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Talent shortage grows as a key risk for the manufacturing industry
BDO study highlights risks for publicly traded U.S. Manufacturers as the industry struggles to attract and retain its workforce.

Armstrong & Associates report points to steady gains in 3PL sector growth
In the report, Armstrong said that United States 2013 3PL gross revenue increased 7.4 percent, or by $10.8 billion, to $157.2 billion.

Industrial robotics market to reach $44.48 billion by 2020
Food and beverage is among the three industrial segments expected to lead overall demand for industrial robots.

CEMA reports booked orders for March 2015 up 3% from March 2014
March shipments up 17.2% when compared to March 2014 sales.

At ISM 2015, innovation and sustainability are front and center
Forget cost cutting. Innovation and sustainability are the most important factors in business today. The companies that get it right can still win in a flat economy, says ISM CEO Tom Derry.

Manufacturing data sees a slight gain in April, reports ISM
A mixed bag may be the most appropriate way to characterize the current state of manufacturing based on the most recent edition of the April edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) today.

60 second with Scott Sopher, Deloitte
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Scott Sopher at Deloitte about a recent survey conducted with MHI.

Upcoming FIRST Championship showcases STEM-gifted young people
Event to host 17,000 people ages 6-18 who will learn about potential career paths in automation.

How omni-channel challenges impact costs, revenues and responsibilities
PwC CEO survey finds only 19% of top retailers say they can fulfill omni-channel demand profitably.

Business growth prospects rising in mature economies
Eurozone business leaders more bullish than the global average for the first time in 15 quarters.

PwC US: Manufacturers remain optimistic despite growing concerns around strong U.S. dollar
Optimism for domestic economy at highest level since 2005, more than a third of respondents report a lack of qualified workers.

IARW announces 2015 list of largest refrigerated warehouses
The global list's combined space under management up 6.5% from last year, North American list up 4%.

2015 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: Smarter funding for the future
Though often characterized by feast or famine, this year’s view into warehouse and distribution center spending plans instead strengthens a pattern of deliberate investment. Today, readers are determined to get the most out of every dollar spent.

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

Grant Thornton: U.S. businesses show little progress in advancing women during past decade
Research indicates percentage of women in senior positions in U.S. virtually unchanged since 2004, less than global average.


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