MFG Tray to remain in operation under the provision for Plastics Product Manufacturing
March 23, 2020
We will remain diligent in our endeavors to reduce exposure but will remain in operation as scheduled.
Delta-Q Technologies to remain operational and delivering chargers
March 23, 2020
Delta-Q is fully operational, and our plant is operating at close to 100% capacity.
Reader survey takes deep dive into the impact of coronavirus on supply chains
March 23, 2020
The survey’s lead question—are your logistics and supply chain operations being impacted by the coronavirus?—drove home the point, with 73%, or 89 respondents, saying yes, and 27%, or 33 respondents, saying the coronavirus has not had an effect.
Other Voices: The four ways companies are failing to improve push/pull
March 23, 2020
Revisiting outdated push/pull measuring practices is essential to reducing injury risk.
MHI coordinates with ALAN to respond to Covid-19 pandemic
March 23, 2020
ALAN is working with multiple government and private sector organizations including Healthcare Ready to strengthen healthcare supply chains through collaboration with public health and private sectors.
GS1 study: Retail industry supports transition from U.P.C. to data-rich barcode
March 20, 2020
Study highlights migration underway to meet changing consumer needs for more product information.
ABI Research: Covid reveals weakest links in the supply chain – the supplier’s supplier
March 20, 2020
'Investments in robotics or IoT sensors assume assembly lines receive a steady flow of raw materials. COVID-19 demonstrates that manufacturers need to be as focused on their supplier’s capabilities as they are on their factory floor.'
Corrugated box industry keeps supply chain moving amid Covid-19 challenges
March 20, 2020
The manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes are working to keep transport packaging flowing to makers of essential products including packaging for food and other consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, tissue and hygiene products and more amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
FlexQube celebrates 5 years of its DesignOnDemand platform
March 19, 2020
In five years, the online platform has helped more than 500 customers create, develop and redesign their material handling solutions.
COVID-19 Diaries: If there was any doubt, supply chains are being impacted
March 19, 2020
Sure, we all know that restaurants and casinos are closing up shop, but yesterday, I had my first corona-related logistics experience.
Aptean acquires Paragon Software Systems
March 18, 2020
Acquisition adds Paragon's routing, logistics, scheduling, and home delivery capabilities, which have seen strong growth from e-commerce.
Librestream makes remote expert app free to assist with Covid-19 challenges
March 18, 2020
Librestream enables businesses to maintain operational continuity and worker safety during Covid-19 pandemic.
Best Practices: Warehouse Floor Maintenance 101
March 18, 2020
Sweep before you scrub, buy equipment that’s easy to use, and strive for three Michelin stars when developing a strategy to keep your warehouse and DC floors clean and clear of debris.
Report: Covid-19 pandemic will force companies to radically rethink how they operate
March 18, 2020
ABI Research Analysts share their thoughts on the likely short-and long-term impacts the global pandemic will have on technology and end markets
AccuSpeechMobile expands voice automated workflow reach with support for iOS mobile devices
March 18, 2020
The new support for iOS allows organizations to voice optimize operational workflows in the warehouse, field and plant running on Apple mobile devices.
New report in MHI’s Roadmap Series: “Transformation Age: Shaping Your Future”
March 17, 2020
Report is a call to action for U.S. companies to refine their business models and adapt new tools for success in this era.
CEMA reports January 2020 orders down 6.54% compared to January 2019
March 16, 2020
January 2020 shipments decreased by 14% when compared to January 2019 billed sales.
Life Cycle Engineering introduces maintenance planning and scheduling certification
March 16, 2020
Life Cycle Institute, the human performance practice at Life Cycle Engineering (LCE), has added a Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Certification (PSC) to its portfolio of educational resources for asset-intensive manufacturers and facilities seeking to adopt work management best practices.
Call for applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
March 16, 2020
Submissions due by June 15 for program recognizing implementation of reusable transport packaging solutions
CEMA reports estimated 2019 shipments totaled $16.6 billion, down 1.3%
March 11, 2020
New orders in 2019 were $448 million more than 2018, representing an increase of 2.8%.