Diversis announces sale of cloud supply chain software provider ArrowStream
December 16, 2020
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
December 16, 2020
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
December 16, 2020
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
December 16, 2020
Berkshire Grey Partner Alliance (BGPA) program connects customers and supply chain partners with robotic solutions
Startup News: Tive secures $12 million in funding
December 15, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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?
December 14, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
Office Depot’s deployment of collaborative mobile robots improves safety, energizes workforce.
EnerSys battery and charger solutions offered via KION North America dealer program
December 14, 2020
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
December 11, 2020
Hyundai Motor Group to acquire controlling interest in robotics company Boston Dynamics from SoftBank
U.S.-bound imports remain steady in November, reports Panjiva
December 10, 2020
The firm reported that total November shipments—at 1,16,7943—rose 20.7% annually, topping November’s 16.8% annual increase, with imports of containerized freight shipments—at 2,668,416 TEU—seeing a 17% annual gain.
Startup News: Robotic piece picking software provider OSARO lands additional funding
December 10, 2020
Robotic piece picking software provider OSARO lands additional funding
Deloitte releases “2021 Manufacturing Outlook” report
December 9, 2020
As uncertainty becomes the new normal, Deloitte’s "2021 Manufacturing Outlook" report outlined the key considerations for creating disruption-proof businesses and presents new findings from a post-election survey of manufacturing executives.
Modex 2022: 350,800 square feet of space reserved at record space draw
December 8, 2020
The Modex 2022 exhibit space draw, held November in Charlotte, NC, attracted 604 exhibitors who have reserved a record 350,800 net square feet of show floor space at the Industry's premier U.S. supply chain event.
Savoye announces global partnership with Scott
December 7, 2020
Savoye, one of the world’s leading storage and retrieval companies, announces partnership with Scott Technology Ltd,, an automation and robotics solutions provider
WERC annual conference to be virtual event May 3-5, live online
December 7, 2020
The Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC) announced via an email today that its annual conference will be a virtual event, to be held in early May.
Survey: retailers’ ecommerce revenue as a percentage of total up by 33% amidst COVID-19
December 7, 2020
Survey from Blue Yonder finds ecommerce revenue as a percentage of total up significantly amidst COVID-19 pandemic
In-person ProMat 2021 canceled as plans power up for ProMatDX
December 7, 2020
In-person ProMat 2021 cancelled, but ProMat Digital Experience, or ProMatDX, in the works for April
