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KION commits to net zero and to the Science Based Targets initiative
Strategic sustainability goal of net zero before 2050 for KION, a major global provider of industrial trucks, automation systems, and supply chain solutions

AEC, MHI’s newest Industry Group, to hold inaugural membership meeting in May
The Advanced Energy Council (AEC) will hold its inaugural membership meeting on Monday, May 22 at MHI’s Spring Meeting.

What’s the environmental impact of wood pallets?
They are about as sustainable as anything can get and have a positive impact on the environment. Better yet, that’s provable with a new tool from the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association.

MHI introduces new Supply Chain Sustainability Resource Center for members
MHI has partnered with Guidehouse Consulting to provide MHI members the opportunity to benefit from Supplier LoCT sustainability training at a reduced cost. 

KION Group and Li-Cycle form battery recycling partnership focused on circular economy
KION Group signs agreement with Li-Cycle, a leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery. Recycling will initially be carried out beginning later this year in a new Li-Cycle plant in the Magdeburg, Germany area with expansion into other countries, including France.

Nucor announces sustainability program
During ProMat, Nucor Warehouse Systems (Booth S1068) revealed its corporate sustainability and responsibility initiative, known as Closed Loop Sustainability.

The circularity report, or how one company is doing circularity right
On this episode of The Rebound Podcast, Apto Solutions CEO Jeff Jones describes how his firm re-engineered its supply chain for the circular economy

Fusion Fuel and Toyota Material Handling España team up on green hydrogen solutions
Targeting the Spanish market, the companies will offer a fully financed solution that combines Hydrogen-as-a-Service with TMHES’s operational rental and leasing solutions for its range of forklift products.

Geek+ estimates its robotics solutions saved 140,000 tons of carbon emissions in 2022
Goods-to-person systems helped save 140,000 tons of carbon emissions and 16 million KwH in energy in 2022, according to internal tracking data from Geek+'s 30,000 robots in operation.

Minimize shipments, minimize miles and maximize what goes into the trailer.
That's how Grainger is putting the E in ESG

Enabling the circular economy
With the focus turning to sustainability, one ITAD company is taking steps to step up its recycling and reporting efforts.

Hannah Kain talks ESG on the Talking Supply Chain Podcast
Listen in as ALOM's CEO Hannah Kain explains why her organization is investing in sustainability and diversity. Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Sustainable Benefits of Maintenance-Free Power
In this podcast, Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director for Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group, is joined by Mark Walker, Vice President of EnerSys Sales, North America, in discussion on the many benefits Maintenance-Free Power—including Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) and Lithium-ion (Li-ion)—can bring to your day-to-day operations as well as your organization’s greater sustainability efforts.

Pallet pooling service from Tosca to save Avery Dennison up to 800 tons of CO2 emissions annually
Pooled plastic pallet program will cover the distribution of materials from Avery Dennison factories and distribution centers across the EU as well as the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey.

Do more with less warehouse energy
With energy prices spiking, going with green warehouse operations and automation makes strong financial sense. The methods to get to an energy-efficient, more sustainable warehouse are many, from features like solar to automation like high-density storage, while new analytics layers are capable of energy-saving insights.


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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.