3PL News: Genco, ATC deal is made official
October 26, 2010
Genco officials said that the new entity will be privately owned and rebranded under the name GENCO ATC
Packaging: Schneider recognized by FANUC as certified servicing integrator
October 21, 2010
Supplier can now officially provide end-users with service consistent with the standards provided by FANUC.
3PL/warehousing: New Armstrong report says U.S. commercial warehousing market will hit $50 billion
October 20, 2010
A new report from supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates states that United States-based commercial warehousing revenue will hit $50 billion in 2010.
Lift truck survey reveals which parts rank highest in quality and reliability
October 20, 2010
Toyota genuine parts rank highest in independent survey of industry decision-makers.
Education: CICMHE names winners of Outstanding Material Handling amp; Facility Logistics Research Paper
October 13, 2010
The award encourages the development of, and recognizes excellence in, materials handling research.
Reusable containers: Putting a cap on your container needs
October 6, 2010
CAPS does for reusable containers what CHEP does for pallets
Pallets and containers: The plastic pool alternative
October 6, 2010
iGPS offers pallets users an alternative to wood
Pallets: Pallet pooling for the other guys
October 6, 2010
Upstart PECO Pallet brings competition to the pallet pooling market
Pallets and containers: A CHEP off the old block
October 6, 2010
More than a decade after entering the North American market, CHEP continues to be the leader in pallet pooling.
Materials handling: Meller receives Reed-Apple Award at MHIA meetings
October 5, 2010
University of Arkansas logistics professor wins prestigious award
How to choose the right pallet truck
October 4, 2010
Choosing the right pallet truck for your operation takes careful consideration. Mark Twain once referred to golf as a good walk spoiled. The phrase could just as easily be applied to using the wrong pallet truck, or walkie, as they’re often known. The right walkie can make short work for the operator moving a pallet around the dock in a distribution center or across a parking lot out in the field. Choosing the wrong machine can make that job...
Materials handling automation: New player in the carousel market
October 4, 2010
Sapient Automation will offer vertical and horizontal carousels and VLMs
MHIA forecasts 12% to 14% growth in new equipment orders in 2010
October 4, 2010
MHIA forecasts 12% to 14% growth in new equipment orders in 2010.
Manufacturing: ISM index dips down in September
October 1, 2010
The Institute of Supply Management reported that manufacturing activity in September was down compared to August.
Lift trucks: Pink forklift supports national breast cancer awareness month
October 1, 2010
Lift truck distributor Barclay Brand Ferdon is supporting national breast cancer awareness month by raising money and awareness.
SME: Call for papers
October 1, 2010
AeroDef Manufacturing Conference, scheduled for April, is looking for speakers.
Pallets: iGPS to open sales and innovation center
September 30, 2010
R&D center in Bentonville, Ark., will showcase supply chain technologies and improvements in plastic pallets.
Supply chain software: HighJump to acquire TrueCommerce
September 28, 2010
Move will add trading partner integration software to Highjump’s existing supply chain management suite
HK/Dematic acquisition is complete
September 21, 2010
Dematic NA’s chief outlines customer benefits of newly merged companies at logistics conference.
