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ProMat 2019 honored as a member of TSE Gold 100
ProMat 2019 will be celebrated by Trade Show Executive as a Gold 100 honoree.

Overhead lifting safety webinar series set for September
The Overhead Alliance represents the members of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and the Monorail Manufacturers Association, Inc. (MMA).

Barcoding, Inc. to host first-annual “#SupplyChainGeekDay”
On June 26, Barcoding and partners will honor essential employees in the supply chain industry

ProGlove and StayLinked partner to help logistics firms achieve digital transformation
Partnership leverages mutual hardware and software expertise to help firms easily pair legacy systems with modern mobile tools and IIoT wearables to meet the demands of Industry 4.0.

SIERA.AI: Forklifts with artificial intelligence can can prevent warehouse accidents
Invisible “co-pilot” can help protect forklift operators, nearby employees, product and infrastructure.

PERC reinforces safety, celebrates National Forklift Safety Day with new resources
New safety resources from the Propane Council aim to support those working with or around propane forklifts nationwide.

Seventh Annual National Forklift Safety Day reinforces importance of industry safety
Government officials, safety experts and industry representatives discuss subjects including pedestrian safety, temporary employee safety and the need for operator training across all aspects of the industry.

MachineMetrics, World Economic Forum join forces to support sustainable future for manufacturing
More global manufacturers adopt IoT to access data and transform traditional manufacturing operations and supply chains into dynamic, sustainable, more resilient interconnected systems.

FMH Conveyors acquires Aftersort truck loaders
The company's two-piece telescoping conveyors are built to withstand shipping operations with high forklift traffic or other collision obstacles.

Toyota Material Handling addresses new safety challenges during National Forklift Safety Day
TMH dealers across the United States and Canada will offer no-cost forklift site consultations for customers.

Crown Equipment celebrates NFSD by emphasizing integrated approach to safety
Crown Equipment releases new e-book, “An Integrated Approach to Forklift Safety,” and introduces a new safety and support display in its virtual trade show.

Auburn’s Harbert College of Business creates Department of Supply Chain Management
Decision builds upon Auburn’s nationally recognized leadership in supply chain education

EnerSys recognizes 2020 National Forklift Safety Day
Annual event especially unique due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, further validating the importance of safety and operator training.

Toyota observes National Forklift Safety Day
National Forklift Safety Day is a yearly reminder to be steadfast in creating a culture of safety.

SkillPath’s OSHA training goes virtual for National Safety Month
Industry-leading safety experts share vital information to help learners meet compliance requirements for OSHA general industry regulations.

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA) supports seventh annual National Forklift Safety Day
MCFA provides operators with training and safety resources including “Forklift Rules Of The Road” and “Forklift Certification FAQs.”

Manufacturing Institute sees demand for reskilled workers
eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) students, including displaced coal miners, find jobs during school closure; eKAMI’s focus on reskilling workers extends to staff, who leverage 3D printers to build and donate masks for frontline healthcare workers

CPA and ECPA announce collaboration program
With shared missions of furthering the awareness and use of the contract packaging and contract manufacturing (CP/CM) industry in their respective regions, this collaboration presents expanded opportunities to the members of each organization on a global scale

7th-annual National Forklift Safety Day 2020 to be held virtually
Online event on June 9th at 9:00 a.m. EDT will feature government representatives, safety experts and industry leaders.

Non-manufacturing shows growth but recent events cloud outlook, says ISM
In an interview, Tony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said that prior to the recent civil unrest and events of the past week, related to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, non-manufacturing seemed like it may have been on a path to recovery.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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