Michael Levans is Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group of publications and websites including Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, Modern Materials Handling, and Material Handling Product News. He’s a 23-year publishing veteran who started out at the Pittsburgh Press as a business reporter and has spent the last 17 years in the business-to-business press. He’s been covering the logistics and supply chain markets for the past seven years.
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We love research
March 5, 2024
I don’t have a tattoo, but if I were to consider one it might read: I love research.
Modex 2024: Ripe market draws eager new players
February 1, 2024
Gain insights from 200+ industry professionals on the current state of order fulfillment and what lies ahead in 2024.
Annual research shines light through the clouds
November 7, 2023
Our Annual Salary Survey brings us up to date on average compensation and bonus numbers, educational levels, and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.
A solution to just about any challenge
October 4, 2023
Over the past 10 years, the editorial team at Modern has worked hard to plan theme issues that dive deeper into the state of the modern lift truck.
Packaging Issue: Positive results are front and center
September 10, 2023
One of our favorite traditions at Modern is our annual Packaging Issue designed to coincide with PMMI’s Pack Expo, the association’s trade show that this year will run...
13th-annual Lift Truck Issue: Make the most of your fleet
August 15, 2023
This marks the 13th year we’ve focused the majority of this issue on the latest technology and best practice developments revolving around the steadfast workhorse of the materials handling...
Technology & Innovation Issue: Transformation inspiration
July 12, 2023
So, if you’re looking for transformation inspiration, then July is your month.
Robotics: Enthusiasm is translating into investment
May 15, 2023
This issue was designed to be a bit of a primer, a push to inspire those readers who’ve been on the fence, but are now moving forward on their...
ProMat 2023: Let’s integrate all the robots
April 10, 2023
Unleash the Power of Robotics to Overcome Your Labor Challenges. Explore the Latest Automation and Robotic Solutions at ProMat 2023.
ProMat 2023: Targeted spending rules the day
March 16, 2023
The 2023 edition of ProMat—produced by show sponsor MHI—features more than 1,000 exhibitors spread across 560,000 square feet of exhibit space.