Lockheed Martin uses a mini-load AS/RS to enable lean manufacturing
February 24, 2011
After hurricanes damaged its Orlando warehouse, Lockheed Martin used lean principals to design a new facility delivering big results.
Panjiva data shows nice rebound from January to February
February 23, 2011
Data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, found that the number of United States-bound waterborne shipments increased 17 percent from December to January.
Oklahoma State gets visit from dock equipment mobile showroom
February 23, 2011
4Front Engineered Solutions continues its cross-country education program with a visit to Oklahoma State University.
Retrotech acquired by Savoye
February 22, 2011
Retrotech, a leading engineering services firm specializing in warehouse automation, was acquired in its entirety by a subsidiary of Groupe Legris, a $500 million diversified industrial company.
PECO Pallet announces acquisition by The Pritzker Group
February 22, 2011
The acquisition provides PECO Pallet with substantial equity capital to fund the company's continued expansion throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
ProMat to offer more than 80 free seminars
February 21, 2011
Fill your brain and rest your feet at one of the educational sessions to be held at ProMat 2011.
Tips and tricks for ProMat 2011 attendees
February 21, 2011
This is the first installment in a three-part series on tips and tricks for attending ProMat 2011. These tips will help you get around the show.
CEMA reports 25% more booked orders in December
February 18, 2011
The December 2010 index represents an increase of 51% from December 2009.
Toyota expands dealer network in Alaska
February 18, 2011
Based in Anchorage, All Pro Alaska, offer forklifts, warehouse equipment, parts, service and rentals throughout Alaska.
Study explores crossdocking trends
February 17, 2011
Report indicates that more and more companies are finding value in the practice’s ability to take costs out of the system, manage inventory levels, increase efficiencies and accommodate unpredictable customer demand.
RedPrairie introduces Data Extractor for workforce productivity
February 16, 2011
New tool enables seamless integration between SAP warehouse management and RedPrairie workforce management technologies
ProMat 2011 map
February 16, 2011
Get the lay of the land around McCormick Place in Chicago at ProMat 2011 and Automate 2011.
5 co-located events to be held at ProMat 2011
February 16, 2011
Maximize your time at the show with multiple co-located events.
International Visitors Center to help 2,500 ProMat attendees
February 16, 2011
Of the 30,000 anticipated show attendees, approximately 2,500 attendees from more than 100 countries have registered to attend ProMat 2011, either as individuals or in delegations.
Robocom Systems acquires Cambar Solutions
February 14, 2011
The conclusion of the transaction marks Robocom’s second acquisition of supply chain execution software companies in less than four years.
Quickpick remote advance system revolutionizes low-level order picking
February 8, 2011
Crown Equipment’s wireless glove allows for remote operation of pallet trucks.
RFID item-level growth increasing in retail sector
February 7, 2011
According to a recent report from ABI Research, RFID item-level tagging is being deployed very rapidly in apparel and footwear markets.
Brambles acquires CAPS
February 7, 2011
Container and Pooling Solutions offers sustainable pooling solutions and associated managed services to customers in the automotive and industrial sectors in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
CHEP Launches Lab to Test Product Handling Equipment
February 7, 2011
Lab will feature testing machinery to simulate distribution and supply chain conditions to measure pallet damage and performance
ISM Non-Manufacturing Index up for 14th straight month in January
February 3, 2011
Like its companion report on the manufacturing side, the Institute for Supply Management’s Non-Manufacturing Report on Business is off to a good start in 2011, showing growth for the 14th straight month.