Zebra Technologies to acquire Profitect Inc.
May 21, 2019
Prescriptive analytics technology can identify a potential opportunity, generate suggested actions and send them directly to a worker’s mobile device with detailed instructions for resolution.
Raymond hosts inaugural Engineering Day event at headquarters
May 20, 2019
Students from more than nine schools across the Southern Tier of New York learned about career opportunities within engineering and its multitude of disciplines.
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On the Road Again: Three Ways Data Is Enabling Smarter Transportation Management
May 16, 2019
Transportation is evolving rapidly, thanks to supply chain technology powered by data and analytics. Digitization is driving big changes that can help meet the pace of change.
RightHand Robotics expands partnership with Capacity LLC and Lightning Pick
May 15, 2019
Winner of MHI Innovation Award announced its first put wall integration in a Capacity fulfillment center.
ORBIS achieves lithium-ion battery packaging certification
May 15, 2019
This certification enables ORBIS to provide counsel to its customers on transporting these sensitive parts along the automotive supply chain.
Hunter Industrial expands global reach with Australia-based partner
May 15, 2019
Hunter Industrial’s Titan and ECO series HVLS fans are now available for purchase through Fantech Group.
Commerce and NRF report April retail sales see annual gains and sequential declines
May 15, 2019
Commerce reported that April retail sales, at $513.4 billion, fell 0.2% compared to March and were up 3.1% annually. NRF said that April retail sales were down 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 5.2% annually on an unadjusted basis.
New Amazon initiative helps employees start their own package delivery business
May 15, 2019
Amazon will take an active role in helping interested employees launch their own package delivery businesses.
RIA Standards Committee releases all-new methods and metrics for collaborative robot testing
May 14, 2019
Although cobots have inbuilt sensors and safety mechanisms, application variety requires tests to ensure limits are appropriate for the type of human/robot contact expected.
The Cary Company acquires Three Rivers Packaging
May 14, 2019
The acquisition of Three Rivers Packaging strengthens The Cary Company's position in the industrial container and packaging sector.
Witron begins construction of 189,400-square-foot frozen food logistics center for Spanish grocer
May 14, 2019
After the operational start at the beginning of 2021, the logistics center will supply 224 Mercadona stores throughout the autonomous community of Andalusia located in southern Spain.
Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program gains new companies
May 14, 2019
The network gives companies access to additional resources to better create innovative automation solutions
Interroll’s production capacities in Atlanta to double
May 10, 2019
Expansion will cost $11 million and add 121,500 square feet of floor space, including 15,000 square feet of office space.
Zebra Technologies celebrates 50 years of innovating at the edge
May 10, 2019
Company now boasts more than 4,400 U.S. and international patents issued and pending based on organic innovation, and has recently made strategic investments in companies including Locus Robotics.
CEMA reports March 2019 orders up 42.2% when compared to February 2019
May 10, 2019
Shipments up 13.4% year over year, and up 23.1% from February.
WorkJam and JDA announce partnership
May 10, 2019
Through the seamless integration of WorkJam and the JDA Workforce Management platform, not only will hourly employers be able to create optimized schedules against advanced forecasting and workforce management capabilities, they will also be able to close their availability and coverage gap.
GS1 US issues guideline for order consolidation in apparel and general merchandise
May 9, 2019
Guideline illustrates how leveraging GS1 standards in data sharing enables operational efficiencies, improves sustainability and optimizes last mile costs.
Logistyx president Ken Fleming to speak at Gartner conference
May 9, 2019
Session topics include strategies to adapt to shifts in the supply chain industry and identify areas for improved shipping processes.
PERC to launch quarterly e-newsletter for materials handling, distribution market
May 9, 2019
The first issue of "The Lift" is scheduled to be distributed June 11.
ISM semiannual report predicts manufacturing and non-manufacturing growth in 2019
May 8, 2019
Forecast of continued growth in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors is based on feedback from U.S.-based purchasing and supply chain executives.