WERC annual conference program spans education, networking, facility tours
March 27, 2024
To be held June 2-5 at the Hilton, Anatole in Dallas, the conference is designed to empower logistics professionals.
Dematic FIRST Scholarship program applications open
March 27, 2024
Applications for the supply chain and logistics scholarship due Saturday, May 18. The scholarship supports high school and college students in their journey to become future supply chain and logistics leaders and innovators.
AI-based inventory monitoring solution provider Gather AI raises $17 million
March 27, 2024
Organizations using Gather AI's autonomous inventory monitoring drones include NFI, GEODIS, DSV, Barrett Distribution, and DPI Specialty Foods.
New survey from Rockwell Automation finds GenAI as top tech investment for manufacturers
March 26, 2024
Cobots, AMRs, and AGVs also rank as top tech investments in Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report, which gauges the impact of emerging technologies across multiple challenges. The global study surveyed more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries.
ProGlove and topsystem partner on hands-free picking solution
March 26, 2024
Product bundle combines topsystem's pick-by-voice solution with wearable scanners from ProGlove.
February and year-to-date U.S. import growth see gains, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence
March 25, 2024
February imports, at 2.44 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) increased 21% compared to February 2023. And when taking into account, the timing of the Lunar New Year, coupled with the impact of ongoing Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions, the firm explained that U.S.-bound imports over the first two months of 2024, at 5.04 million TEU, posted a 14% annual increase over 2023’s 4.40 million TEU,
Fabric adds co-CEO to expand U.S. market presence
March 25, 2024
Provider of e-fulfillment automation appoints Curt Avallone as co-CEO. Longtime company executive Avi (Jack) Jacoby will remain with Fabric as co-CEO.
NRF 2024 retail sales forecast calls for growth
March 21, 2024
NRF is pegging 2024 retail sales to increase between 2.5%-to-3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. Should this forecast come to fruition, NRF said that it would top 2023 retail sales, which rose 3.6% to $5.1 trillion.
Hyundai Material Handling announces its 2023 Dealer Awards
March 21, 2024
HMH recognizes lift truck dealers that exceed goals at reception held during MODEX.
Modex 2024 reports record-shattering attendance
March 18, 2024
MHI's Modex 2024 saw a record-shattering number of registered manufacturing and supply chain professionals, reaching a total of 48,733.
CMC Packaging Automation North America unveils Tech Center in Atlanta
March 18, 2024
With over 140+ machines installed nationwide and a dedicated team of 200 field engineers, CMC Packaging Automation North America serves a wide range of clients, including major retailers, e-commerce giants, 3PLs, and logistics companies.
PACK EXPO East brings latest packaging technologies to Philadelphia
March 15, 2024
Running March 18-20 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the event is expected to draw 7,000 attendees
ABB opens refitted U.S. robotics facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan
March 15, 2024
Expansion is latest in over $30 million in ABB's robotics investment in the U.S. market since 2019
Bobcat recognizes material handling dealers for superior performance
March 15, 2024
The brand's top lift truck dealers recognized based on sales, volume and other dealer engagement metrics
February retail sales head up, reports Commerce and NRF
March 14, 2024
Commerce reported that February retail sales, at $700.7 billion, rose 0.6% compared to January and were up 1.5% annually. NRF reported that February’s core retail sales, which it bases on Census data and excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, saw a 0.2% seasonally-adjusted increase over January and a 5.5% annual increase on an unadjusted basis.
Make your plans for ProMat 2025
March 14, 2024
After a successful Modex 2024, MHI is now gearing up for ProMat 2025—the industry’s premier supply chain event. ProMat will once again be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 17-20, 2025.
Modex: 2024 Innovation and StartUp award winners announced
March 14, 2024
The winners of the 2024 MHI Innovation Award were announced yesterday at Industry Night at Modex 2024.
DMW&H joins forces with Movu Robotics to deliver cutting-edge and scalable warehouse solutions
March 13, 2024
DMW&H (Booth B2019) a prominent provider of cutting-edge material handling and warehouse solutions, announced its latest partnership with Movu Robotics, an innovative warehouse automation brand distinguished for delivering simplified logistics solutions to warehouses worldwide, at Modex this week.
MHI Report: Investment increases as supply chains become more tech-forward and human-centric
March 13, 2024
A new report released today at Modex by MHI and Deloitte finds that 55% of supply chain leaders are increasing their supply chain technology and innovation investments with 88% saying they are planning to spend over $1 million.