Ortho Development ups productivity with task support vehicles
November 13, 2019
The productivity upturn is primarily due to the vehicles’ up time and battery run time.
Continental Tire optimizes lift truck fleet with telemetry solution
November 13, 2019
The solution has improved visibility and driven process optimization.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits adds a turret truck to its fleet
November 13, 2019
Due to the narrow aisle turret truck, productivity has risen by nearly 20%.
AGV improves assembly line operations
November 13, 2019
The AGV is capable of efficiently automating complex materials handling flows.
Sensit Technologies Reclaims Storage Space and Gains Efficiency
November 13, 2019
The gas-leak detection systems manufacturer used 20-foot-tall vertical lift modules.
JEM International purchases new sanitary conveyors
November 13, 2019
Designed for the food industry, the conveyors meet various USDA and FDA regulations.
ACT Fulfillment invests in collaborative robots
November 13, 2019
Inflexibility motivated the 3PL to explore a collaborative solution, leading to a ROI in five months.
Pocket sorter reduces Zalando’s delivery time by nearly 50%
November 13, 2019
The new system effectively decreases picking time and increases order accuracy.
Magid’s goods-to-person system optimizes its e-fulfillment
November 13, 2019
The system has been supported by an inventory storage buffer.
CEMA reports 69% increase in orders in one month
November 13, 2019
Orders for unit handling equipment nearly doubled from August to September.
October U.S.-bound waterborne shipments slump further, says Panjiva
November 12, 2019
October shipments, at 1,047,257, were off 8.9% annually on a preliminary basis, which was far steeper than September’s 1.6% annual decline and the third quarter’s 0.2% gain. Containerized freight shipments in October rose 7.5 On a year-to-date basis through October, shipments are up 0.05%, at 10,301,352.
Specialty packaging for a fragile world
November 11, 2019
Proprietary design and materials are the ticket to protection in a rough-and-tumble supply chain.
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November 8, 2019
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Material Handling Education Foundation elects two new board members
November 7, 2019
Ryan Bartlett, President and CEO of United Material Handling and Matthew Dysard, President of Tiffin Metal Products will begin serving their terms January 1, 2020.
KION North America awarded ISO Certifications
November 6, 2019
Now certified to the following International Standards; ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001: 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
Crown Equipment opens new sales and service center in Springfield, Mo.
November 6, 2019
New location offers forklifts, warehouse design solutions, automation technology, Crown's fleet and operator management system, and comprehensive battery and charger service.
Zebra Technologies completes acquisition of Cortexica Vision Systems Ltd.
November 6, 2019
Acquisition aligns computer vision AI solutions with Zebra’s enterprise asset intelligence vision.
Pack Expo and Blessings in a Backpack feed more than 6,000 hungry kids
November 6, 2019
'Philanthro-bots' mobilized to help feed hungry kids across America.
MHI Industry Groups announce new chairs and vice chairs
November 6, 2019
The new Chairs and Vice Chairs were elected by members of each Industry Group by way of vote during their groups’ Annual Membership Meetings.
Cronin joins IAM Robotics board
November 5, 2019
Supply chain technology veteran brings experience to growing robotics company
