Toyota Material Handling completes North American integration process
January 16, 2020
Officially combines TIEM and TMHU into single company with new name
Report: Demand for pallet trucks to soar
January 16, 2020
According to a report from Fact.MR, the global pallet trucks market is poised to grow at a positive CAGR of ~ 6.9% over the forecast period (2019-2028).
Retail sales to see gains to end 2019
January 16, 2020
Commerce reported that December retail sales, at $529.6 billion, were up 0.3% over November and up 5.8% annually. NRF reported that December retail sales were up 0.5% from November to December on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 2.1% on an unadjusted basis rose 6.7%.annually.
Financing gender equality in manufacturing
January 16, 2020
PPWLN Keynote speakers address the broken rung and economic empowerment.
Panjiva reports U.S.-bound shipments fall again to finish 2019
January 16, 2020
December shipments—at 969,53—were off 8.5% annually and fell for the fourth consecutive month, and were down more than November’s 4.2% annual decline. For calendar year 2019, total shipments—at 12,243,739—slipped 1.0% compared to 2018, marking its worst annual output going back to 2009.
HighJump and Locus Robotics roll out strategic partnership
January 15, 2020
The companies said they will collaborate to facilitate the development of integration tools allowing for faster, seamless implementations to improve productivity and efficiency for shared retail and 3PL customers, as well as establish HighJump as a licensed retailer of Locus’s autonomous, multi-robot solution for warehouse fulfillment, too.
MHI launches new ergonomics and safety blog
January 15, 2020
The EASE and ProGMA Industry Groups of MHI collaborated on the creation of this new informational and news resource for manufacturing and supply chain professionals.
Transplace acquires Lanehub
January 14, 2020
Acquisition further extends Transplace leadership in technology to improve fleet utilization and optimize supply chain efficiency
Locus Robotics and HighJump announce strategic partnership
January 13, 2020
Locus and HighJump will work together to facilitate the development of integration tools that will allow for faster, seamless implementations to improve productivity and efficiency for shared retail and third-party logistics (3PL) customers.
Newly expanded exhibition floor is a game-changer for Modex 2020
January 13, 2020
With more than 950 exhibitors, Modex 2020 features one large exhibition hall on a single floor at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC)—a renovation that added 100,000 square feet of space in Hall B (which is now connected to Hall C).
Modex 2020’s free seminars offer knowledge, insights and education for supply chain professionals
January 13, 2020
Modex 2020 helps attendees achieve their educational goals by providing a full menu of on-floor seminars meant to inspire, motivate, and encourage success.
Four Modex keynotes to explore trends, highlight innovation
January 13, 2020
Modex consistently features an impressive lineup of keynote presentations offering critical insights from experts into logistics trends, including a conversation with Ambassador Nikki Haley, an insider’s look at the convergence of humans and machines, and insights on business and life with Peyton and Archie Manning.
CEMA reports November 2019 shipments up 7.2% from October
January 13, 2020
November 2019 booked orders decreased 10.6% when compared to November 2018 orders.
Trimble plans to acquire Kuebix in a wide ranging deal for various supply chain stakeholders
January 10, 2020
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Trimble, provider of end-to-end technology solutions to for-hire motor carriers, private fleets, freight brokerage, and third-party logistics providers, announced it has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Maynard, Mass.-based TMS provider and creator of the North America’s largest connected shipping community Kuebix.
BOPUS a ‘real bright spot this year’
January 10, 2020
Consumers expect free shipping and a 20% reduction in expected delivery time during the holiday season. In 2018, consumers were willing to wait 3.9 days on average – today the expectation is an average of 3.1 days.
Sponsored Content
Why are so many companies investing in warehouse automation?
January 10, 2020
In this Insider Q&A, Kardex Remstar’s North American President Mark Dunaway provides an overview of the current automation environment, shows how companies can embrace the movement, and reveals what lies ahead over the next 5-10 years.
ISM reports non-manufacturing growth intact to finish 2020
January 8, 2020
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 55 in December (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which topped November’s reading by 1.1%.
Year in review: Top materials handling stories of 2019
January 8, 2020
Digitization, connectivity, efficiency and customer demands continue to drive innovation.
450,825 square feet of show floor reserved at record ProMat 2021 space draw
January 8, 2020
This record amount of exhibit space reserved represents more than 95% percent of the ProMat show floor and is a clear message that the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry is healthy and growing.
IAM Robotics to open state-of-the-art headquarters and showcase innovation center
January 7, 2020
The new 30,000 square foot facility will be located in the emerging high tech area of Pittsburgh known as Robotics Row.