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Materials handling and manufacturing: Automation picks up speed
January 1, 2013
For manufacturers seeking flexibility, storage space and labor savings, customized automation solutions are transforming the concept of just-in-time delivery.
ASQ survey: Suppliers confident, manufacturers concerned about supply chain
December 25, 2012
After being burned in the past, manufacturers encourage contingency plan and communication with suppliers.
Trelleborg Wheel Systems acquires Maine Industrial Tire
December 22, 2012
Trelleborg acquires a leading U.S.-based producer of large solid and semi solid tires.
MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Sluggish growth in 2013, pickup likely in 2014
December 19, 2012
Forecast for Industrial Production to Grow 2.0 Percent in 2012, 3.2 Percent in 2013.
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2012
December 18, 2012
Big acquisitions, a precarious economy and some new players change the landscape heading into 2013.
Year in Review: Materials handling system reports from 2012
December 18, 2012
A look back at Modern's system reports featured in 2012.
IDC Manufacturing Insights Releases Top 10 Predictions for 2013
December 14, 2012
To support the productive enterprise, supply chains must embrace resiliency and become “massively multidimensional.”
ISM’s manufacturing data dips in November for the fourth time in six months
December 3, 2012
The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, was 49.5 in November, which was down 2.2 percent from October’s 51.7.
MAPI Economic Forecast: Moderate growth likely pending fiscal cliff compromise
November 28, 2012
Forecast predicts GDP growth of 1.8% in 2013, 2.8% in 2014, and 3.3% in 2015.
MAPI comments on durable goods report
November 27, 2012
Flat year-over-year growth in non-defense capital goods matches flat equipment and software spending.
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council modules to equal college credit
November 6, 2012
Recommendation challenges lingering perception that manufacturing is a place for unskilled labor.
Robots prove their mettle in the warehouse
November 2, 2012
Leadership summit unites robotics leaders and newcomers in search of problems that need solving.
ISM reports continued growth in manufacturing in October
November 1, 2012
The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, was 51.7 in October, which was 0.2 percent better than September’s 51.5 and 2.9 percent better than the 49.6 recorded in August.
Manufacturing is coming back. Manufacturing wages are another story.
October 25, 2012
A new report from MAPI outlines the challenges facing employment in the manufacturing sector.
Study: Manufacturing companies are making steady improvements in their green performance
October 17, 2012
New report from PA Consulting Group reviews the approach to green issues taken by four global manufacturing companies.
