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LiuGong North America introduces LiuGong Finance
LiuGong Finance will provide dealers with finance support for both LiuGong North America and non-competing products.

Agility Robotics raises $150 million, seeks to accelerate “blended” human-robot workplaces
Company prepares to introduce flagship robot to logistics and warehouse environments

Equipment leasing index for March shows gains in volumes
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) for March saw business volume up 14% year-over-year, 49% month-to-month

SDI launches its Picking Superstars contest
Contest which celebrates exceptional pickers at U.S. DCs and fulfillment sites, now in its second year, is open for nominees through July 1

Bettaway partners with WeMake to expand jobs program for autistic adults
Supply chain operator adopts WeMake model to implement structured program with support resources to create long-term, meaningful jobs for adults on the autism spectrum

John Alexis joins Fortna as chief information officer
Alexis joins Fortna from Tegra Global, a major apparel manufacturer.


Storage Manufacturers Association of MHI announces standards revisions
The revision of these standards aligns with SMA’s continued commitment to develop, maintain and publish standards for design, performance and safe operation of industrial steel work platforms and shelving products.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies taps Seegrid for AMRs
Power transmission component maker selects Seegrid’s Palion AMR fleet and Fleet Central enterprise software to support autonomous hauling of parts and equipment.

Plug supplies Walmart with green hydrogen for lift truck fleet
Liquid green hydrogen to fuel up to 9,500 lift trucks across Walmart distribution and fulfillment centers, supporting the retailer’s goal of a zero emissions future by 2040.

Addverb Technologies and Davinci Micro Fulfillment partner on robotics
Davinci will use Addverb's autonomous robots and software in its micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs), which Davinci touts as offering retailers and brands superior reach and efficiencies in what amounts to 'Micro-fulfillment as a Solution,' or MaaS.

Tennsco celebrates 60 years of manufacturing storage products in Tennessee
Founded by Lester Speyer 60 years ago, Tennsco has grown from the single facility to nine manufacturing plants and distribution facilities spanning over 1.8 million square feet.

March retail sales post gains, despite inflation, according to Commerce and NRF data
Commerce reported that March retail sales—at $665.7 billion—rose 0.5% compared to February and were up 6.9% annually. NRF said that in its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, to focus on core retail, pointed to sales being flat on a seasonally adjusted basis from February, while rising 4% on an unadjusted basis annually, with sales off 0.7% sequentially and up 13.2% annually.

AMI partners with Apis Wise to offer software capabilities
Automated Marking Inc. (AMI) partners with software vendor Apis Wise, which offers solutions for pallet labeling, track & trace, centralized printing & coding, and inventory control

Gartner identifies three actions for CPOs to navigate packaging shortages
Supply instability and rising costs prompt chief procurement officers to adopt new approaches to ensure enough materials such as pallets, plastics, corrugate, metal and glass.

12th Annual Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT to bring leaders together in Atlanta October 10-12
WiM accepting speaker and plant tour host applications for the conference

DoD picks KPMG to assist on 5G application for Marine Corp’s smart warehouse project
5G seen as useful for testing autonomous robotic inventory management, machine learning for inventory tracking, and augmented and virtual reality applications for workforce efficiency.

Tive raises $54 million in Series B funding
Provider of real-time supply chain visibility solution that leverages tracker and sensor technology adds six new investors in its latest round

Hugg & Hall Equipment acquires Southern Material Handling Company
Toyota Material Handling lift truck dealer Hugg & Hall acquires fellow Toyota dealer, Southern Material Handling Company, expanding to provide solutions to Eastern Oklahoma



May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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