MHEDA’s Customer Appreciation Week runs Nov. 12-19
November 12, 2020
During week, visitors to Virtual Exhibitors Showcase can learn about the latest material handling equipment offerings, look for discounts, and enter for daily prizes
Crown Equipment rolls out new online store adding thousands of forklift parts
November 11, 2020
New e-commerce site for U.S. customers offers more than 4,000 forklift parts and supplies
GEODIS expands ecommerce capabilities in U.S. via new integrations with Shopify, Amazon
November 11, 2020
GEODIS in Americas, a top 3PL in the U.S., continued to expand on e-logistics solutions for customers with the announcement of marketplace integrations with Shopify and Amazon Drop Shipping
MHEFI announces new board of directors members for 2021
November 11, 2020
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) announced the appointment of four new members to the Board of Directors. Beginning January 1, 2021, Brian Reh of Gorbel Inc., Joel Thomas of Carter Control Systems, Arthur H. Stroyd Jr. with Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd, and Sebastian Titze of BEUMER will join the MHEFI board and begin their terms.
Analyst report: Supply chain analytics to grow at nearly 18% pace through 2027
November 10, 2020
Supply Chain Analytics Market to Reach $16.82 Billion, Globally, by 2027 at 17.9% CAGR
Report: E-commerce and last mile demands drive industrial real estate leasing growth in Q3
November 9, 2020
Report by industrial real estate firm JLL finds that e-commerce represents 13.4% of total leasing for the third quarter
PACK EXPO Connects kicks off today
November 9, 2020
Virtual packaging event runs Nov. 9 to Nov. 13, with educational content and nearly 2,700 live product demos from more than 700 solutions-providers
EnerSys partners with Sanitary Maintenance Consultants on battery line offering
November 5, 2020
Sanitary Maintenance Consultants to represent the NexSys PURE battery product portfolio, manufactured with Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology
Cisco-Eagle celebrates 50 years
November 5, 2020
Systems integrator Cisco-Eagle specializes in conveyor and storage systems, automation, space optimization, safety and security for industrial facilities.
Phoenix Lighting joins Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
November 5, 2020
Phoenix Lighting brings industry expertise in loading dock lighting to MHEDA
October Services PMI sees growth, says ISM
November 4, 2020
The report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—came in at 56.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), in October, following a 0.9% increase in September, a 1.2% August decline, and a 1% gain in July.
Gartner identifies three areas for supply chain adaptability focus
November 4, 2020
Analysts discussed the challenges and opportunities of uncertain times for supply chain leaders at Gartner virtual event
October manufacturing output hits highest level in more than a year, says ISM
November 2, 2020
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metrics, the PMI, hit 59.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which topped September’s 55.4 by 3.9%, while growing at a faster rate for the fifth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the sixth consecutive month.
Analyst study: market for robotic palletizing and depalletizing to reach $2.4 billion by 2022
November 2, 2020
Future Market Insights (FMI) report finds that smaller cases and pallet sizes drives need for robotic palletizers that can operate at a faster rate to process smaller loads
Liviri wins Reusable Packaging Association’s 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
November 2, 2020
Liviri reusable packaging manufacturer partners with Bulgheroni to replace insulated cardboard boxes with Liviri Vino containers for e-commerce wine shipments, increasing product protection and reducing distribution costs and environmental impact
Toyota Material Handling marks 30 years of manufacturing in USA
October 29, 2020
Forklift manufacturer Toyota Material Handling (TMH) marks three decades of production at its Indiana plant
Gartner survey: 47% of organizations will increase IoT investments despite COVID-19 impacts
October 29, 2020
By 2023, One-Third of Companies That Have Implemented IoT Will Also Have Implemented AI in Conjunction With at Least One IoT Project
Revamped industry tool allows manufacturers to understand total cost of machinery purchase
October 27, 2020
The tool was developed by the OpX Leadership Network convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Honeywell study: Advancements in warehouse automation will present new job classes
October 27, 2020
Survey finds that 8 in 10 companies see the highest potential for new warehouse jobs in in-house maintenance role. Also, more than half of those surveyed are investing in automated material handling systems
Kindred announces partnership with VARGO for mutual client ecommerce fulfillment solution
October 26, 2020
Effort incorporates Kindred's artificial intelligence (AI) pick and place robotics with VARGO’s warehouse execution system (WES)