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Other Voices: Three tips for implementing intelligent packaging
Intelligent packaging technology can improve the supply chain by providing operational visibility that may not otherwise exist and the data to make better and faster decisions.

Deloitte: Faced with economic and trade threats, CPOs pressured to cut costs
Respondents cited an economic downturn as the No. 1 ris, with 46% identifying it as a top risk impacting procurement and 70% indicating they are very likely to cut costs over the next year.

Honeywell announces creation of Pittsburgh-based Honeywell Robotics
Advanced technology center a significant investment in partnerships with software vendors, universities, startups and incubators to create new solutions for industrial customers.

Report: Conveyor system market to amplify at a CAGR of 5% from 2019-2029
The global market research study on conveyor system projects that the belt conveyor systems will remain prominent in terms of market value shares through 2029, whereas in terms of growth rate, the roller conveyor systems are likely to lead the way in global conveyor system market.

Zebra study: Record number of enterprises becoming ‘intelligent’ with growing IoT investments
Retail organizations have gained the most momentum in the last 12 months, moving from the bottom of the 2018 vertical Index rankings to the top, second only to healthcare.

Raymond founder inducted into 2019 Supply Chain Hall of Fame
George Raymond Sr. was instrumental in developing the first electric, narrow aisle lift truck, the double-faced wooden pallet and the hydraulic hand pallet truck.

Mac Rak joins Rack Manufacturers Institute as associate member
Mac Rak looks to aid in the creation of meaningful, practical standards and procedures related to proper pallet rack repair with this new membership.

Shopify completes acquisition of 6 River Systems
The transaction adds 6 River Systems’ cloud-based software and fleet of collaborative mobile robots called “Chuck” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network, accelerating its growth.

Caljan becomes part of Latour
Investment firm acquires manufacturer of telescopic conveyors, automatic label and document handling, and logistics solutions.

CEMA reports August booked orders up 27.2% from July
An increase of 42% in unit handling equipment orders contributed to a month that saw 58% improvement over the same period in 2018.

ELFF forecasts 3.9% expansion in equipment and software investment, 2.2% GDP growth
Although a recession in the next six months appears unlikely, business conditions for the equipment finance industry are also unlikely to improve materially over the rest of the year, particularly for equipment verticals that serve the manufacturing sector.

Barcoding Inc. VP of marketing selected for Leading Women Award
Jody Costa among those recognized for professional accomplishments as well as mentoring, civic volunteering, and commitment to inspiring change in their organization or the community.

SOTI Connect adds new printer management solutions with SATO, Brother and Printronix
At its user conference, the company announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft Azure, and solutions for managing business-critical printers in the retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and healthcare sectors.

KION North America hosts high school students on Manufacturing Day
Event at KION's South Carolina campus introduces future workforce generations to modern careers in technical fields.

Other Voices: Play it safe with automation
Automation supports reinvention of the warehouse worker and helps meet the rising demands of order fulfillment.

Report: AGV growth projected at 9% CAGR by 2029
This growth is significantly driven by the expansion of logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and other end-use industries.

Lift Truck Tip: Powering productivity
Fleet owners and forklift OEMs are exploring a brave new world of motive power, where chocolate and vanilla have been replaced with a kaleidoscope of options.

AGVs, AMRs and picking robots to lead the automated warehouse market, worth $27B by 2025
Report estimates global warehouse automation market will more than double from $13 billion in 2018 to $27 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.7% between 2019 and 2025.

Raymond hosts 6th-annual Pink Pallet Jack Project to benefit breast cancer awareness
Auction proceeds will aid foundations during breast cancer awareness month

GRI expands operations in Cincinnati, Ohio
The company has already established itself in the neighboring states of Indiana and Kentucky, hence substantiating their competence and facility to serve more customers in the US.


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