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60 seconds with Andrew Chang, UPS
October 1, 2012
Modern spends 60 seconds with the director of corporate marketing for the industrial manufacturing and automotive segment of UPS talking about the economy and manufacturing.
Rising labor costs not the sole factor influencing potential U.S. manufacturing resurgence
September 28, 2012
Seven primary catalysts—including transportation and energy costs—creating potentially favorable environment for domestic re-shoring and increased U.S. production activity
Global trade data dips from July to August, reports Panjiva
September 28, 2012
Following a very strong performance from June to July, global trade activity from July to August took a step backwards, according to data released by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers.
Report shows confidence inside the four walls, increased concern everywhere else
September 24, 2012
European recession and fiscal cliffs are keeping modest growth from being much more robust.
MAPI Economic Forecast: early gains in 2012 subside as momentum wanes
September 5, 2012
Figures from May report are revised down as risk factors loom on horizon.
Report indicates U.S. manufacturing is growing stronger
August 29, 2012
Manufacturing is growing stronger in the U.S., but planning and investment necessary to maintain and strengthen competitiveness
Demand for materials handling equipment to grow 4% annually through 2016
August 16, 2012
Industry market research suggests U.S. will see gains bolstered by improved manufacturing conditions.
North American robotics industry posts best quarter ever, according to new statistics from RIA
August 10, 2012
Industry trade group reports more than 10,000 industrial robots for nearly $750 million sold in North America in the first half of the year.
MHIA: 24.2% growth in materials handling equipment new orders in 2011
July 27, 2012
MHIA forecasts growth of 8.0% to 9.0% for 2012 and 6.0% in 2013 with continued growth in 2014
June retail sales numbers show signs of economic stagnation
July 16, 2012
Data from both Commerce and NRF showed that retail sales decreased on a sequential basis in June for the third consecutive month. This marks the first time retail sales have fallen for three straight months since late 2008.
Small businesses will keep lean inventories
July 11, 2012
The implications for supply chain managers suggest that inventories will remain lean
MHIA: 16.3% growth in materials handling equipment new orders in 2011
April 19, 2012
MHIA forecasts growth of 8.0% to 9.0% for 2012 and 12.0% in 2013
enVista to expand Indiana headquarters
March 30, 2012
enVista, an enterprise and supply chain consulting services firm, announced plans today to expand its headquarters in Hamilton County, Ind., creating up to 96 new jobs by 2016.
January retail sales head in the right direction, according to Commerce and NRF
February 14, 2012
Coming off of the holiday shopping season, January retail sales turned in positive performances and showed signs of slow but continuing economic improvement, according to data from the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
