Protective guarding goes the extra mile
April 13, 2020
Custom solutions optimize traffic flow, boost pedestrian safety and protect infrastructure.
GlobalData: Industrial automation paying the price for failing to think big and invest bigger
April 13, 2020
Despite much hype over the years, advanced factory automation has not been substituted for human workers at scale.
SSI Schaefer starts producing face masks for DCs, waste collectors and clients
April 13, 2020
Company plans to produce as many as 1,000 masks per week in North Carolina and Mexico locations.
Jump Technologies expands inventory tracking, reporting for hospital supply chains
April 10, 2020
Enhancements allow hospitals to quickly and easily take physical inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE), identify and locate on-hand inventory, and export data for reporting
PMMI board member Nancy Wilson selected as a 2020 STEP Ahead awardee
April 10, 2020
Wilson honored for advancing women and the next generation in packaging and processing
Rice Lake acquires Postea
April 10, 2020
Rice Lake Weighing Systems has acquired The Postea Group, a Boston-based developer and manufacturer of dimensioning equipment and software.
Other Voices: IBM assesses COVID-19 and shattered supply chains
April 9, 2020
Intelligent workflows challenge siloed processes, uncovering efficiencies across a network of processes and partners.
INTURN announces strategic partnership with SAP
April 9, 2020
Partnership to extend inventory lifecycle solutions for slow-moving and excess inventory beyond existing ERP capabilities.
Supply chains prove how essential they are
April 6, 2020
From a supply chain perspective, it is clear that an already incredibly difficult situation would be infinitely more challenging were it not for supply chain strength and resilience that is on display all day every day.
EXPO PACK México canceled amid Covid-19 concerns
April 6, 2020
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and in following the recommendations of the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has canceled EXPO PACK México (June 2-5, 2020, Expo Santa Fe México, Mexico City).
Other Voices: 7 operational fulfillment tips for times of need and demand surges
April 3, 2020
Amidst an unparalleled crisis, a focus on blocking and tackling principles will keep the team healthy, maintain operational effectiveness and keep customer’s orders flowing.
Zebra study: Number of field service providers operating predictively will double by 2025
April 3, 2020
Faster mobile networks will also give rise to mobile technology adoption in the field.
Other Voices: Fulfillment metrics that increase sales and customer satisfaction
April 2, 2020
Businesses should routinely evaluate fulfillment metrics to prevent inventory issues and delivery delays.
GCCA partners with Distillery Association to help food supply chain function effectively
April 2, 2020
95% of food produced or manufactured in – or imported into – the United States goes through third-party warehouses and distribution centers before it reaches American consumers.
ISM: Covid-19 impacts March manufacturing data
April 1, 2020
As the global coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic, continues to take hold, virtually every aspect of the economy is feeling its effect, coupled with ongoing uncertainty that is taking a toll, especially on manufacturing. That was a major theme in the March edition of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today.
FOG Software Group acquires ProShip from Quadient (formerly Neopost)
April 1, 2020
Supply chain software leader acquires provider of carrier-compliant solutions for medium- and high-volume shippers.
Business Roundtable, NAM combine COVID-19 response efforts to address critical shortages
April 1, 2020
Partnership brings together full strength of U.S. business and manufacturing communities.
Tank Holding acquires Meese
April 1, 2020
The Meese acquisition also provides some intriguing synergy opportunities with one of Tank Holding’s other recent acquisitions, Chemtainer, who is another major player in the laundry linen, and broader material handling market.
Other Voices: Rethinking supply chains amid coronavirus disruption
March 31, 2020
Supply chain disruptions will drive companies to rethink manufacturing location strategies.
Other Voices: Now is the time to leverage investment in our critical infrastructure
March 31, 2020
The partnership between the engineering industry and America’s public health and emergency management agencies is critical to help the nation navigate successfully through this new challenge.