Other Voices: Shifting U.S. consumer behavior in the face of Covid-19
June 4, 2020
Consumers have been forced to navigate new channels to find goods, and merchants have to pivot to try new sales and delivery channels.
7th-annual National Forklift Safety Day 2020 to be held virtually
June 4, 2020
Online event on June 9th at 9:00 a.m. EDT will feature government representatives, safety experts and industry leaders.
Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo among top trade shows in 2019
June 3, 2020
September’s event moved up five spots in the rankings from 14th place in 2017, occupying 889,599 net square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Other Voices: Pest control basics for Covid-19 operations
June 3, 2020
Approaching pest management proactively can help protect a facility’s bottom line and reputation.
Reusable Packaging Association publishes inaugural State of the Reusable Packaging Industry Report
June 3, 2020
First comprehensive analysis of the global reusable transport packaging industry now available
MSSC defines national standards for skills needed to empower manufacturing resurgence
May 29, 2020
Council advises upskilled workers will ensure the resurgence in manufacturing is faster and will boost labor productivity, economic growth, and global competitiveness.
GCCA’s 2020 COVID-19 cold chain business impact survey shows changes ahead
May 29, 2020
Survey represents member companies including warehouses, industry suppliers, asset and non-asset-based transportation and construction.
BSI survey finds 50% of orgs will make changes to supply chain due to COVID-19
May 29, 2020
Food services, aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors report the greatest impact and will be making the most changes to operations post-pandemic.
Manufacturers to spend $19.8 billion on data management and analytics by 2026
May 26, 2020
Robust data collection processes and sophisticated analytical tools will offer critical insights into machinery health and production line optimization.
Peak-Ryzex announces partnership with ShipTrack
May 26, 2020
Platform can provide a simple delivery tracking application for mid-market customers with a few drivers, or serve large enterprise logistics operations delivering millions of parcels per day.
Raymond receives Edison Award for automated stacker
May 26, 2020
With 72-inch vertical reach and 2,500-pound capacity, the automated stacker is ideal for pickup/drop-off, end-of-aisle, end-of-line applications and conveyor picking.
Joseph Dzierzawski named president and CEO of Beumer Corporation
May 21, 2020
New North American CEO previously led a global machine and plant supplier for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry enabling modernization, digitalization and lifecycle support.
Manufacturing Leadership Council releases Covid-19 operating practices from leading manufacturers
May 20, 2020
Practices intended to help manufacturers meet or exceed existing guidelines from federal agencies while mitigating operational and business risks outside the scope of such guidance.
Conveyco and Geek+ announce strategic partnership for North America
May 19, 2020
Partnership will provide flexibility and reduced costs associated for warehouse and logistics operations in various industries, especially for fast-growing e-commerce and online retail.
ORBIS sponsors online automotive packaging program
May 19, 2020
New certificate provides comprehensive insights into automotive packaging supply chain
Reusable Packaging Excellence Award 2020 deadline extended
May 19, 2020
Two awards will be offered to primary users of reusable packaging systems: one award to for-profit companies and one award to non-profit or governmental organizations.
Deloitte: Aftermarket services transforming manufacturing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
May 18, 2020
High-margin, stable revenues from aftermarket services may help buoy manufacturers’ performance.
16th annual Cat Lift Trucks educational scholarship awarded to Houston area high school senior
May 18, 2020
Sherrod Session plans to attend University of Texas at Austin driven by the belief that "promoting entrepreneurship is the key to upward mobility.”
Jonathan Dawley appointed president and CEO of KION North America
May 18, 2020
Executive with years of technical experience in the capital goods industry tasked with developing industrial trucks and services business in North America.
Other Voices: Safety managers must act now to prevent return-to-work injuries after Covid-19
May 15, 2020
People are no longer at full working strength, putting their bodies at risk. The world is about to see the biggest return to work program ever faced, and safety managers need to start building employees back up to the stamina they need to work safely.