Dematic names Bernard Biolchini EVP and CEO, Americas
July 22, 2019
Before joining Dematic, Biolchini served as GM for AMD in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa and previously held the role of president of Invensys Controls Europe and senior sales director for Hewlett-Packard Europe.
Other Voices: 5 steps to integrate PFEP software with PLM and ERP to accelerate product launches
July 19, 2019
Identify and quote suppliers earlier, improve lead times, reduce costs and lower the risk of bringing new products to market.
Report: Molded wood pallets sales on an upswing
July 18, 2019
The study finds that the molded wood pallets market is anticipated to grow at a volume CAGR of approximately 3% through 2029.
LogistiVIEW announces new partnership with Fetch Robotics
July 18, 2019
Warehouse automation collaboration to deliver complex human-robotic interaction through augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision.
Other Voices: Using gamification to help train the supply chain workforce
July 17, 2019
Whether incremental or ambitious, moves to tackle the skills gap can also help make existing workforces and operations more competitive.
Other Voices: Two mega-trends driving forklift safety and productivity
July 16, 2019
Whether they're looking for hard or soft ROIs, forklift users are evaluating and adopting technology that seemed far-fetched just a few years ago.
PMMI Foundation supports the next-generation workforce
July 16, 2019
PMMI awards three scholarships totaling $15,000 for processing, mechanical and electrical engineering
ORBIS achieves ESD Association certification
July 16, 2019
Company increases knowledge of ESD control to help customers protect sensitive electronic parts
Checkweigher features open-source software
July 16, 2019
A combination of checkweigher and PLC allows the equipment’s operation, data capture and reporting functions to be modified to meet unique customer needs.
Get the most from your VNA storage
July 16, 2019
New technologies and capabilities enable today’s VNA trucks to be more productive than ever.
MCFA appoints New England Industrial Truck Inc. (NEIT) to represent brands in New England
July 15, 2019
Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks and Jungheinrich warehouse products Maine, Rhode Island, Eastern Massachusetts, the Eastern half of New Hampshire and the majority of Vermont.
Other Voices: Underused tax incentive could benefit material handling companies
July 12, 2019
Material handling companies can meet the expectations of the coming decade with the help of new technologies and by leveraging tax incentives and credits.
American Logistics Aid Network calls for preparation for Tropical Storm Barry
July 12, 2019
The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), a philanthropic, industry-wide organization that provides free logistics assistance to disaster relief organizations before, during and after catastrophic events, this week issued a statement, calling on United States Gulf Coast residents to follow local advisories and warnings––and asking logistics professionals to be at the ready––with Tropical Storm Barry continuing to intensify.
ELFF 2019 Q3 outlook forecasts 3.9% growth in equipment and software investment
July 12, 2019
Business conditions for the equipment finance industry softened in the first half of the year, and investment growth in several key verticals is expected to slow or contract in the second half of 2019.
CEMA reports May orders up 17% from April
July 12, 2019
May 2019 booked orders decreased 12.2% when compared to May 2018 orders.
Material Handling Systems appoints Markus Augeneder as CEO of International
July 11, 2019
Augeneder is former CEO, Central Europe, of TGW Logistics Group.
Other Voices: ‘Tis the season before peak season
July 11, 2019
With the right summer preparation, DCs can turn increasingly disruptive peaks into a smooth and highly profitable Q4.
KION Group and BMZ Holding to launch joint venture for lithium-ion batteries
July 11, 2019
Leading global provider of intralogistics solutions and a European market leader for lithium-ion battery system solutions forge strategic alliance, with each to hold a 50% stake in the joint venture: KION Battery Systems.
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs awards $56,000 in manufacturing scholarships
July 10, 2019
Majors in machine tool technology, structural and pipe welding, mechanical engineering and precision machining technology prepare students to fill manufacturers' openings in skilled trades and engineering.
Other Voices: Perspectives on shipshape distribution with a WMS
July 10, 2019
Flexibility of a WMS's manifest and shipping system can boost productivity in the warehouse.