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WERC launches new benchmarking tool
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) announced the launch of the new DC Measures Benchmarking Tool, available online today.

KION North America opens new aftermarket distribution and training center
New South Carolina facility, just 5 miles from KION North America's production facility, triples the warehouse space for high-demand spare parts.

April manufacturing output declines but still showing overall growth, notes ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, had a reading of 55.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.7% compared to March’s 57.1, while marking the 23rd consecutive month of growth, at a slower rate, as well as the 23rd consecutive month of overall economic growth.

Industry veteran Jeff Potts joins AutoScheduler as CRO
Potts, a cofounder of LeanLogistics, brings 30 years of experience to company whose software acts as a "WMS accelerator" solution.

ALAN opens nominations for 2022 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
Annual awards honor extraordinary supply chain relief efforts

Industrial real estate market conditions remain tight, with space in short supply, notes CBRE
CBRE explained that following a record year, in the U.S. industrial real estate market in 2021, market conditions carried over into the first quarter, with strong demand for space remaining the common theme.

VisionNav Robotics lands $80 million in C+ round
Maker of robotic, driverless lift trucks will apply funds, in part, to promote large-scale implementation and localized delivery for global customers.

Summit Industrial Park deploys Made4net’s WMS to manage Texas distribution facility
WMS manages reusable oil pipeline assets in 50-acre yard in West Texas to drive operational efficiency

Fabric opens Dallas micro-fulfillment center as its on-demand retail network expands
Chill Brands, a lifestyle brand providing first-class functional products and tobacco alternatives, joins as first customer in Dallas micro-fulfillment center

IoT automation company KINEXON raises $130 million in funding led by Thomas H. Lee Partners
Funding enables KINEXON to accelerate international expansion and scale its operating system for connected and automated operations

During MODEX 2022 Orbis Showcased the Latest in Sustainable Packaging
ORBIS showcased a variety of packaging solutions— including reusable plastic pallets, totes, bulk containers and metal solutions — and services that help supply chains find efficiencies, improve the flow of product and increase sustainability, all while reducing costs..

Six robotics pioneers win 2022 Engelberger Awards
Automation industry’s most prestigious honor to be presented to three at Automate 2022 in Detroit on June 8 and three at Automatica in Munich June 20

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.


June 2024 Modern Materials Handling

National Forklift Safety Day comes once a year in June, but various sensor and vision-based, ‘operator-assist’ technologies, as well as telematics, are used daily to enhance the level of operator awareness for manually operated lift truck fleets.

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