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Sensors in Distribution: On the Cusp of New Performance Efficiencies
Visibility and access to critical data in real time and in an actionable format will help logistics providers keep pace with consumer demand and expectations.

Sensors in Distribution: On the Cusp of New Performance Efficiencies
Visibility and access to critical data in real time and in an actionable format will help logistics providers keep pace with consumer demand and expectations.

How manufacturing employers are getting lean
Comprehensive survey illustrates trends in utilization of lean programs and pay rates for lean champions.

Compdata survey reveals five hot engineering jobs in manufacturing and distribution
Salaries, bonuses and hiring for certain roles is up more than triple the national average.

Moreno Valley city council approves World Logistics Center
40.6 million-square-foot WLC to yield an estimated 13,000 construction jobs and 20,000 permanent jobs at a variety of skill levels.

Vargo announces grand opening of Michigan office
Company's fourth location intended to tap large technical labor pool.

UPS study reveals industrial distributors’ waning customer loyalty
Survey highlights the growth of direct-from-manufacturer purchasing, B2B e-commerce, and a Millennial workforce.

Packaging Distributors of America announces $1.5 billion in industrial packaging volume in 2014
Independent packaging distributor members work together on regional and national accounts.

Kenco partners with University of Tennessee on warehouse best practices study
“The ABCs of DCs” identifies best practices for modern distribution centers across 11 key functions.

Defense Logistics Agency initiative on packaging supplies saves agency $33 million
Packaging and packaging savings nearly 10 times what was initially projected.

Obama to visit Louisville for food and beverage logistics industry
The visit is intended to highlight the city's warehousing, distribution and logistics industries.

Kane Is Able acquires Southeast and Northeast hubs of Nexus Distribution
Company's total managed square footage to increase 10% to 7.5 million square feet.

Global material handling products primed for strong gains through 2018
Freedonia research highlights growing domestic interest in automation.

Fortna hires Steve DeFazio to lead global services organization
Former manager at IHS and Ernst & Young and former vice president, Latin America Supply Chain at Avon Products fills newly created position.

Optimism on the rise for profits, hiring and investment among middle market manufacturers
Regulations present the most significant headwind to growth, but more executives report they are thriving nonetheless.


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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
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
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.