Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Getting over the bar
October 19, 2020
In today’s episode, Stan Fawcett and Mike Knemeyer explain what organizations can learn from the decathlon to up their game
Retail sales see solid increases in September, notes Commerce and NRF
October 16, 2020
Commerce reported that total September retail sales—at $549.3 billion—were up 1.9% over August and were up 5.4% annually. And NRF pointed to September retail sales, which were paced by apparel, continuing a V-shaped recovery from the pandemic, with sales growing for the fourth consecutive month.
Dock and yard management systems market to reach $7.9 billion by 2027
October 16, 2020
According to a recent analyst report, dock and yard management system market to grow at CAGR of 13.4% through 2027
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) responds to Hurricane Delta
October 15, 2020
As Texas and Louisiana start to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Delta, ALAN is gearing up to provide support – and hoping that members of the logistics community will be just as willing to help with the 25th named storm of the season as they were with the first.
WISER joins UWB Alliance
October 15, 2020
WISER Systems has partnered with the UWB Alliance, an organization dedicated to advocating and advancing ultra-wideband technologies.
RK Logistics Group accelerates South Bay expansion plans
October 14, 2020
3PL expands at two South Bay sites and plans to add up to 100,000 square feet of new warehouse space next year
Mitsubishi Logisnext announces integration plans for Mitsubishi Caterpillar, Unincarriers Americas
October 14, 2020
Redesigned Corporate Website Provides One-Stop Resource For Expanded Material Handling, Automation and Fleet Solutions Offering. Lift truck vendor integrates units, launches new website
US-bound shipments are strong in September, reports Panjiva
October 14, 2020
Coming in at 2,711,435 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), September was up 11.1% annually. But on a year-to-date basis, through September 30, shipments are down 3.9% annually, to 20,874,996 TEU. This marked the second time ever a monthly tally topped 2.70 million TEU.
Raymond hosts 7th Pink Pallet Jack Project to benefit breast cancer awareness
October 13, 2020
Auction proceeds will aid foundations during breast cancer awareness month. Charity effort by lift truck provider Raymond. Raymond’s Pink Pallet Jack Project has raised nearly $165,000 for breast cancer organizations and charities over the past six years.
Rockwell Automation opens registration for primarily virtual edition of Automation Fair
October 13, 2020
Dubbed Automation Fair at Home and running Nov. 16-20, the event addresses the latest innovations in industrial automation
Dates set for Modex 2022
October 12, 2020
Modex 2022 will be held March 28-31 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.
CBRE: 2020 U.S. Retail Holiday Trends Guide expects e-commerce to grow at more than 40%
October 9, 2020
With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic continuing to change myriad aspects of everyday life, holiday season shopping is not an exception, according to the 2020 U.S. Retail Holiday Trends Guide, which was issued this week by industrial real estate firm CBRE.
PMMI’s 2020 On the Rise Awards recognize the next generation of leaders
October 9, 2020
This award recognizes 15 young professionals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and leadership potential in the packaging and processing industry.
MHI announces two new board appointments
October 9, 2020
The new board members will represent the members of the recently acquired Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC).
GEODIS and Accenture Interactive research reveals e-commerce surge and challenges
October 9, 2020
Brands estimate that ecommerce in 2020 will represent nearly half of their sales compared to a third before COVID-19
PINC acquires RailcarRx
October 8, 2020
Investment marks second acquisition for PINC in less than 30 days of complementary supply chain management software capabilities
Amazon kickstarts Pack Expo Connects’ education progam
October 8, 2020
Live, virtual educational content for packaging industry event running Nov. 9-13 also features Bumble Bee Foods, General Mills, L’Oreal and more
Adelante SCM and PINC launch the first annual state of yard management report
October 7, 2020
Findings on yard management trends to be shared via upcoming webinar Oct. 28