Materials handling business: Commerce Department reports increases in durable goods new orders
June 1, 2010
In another sign that the United States economy is gradually recovering, the Commerce Department reported last week that new orders for manufactured durable goods in April were up 2.9 percent from March to $193.9 billion and were up 16.8 percent year-over-year. This marks the fourth time in the last five months new orders were up.
3PL News: Armstrong says 2009 3PL data down 15.1 percent
May 25, 2010
Supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates this week released updated figures for 2009 U.S. third-party logistics market revenues.
Warehousing and distribution: Panjiva points to improved trade numbers with caution
May 20, 2010
Following a 3 percent gain in the number of global manufacturers shipping to the United States from February to March, there was another 3 percent gain from March to April, according to data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers.
Materials handling business: April retail sales continue upward trend
May 20, 2010
Keeping in line with retail sales growth from February to March, the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation recently reported retail sales were up again from March to April.
Logistics business: ISM PMI bodes well for overall economic outlook
May 20, 2010
The economic recovery took what could be viewed as a strong step forward based on the Institute of Supply Management’s (ISM) most recent monthly manufacturing report
NA 2010: Kazuo Itoh builds on MDR success
May 11, 2010
The Power Moller is used in motor driven roller (MDR) conveyors around the world. How did it come about?
NA 2010 Keynote Wrap Up: Sustainability put under the microscope
May 11, 2010
Two keynote presenters considered the similarities between business sustainability in the profit and not for profit sectors as well as the role materials handling can play in ushering in a greener business.
NA 2010 Keynote Wrap Up: Where will we find our skilled workers?
May 11, 2010
The materials handling industry in the United States is growing, meaning there will be a greater demand for skilled workers.
NA 2010: MHIA says industry returns to growth
May 11, 2010
The Material Handling Industry of America is forecasting 6% to 8.5% growth in material handling equipment new orders in 2010, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast.
This Week in Modern: Back on schedule
May 11, 2010
You may have already heard that Peerless Media, LLC has completed the acquisition of Modern Materials Handling from Reed Elsevier. What does that mean for loyal readers of this newsletter?
Toyota and Raymond solidify bond, protect brands
April 1, 2010
Ten years after the purchase of BT Industries, restructuring brings Toyota and Raymond even closer together.
Crossdocking: The latest and greatest
April 1, 2010
Here are the latest developments, innovations, and breakthroughs that are making crossdocking easier and faster than ever.
Pregis acquires IntelliPack
April 1, 2010
Pregis, a supplier of protective packaging solutions, has acquired IntelliPack
Logility acquires Optiant
April 1, 2010
Logility has acquired certain assets of privately held Optiant provider of multi-echelon supply chain optimization systems
Intelligrated adds sorters to portfolio
April 1, 2010
Intelligrated has announced the addition of tilt-tray and cross-belt sortation solutions to its product portfolio.
Overall RFID market to hit $5.35 billion this year
April 1, 2010
A new market data report released by ABI Research ([url=http://www.abiresearch.com]http://www.abiresearch.com[/url])) predicts the overall RFID market to reach $5.35 billion
February retail numbers up slightly from January
April 1, 2010
A full economic recovery is not yet underway, but data released recently by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF) data indicate that consumers are slowly coming out of their bunkers, with both organizations reporting increases in February retail sales.
WMS Support offers workshop for WMS users
April 1, 2010
Don Benson, one of the originators of the WMS industry and the founder of Warehouse Management Systems Support, will host a six-hour interactive workshop for WMS users.
Crateamp;Barrel: The Sustainable distribution trendsetter
April 1, 2010
Crate and Barrel's Tracy, Calif., distribution center achieved Gold designation from LEED and merged the retailer's sustainability and distribution initiatives
Breaking down the unit load
April 1, 2010
At the end of the line after the materials handling is done, you still need pallets, slip sheets, totes and containers, stretch wrap, shrink wrap and banding, and dunnage to create the optimum unit load