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PMMI recognized as one of the “Best Manufacturing Associations to Work For”
The CMA partnered with Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to recognize the top 10 manufacturing associations that go above and beyond for their employees.

Ongoing demand leads construction of new warehouses, says CBRE report
CBRE reported that there is more than 255 million square-feet of warehouse space under construction, with 70.2% of it being speculative. What’s more, CBRE said that based on data issued by CBRE Econometric Advisors, going back to 2015, warehouse demand has outpaced new construction completions by 169 million square-feet, with rents up 19.2% over that same period.

Expo Pack Guadalajara welcomed a record-breaking 17,000 attendees
Fourth edition of show hosts biggest crowd to date

Report: Heavy duty corrugated packaging market projected to expand 5% by 2029
Study reveals that e-commerce and the growing retail industry plays a crucial role in driving the heavy duty corrugated packaging demand.

Study: AS/RS market projected to reach 11 billion by 2024
The automated storage and retrieval system market is estimated to be USD 7.6 billion by 2019 and is projected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.7% according to a study by Markets & Markets.

The new, digital face of systems maintenance
Using artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and predictive analytics, several advanced platforms are integrating maintenance with workflow to everyone’s benefit.

Don’t miss this prime window for recruiting
Partnerships between industry and educators can provide real-world learning that beats the classroom every time in terms of engaging and retaining supply chain students.

Technician Spotlight: Kenneth Mainville, SSI Schaefer Systems International
Modern Materials Handling Maintenance, Repair and Operations Staff sat down with Kenneth Mainville or SSI Schaefer Systems International to discuss being a Automation technician.

The Upside of Software Upgrades
No one wants to fiddle with software for the sake of it, but by keeping up with software upgrades and seeking solutions that aid with issues like integration testing or security patches, warehouse operations can be more effective. Find out what levels in the warehouse tech stack need upgrade attention, and what the payoffs are to doing upgrades the right way.

How’s Your Mobile Data Device Maintenance?
Whether it’s a printer, tablet or scanner, maintenance downtime can bring your materials handling system to a complete halt. But so can equipment that is simply out of alignment. Traditional solutions to these challenges are being joined by advanced platforms that monitor performance and device condition.

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Jacob Gaspari named recipient of 2019 Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship
This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a two- or four-year program at any of PMMI’s partner schools.



Steve Miller Band to rock the PACK gives BACK Stage
Headlining this year’s event will be the legendary Steve Miller Band known for hits such as “The Joker,” “Livin’ in the USA,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Liner,” “Jungle Love” and “Abracadabra.”

The Big Picture: On-Demand Delivery on Your Doorstep
The latest iteration of last-mile delivery is rapidly changing not just how quickly we take delivery of our latest purchase, but the picking and packing of orders in the distribution center.

Masters Gallery puts safety first in their Warehouse
After experiencing steady organic growth in an industry where regulatory oversight expands every year, a food manufacturer puts worker safety and ergonomics first in its new 175,000-square-foot plant and warehouse.

Brambles, CHEP launches Zero Waste World in North America
Initiative focuses on eliminating physical waste, eradicating empty transport miles and cutting out process inefficiencies in the supply chain.

U.S. manufacturing technology orders slow in April to $344.6 million
Orders totaled $1.48 billion in the first third of 2019, 11.6 percent short of this point in 2018.

Warehousing & Distribution, The Clean Fleet for your facility
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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