2015 conference
Material Handling & Logistics Conference celebrates its 30th anniversary.

How omni-channel challenges impact costs, revenues and responsibilities
PwC CEO survey finds only 19% of top retailers say they can fulfill omni-channel demand profitably.

Tompkins report says aging material handling systems will challenge growth
Survey reveals average age of material handling system is 15.3 years old; 35% off companies have at least one system more than 20 years old.

Finalists selected for inaugural Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
Faith Garcia-Ross, Kristy Knichel and Jean Regan chosen from field of nominees; winner to be announced April 17 during TIA ‘Capital Ideas’ Conference in Orlando, Fla.

ProMat 2015: It’s still all about the software…again
Conveyors, shuttles and robots were on display, but as with last year's Modex, software is where the action is in today’s materials handling industry.

MHI industry survey: Keynote highlights supply chain impact of rising consumer expectations
The results of the 2015 MHI Annual Industry Report were released at Wednesday’s ProMat keynote, with some of the biggest findings from the report’s survey being pricing pressure combined with ever growing customer expectations for a faster, better experience.

Associated to host Loyola’s 2nd-annual Supply Chain Leadership Conference
Associated (Booth 3862) has been selected for the second year to host Loyola’s Supply Chain Leadership Conference, to be held June 4, 2015. The event brings together supply chain experts and professionals to discuss today's hot supply chain topics.

Baldor Electric executive recognized for excellence in manufacturing
STEP Ahead Award honors women in the manufacturing industry.

3D painting to be created live for Fortna at ProMat 2015
Street artist to paint anamorphic artwork at Fortna's booth.

Fortna hires John Mertz as chief financial officer
Mertz brings 35 years of experience in finance and operations.

Retail sales are modest in February, according to Department of Commerce and NRF
Commerce reported that February retail sales at $437.0 billion were down 0.6 percent compared to January and up 1.7 percent compared to January 2014, and the NRF said that February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, dipped 0.2 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month compared to January and increased 3 percent annually on an unadjusted basis.

Accenture to acquire Brazil-based analytics company Gapso
Operational planning capabilities support Internet of Things capabilities.

Barcoding, Inc. Launches Supply Chain Architecture Practice
Company creates dedicated practice for the identification, formulation and management of perfect order fulfillment processes.


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