Fizyr and AWL enter into collaboration on robotic piece picking
February 11, 2021
strategic partnership to offer high-end robotic solutions, especially for the logistics market
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas announces changes for Americas region
February 10, 2021
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group will become 100% fully owned by Mitsubishi Logisnext, effective March 1, 2021
Gartner survey: 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience within 2 years
February 10, 2021
Gartner survey finds 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience within 2 years. Fifty-six percent of survey respondents think that automation will enable them to make onshore manufacturing economically viable.
JLT Mobile Computers forms software development subsidiary
February 10, 2021
Appointing a general manager to lead its separate new software venture, JLT takes the next strategic step towards realizing its vision of transitioning into a provider of end-to-end rugged IT solutions for warehousing and logistics
KION North America announces military hiring initiative with Veterans ASCEND
February 8, 2021
KION North America announces military hiring initiative with Veterans ASCEND. KION North America’s dealerships will have direct connections to military service members, veterans and military spouses matched specifically to career opportunities.
Urban Outfitters taps TGW for automation going into new fulfillment center in Kansas City
February 8, 2021
Urban Outfitters taps TGW for automation going into new fulfillment center in Kansas City. TGW’s FlashPick system is at the heart of the solution for the omnichannel fulfillment center, with project expected to go live in 2023
CBRE reports record data for Q4 and full-year 2020 industrial & logistics real estate
February 4, 2021
Data recently issued in a report by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate developer CBRE highlighted the impact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic had on the United States industrial real estate market, for both the fourth quarter and calendar year 2020.
SME celebrates 20 exceptional women in robotics and automation
February 4, 2021
SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing market.
Economic services activity begins 2021 with growth, notes ISM
February 3, 2021
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—came in at 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring)—marking a 1.0% gain over December.
Kindred partners with S&H Systems on ecommerce fulfillment efficiencies
February 3, 2021
Kindred and S&H Systems will partner to integrate Kindred’s SORT robotics with S&H Systems’ material handling and software product portfolio
Dematic to lead major upgrade for wholesale grocery distributor, MDI
February 3, 2021
Dematic to lead major upgrade for wholesale grocery distributor, MDI, using material handling systems, software and warehouse automation
ProMach acquires Serpa Packaging, a provider of cartoning and end of line solutions
February 2, 2021
ProMach acquires Serpa Packaging, a provider of cartoning and end of line solutions. Deal expands ProMach’s secondary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical applications.
Bastian Solutions announces retirement of CEO, Mike Romano
February 2, 2021
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, announced the retirement of CEO, Michael Romano. Bastian Solutions is a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions.
Manufacturing growth remains strong in January, reports ISM
February 1, 2021
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 58.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 1.8% below December’s 60.5, with both the PMI and the overall economy each growing, at a slower rate, for the eighth consecutive month. The January PMI reading is 5.6% above the 12-month average of 53.1.
The Manufacturing Institute announces partnership with Union Pacific on workforce development
February 1, 2021
The Manufacturing Institute announces grant from Union Pacific and three-year partnership to shrink the workforce gender gap by inspiring more women and young people to pursue modern industry careers.
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and Kalmar enter supply agreement for the Americas
February 1, 2021
Kalmar will produce and supply its “Essential” product line of 10 – 18 ton (22,000 – 40,000 lb.) Class 5 pneumatic tire forklifts under the Mitsubishi forklift truck brand for the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group
MHS to open new production facility in Kentucky
January 29, 2021
MHS to open new production facility in Kentucky
3PL Central launches Fall 2021 scholarship for aspiring supply chain and logistics students
January 29, 2021
3PL Central launches Fall 2021 scholarship for aspiring supply chain and logistics students. Program aimed at supporting education for college students currently enrolled in Supply Chain Management or Logistics programs
In a first, yearly non-automotive robotic orders higher than automotive orders
January 28, 2021
Robotic Industries Association (RIA) statistics on industrial robot arms also finds fourth quarter of 2020 was second-best quarter for robot orders