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U.S. packaging machinery market nears $10 billion
February 26, 2018
Infographic highlights key findings from 2017 State of the Industry report.
ITA reports third consecutive year of record-breaking forklift sales in 2017
February 21, 2018
North American market again increases by nearly 10%, selling more than a quarter million units.
Retail sales in January are slow to start to the year
February 14, 2018
Commerce reports U.S. retail and food service sales for January were down 0.3% compared to December at $492 billion, but were up 3.6% compared to January 2017.
U.S. warehousing market remains solid, says Armstrong report
February 8, 2018
The report reflects data and sentiments from more than 500 contract warehousing operations, nearly 400 contract customers, and 10 public warehousing operations.
NAM announces 2018 State of Manufacturing Tour
February 7, 2018
President and CEO Jay Timmons to meet leading manufacturers, elected officials, parents and students while visiting manufacturing facilities across nation.
JLL calls 2017 a ‘banner year’ for U.S. industrial real estate market activity
February 6, 2018
Report details a strong 2017, zeroing in on industrial vacancy rate and rents.
ISM reports that manufacturing output is off to a strong start in 2018
February 2, 2018
The report’s key metric, the PMI, was 59.1 in January, down 0.2% from December’s reading. This marks the 17th straight month that the PMI has grown, with the overall economy growing for the 104th consecutive month.
ELFA announces top 10 equipment acquisition trends for 2018
January 24, 2018
Businesses are expected to make their largest capital investments since 2012.
Retail sales finish 2017 with momentum, says Commerce and NRF
January 12, 2018
Commerce reports December retail sales up 0.4% from November at $495.4 billion along with a 5.4% annual gain.
ISM reports strong finish for manufacturing in 2017
January 4, 2018
The report’s key metric, known as the PMI, was 59.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) in December, which was 1.5% ahead of November’s 58.2. This marks the 16th straight month that the PMI has grown, with the overall economy growing for the 103rd consecutive month. The December PMI is 2.1% ahead of the 12-month average of 57.6.
IDC FutureScape predictions foretell rapid digital transformation for manufacturers and retailers
December 29, 2017
Older measures like productivity, quality, and service still apply, but digital transformation promises to 'change everything' about how manufacturers and retailers plan, procure and fulfill.
A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017
December 27, 2017
Double-digit growth, in units and dollars, sets records in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.
Manhattan Associates’ Connie Taylor receives WIT Women of the Year Award
December 18, 2017
Award recognizes Taylor’s role in launching a groundbreaking omni-channel platform, as well as efforts to support education and advancement of women professionals.
Heavy holiday sales continue to drive 3PL reverse logistics activity, says CBRE
December 18, 2017
3PL operators and facility owners are benefiting from a rapidly rising rate of product returns, as many retailers outsource reverse logistics operations to cut costs and gain maximum efficiencies.
ISM semiannual report presents a positive outlook for manufacturing and non-manufacturing in 2018
December 11, 2017
As in May, the economic forecast paints an optimistic picture for ongoing economic growth as part of the recovery that began in mid-2009.