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Industrial America makes a comeback
Companies are once again investing in manufacturing and warehousing. That’s a good thing for our industry.

Report: Fears of a U.S. manufacturing-skills gap in the near term are overblown
Study by Boston Consulting Group suggests companies are not doing enough to cultivate a new generation of skilled manufacturing workers.

MAPI Survey: 83% say Affordable Care Act will be a drag on company growth
Mid-year survey of senior executives from leading global manufacturers identifies a number of major risk factors regarding growth outlook for 2013 and beyond.

Walmart to host U.S. Manufacturing Summit on Aug. 22
Summit will convene approximately 1,500 government officials, suppliers and retailers to discuss economic growth in the U.S.

MAPI Canadian Economic Outlook: Improvement in 2014, but with conditions
Struggles in the manufacturing sector may limit growth in 2013, but there is potential for a turnaround in 2014,

MAPI Latin America Manufacturing Outlook: Moderate growth ahead
Forecasts show manufacturing gains of 2.1% in 2013, 2.8% in 2014.

July manufacturing activity at highest level since June 2011, says ISM
Manufacturing activity in July continued its solid turnaround since dropping to its lowest levels since June 2009 in May, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s monthly Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.

MESA International’s global education program now offers online courses
These courses provide CEUs and can also be applied toward a MES/MOM Methodologies Online Certificate of Awareness.

Survey shows distributors concerned about political indecision, uncertainty over new regulations
McGladrey/NAW Institute survey suggests anticipated health care cost increases among the biggest concerns.

MSSC partners with Houston Community College to meet workforce needs of Houston employers
New certification added to college's Associate in Manufacturing degree program.

Toyota donates to Vincennes University Logistics Education and Training Center
Donation includes a lift truck, engines and operator training program for faculty.

MAPI Global Outlook: Back from the brink?
World economy still tenuous but monetary policymaking is helping.

Q3 Economic Outlook: Equipment and software investment will increase in second half of 2013
Growth revised downward, but should remain steady amid strong economic fundamentals.

Manufacturing technology orders down 7% year over year
Western region was the only one to grow, at more than 11% year over year.

MAPI Business Outlook: Slight improvement in composite index
Composite index edges up to 58 from 56—15th straight quarter above 50 and 2nd consecutive advance; Senior financial executives surveyed on healthcare reform.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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