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Transport packaging cuts CO2 emissions
Reusable sleeve packs provide a number of sustainability benefits and protect loads during transport.

Steering Systems and In-Plant Trailers
For more than 100 years, Hamilton has handled the pressure in material handling’s heaviest and most complex jobs.

Steering Systems and In-Plant Trailers
For more than 100 years, Hamilton has handled the pressure in material handling’s heaviest and most complex jobs.

Packaging partnership helps brewer accommodate growth and cut costs
On-demand packaging saves warehouse space and increases production and service levels.

Industrial packaging experts to come together for inaugural Industrial Pack Conference
Speakers of note include chair of IPANA (Industrial Packaging Alliance of North America), president of ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) and president and CEO of RPA (Reusable Packaging Association).

SMC3 keynote takes a deep dive into the “Brave New Supply Chain World”
Head of Adelante SCM discusses 3D printing, drones, the ongoing Amazon effect, and emerging technologies.

NextGen Supply Chain: We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue?
The transportation industry is focused on competition from the likes of Uber Eats, DoorDash, Roadie and Zifty, but we should be paying close attention to what’s occurring in the electric vehicle sphere.

Logistics Academy partners with InMotion Global
Students to learn TMS software and receive a free freight brokerage software package at graduation.

Study outlines challenges to CPG companies
Annual transportation cost increases of $15.5 billion, an increase of 14%, have reversed other supply chain cost-saving efforts.

Why wellness in trucking needs to go the extra mile
A well-designed driver wellness program could make the job more attractive and help alleviate driver turnover.

DuPont announces 2015 Packaging Innovation Award winners
Silver Award winner Kübox's easy crating system offers paper-based alternative to traditional wooden crates or plastic cases, with half the weight of wood and compression strength of more than 5,000 pounds.

Dimensional weight rating could be a win-win-win for the materials handling industry
UPS and FedEx have changed they way they charge our customers to ship their orders. That's created an opportunity for our industry to play a role in reducing packaging and shipping costs.

Ohio governor signs transportation bill at Daifuku America headquarters
Bill to direct $5 billion in funding to 1,600 infrastructure projects throughout the state.

Consumer goods suppliers identify $3 million in potential annual savings
Report highlights executives' focus on direct store delivery processes.

MillerCoors saves $8 million annually
Cargo protection products reduce damaged loads, worker injuries and environmental waste.


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Warehousing Outlook 2023
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2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
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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.
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Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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