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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas opens scholarship applications for Houston area students
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas opens scholarship applications for 17th annual Cat Lift Trucks Scholarship aimed at recognizing outstanding Houston-area high school students and providing financial support for higher education.

J.B. Hunt, Univ. of Arkansas collaborate on supply chain inclusivity and sustainability
New $2.25 million collaboration between J.B. Hunt and the Sam M. Walton College of Business will increase awareness of inclusion and diversity in transportation and logistics and explore new, sustainable solutions

Voxware returns survey: mistakes lead to costly returns
Voxware survey finds more than 40% of consumers report returning an item due to retailer error

Equipment leasing index for November shows a decline for new business volume
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index shows November new business volume down 7% year-over-year, and down 21% month-to-month

Plug Power expands hydrogen and fuel cell solutions into Walmart ecommerce applications
Plug Power began expansion of hydrogen and fuel cell solutions into Walmart’s eCommerce network, with the first deployments in August of 2020 and additional expansion planned in 2021

MHI Board of Governors creates George W. Prest Scholarship Fund
The scholarship will be awarded to undergraduates who are pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career beginning with the 2022/2023 academic year.

Valsoft acquires WMS vendor WiSys
Valsoft acquires WMS vendor WiSys

AutoGuide Mobile Robots opens new European office
Munich office will work closely with system integrators across Europe to meet increasing demand for AutoGuide’s autonomous mobile robots

Diversis announces sale of cloud supply chain software provider ArrowStream
ArrowStream's solutions connect over 250 restaurant chains, 1,000 distributor locations and 8,000 suppliers on a single platform

60 Seconds with Sal Fateen of Seizmic and MHEFI
Modern Materials Handling sat down with Sal Fateen, CEO of Seizmic and president of the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. to talk about the industry.

Forecast for equipment leasing and software in 2021 calls for 7.8% expansion
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's forecast for equipment leasing and software in 2021 calls for 7.8% expansion

Robotics company Berkshire Grey launches partner alliance program
Berkshire Grey Partner Alliance (BGPA) program connects customers and supply chain partners with robotic solutions

Startup News: Tive secures $12 million in funding
Supply chain visibility and tracking vendor Tive secures $12 million in funding

What Covid-19 has changed in maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) parts management
It’s been said never let a crisis go to waste. And that’s the compelling driver behind recent shifts in managing MRO parts more effectively. Control, data and active management figure prominently.

Hyster-Yale and Capacity Trucks to develop electric and hydrogen-powered terminal tractors
Hyster-Yale Group and Capacity Trucks are joining forces to address growing demand for environmentally sustainable terminal tractor solutions in port, terminal and distribution center markets, with initial prototypes targeted to be available in 2021 for market testing.

What do bulk containers and eaches have in common?
More than you might think, actually. In fact, e-commerce is a hot new application for mobile bulk containers, ergonomically handling items and small boxes that need special attention. It’s the next obvious step after laundry carts. You’ll see.

How mobile robots empower the workforce
Office Depot’s deployment of collaborative mobile robots improves safety, energizes workforce.

EnerSys battery and charger solutions offered via KION North America dealer program
EnerSys and Hawker battery and charger solutions for material handling available through the KION aftersales accessory program

Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank
Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in robotics company Boston Dynamics from SoftBank

Electrocomponents acquires MRO supply chain services provider Synovos for $145 million
Electrocomponents acquires Synovos for $145 million


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