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
ELFA: 2020 forecasts positive equipment and software investment growth in Q4
October 7, 2020
GDP growth for 2020 is forecast between -3.8 and -4.8 percent, according to the Q4 update to the 2020 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
Seegrid acquires Box Robotics
October 6, 2020
Acquisition aimed at accelerated development of human-like awareness for more consistent and productive self-driving industrial vehicles
PECO Pallet to be acquired by Alinda Capital Partners and USS
October 5, 2020
Leading North America pallet systems provider to be acquired by global investment firm focused on essential infrastructure and UK’s largest private pension fund
MHS joins Robotic Industries Association
October 5, 2020
MHS, a provider of materials handling automation and software solution, will support RIA’s efforts to advance industrial robotics
September Services PMI remains on growth track, says ISM
October 5, 2020
The report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—inched up 0.9%, to 57.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), in September. This followed a 1.2% August decline and a 1% gain in July.
Dematic introduces its first-ever virtual, Global Material Handling & Logistics Conference
October 5, 2020
Dematic's MHLC online event will be October 27–29, and will cover supply chain challenges and how AI, machine learning, big data and robotics are transforming retail and logistics operations
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Planning for the supply chain of the future
October 2, 2020
In today’s episode, Marisa Brown explains why organizations must balance efficiency with adaptability, flexibility and effectiveness
ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition
October 2, 2020
Codian's delta robots primarily used for high-precision, pick-and-place applications
Whirlpool highlights manufacturing systems and employees on Manufacturing Day
October 2, 2020
Having observed Manufacturing Day in the U.S. over the past five years, this year marks the first time Whirlpool Corporation will celebrate on a global scale both virtually and in its manufacturing facilities.
Plex Systems to celebrate MFG Day 2020 as an official sponsor
October 2, 2020
The day, organized by The Manufacturing Institute, recognizes the importance of modern manufacturing and inspires the next generation of talent nationwide