Automation

New leadership to strengthen US operations, including consolidation of Michigan and North Carolina teams.

The rate of change is picking up in the maintenance of automated materials handling systems. Now is a good time to become familiar with solutions ranging from computerized maintenance management systems to augmented reality.

Winners revealed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Unilever retains the top spot in rankings as Amazon joins the "Masters."

In the past two years Dorner has acquired Geppert-Band, a German-based manufacturer of belt and modular belt conveyors; FlexMove, a Malaysia-based manufacturer of flexible chain conveyors; and opened an office in Ontario, Canada. The acquisition of Sautem better positions Dorner to continue growing its presence in Mexico and Latin America.

The newest version of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model will address supply chain evolution.

Chain Business Insights, LLC, an independent research firm focused on the application of blockchain in supply chain management and trade finance, has released its first benchmark survey on blockchain in supply chain.

This one-day event presents an opportunity for Maintenance Supervisors, Operations Managers, IT & Computer Room Engineers and Corporate Maintenance Staff to learn more about maximizing the productivity and reliability of their materials handling systems.

Following its acquisition of Bastian, TICO continues its strategy to increase its presence in automated material handling.

Acquisition to combine B&R's products and software for modern machine and factory automation with ABB’s robotics, process automation, digitalization and electrification.

Shipments up 16.2% compared to March 2016 sales, up 28% since February 2017.

Robotics tops the list of most likely disruptors in next five years, 3D printing considered least viable in the short term.

Survey of industry experts shows 50% expect market to increase over the next six months, 10% bracing for a decline.

Modex 2018 to feature first-ever Smart City Logistics and Connected Supply Chain Solution Centers.

The 2017 Innovation Awards were given to ProMat exhibitors in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best IT Innovation and Best Innovation of an Existing Product.

International Society of Automation exercise designed to prepare for and defend against industrial cyberattacks.