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Institute for Supply Management reports manufacturing growth in March
Manufacturing activity remains on very strong footing, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management.

ISM Non-Manufacturing Index up for 15th straight month in February
The ISM’s index for measuring the sector’s overall health—known at the NMI—was 59.7 in January, a 2.3 percent increase from December. Like the ISM’s Manufacturing Report on Business, a reading above 50 represents growth.

ISM reports sustained manufacturing growth in February
Momentum in the manufacturing sector is continuing at a strong pace, based on the most recent results of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) February Manufacturing Report on Business.

Panjiva data shows nice rebound from January to February
Data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, found that the number of United States-bound waterborne shipments increased 17 percent from December to January.

Industry leaders lead with materials handling
Amazon is taking market share from its competitors by building a better supply chain

Logistics in India
Emerging markets could be the next opportunity for our industry

Not to brag but, we’ve got some readers
Somehow or another, this blog made a Top 50 list, and my mother did not vote

CSCMP Annual Global Conference pre-pay rates good until December 31
The 2011 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals event will take place in Philadelphia in October, but the last day to register at pre-pay rates ends with 2010.

Walk a mile in another’s shoes
WMS is making a difference for Samaritan's Feet

Newly revised edition of classic warehouse management book
enVista releases second edition of “Supervising on the Line: A Valuable Help Guide for First Line Supervisors”

Supply chain software and the innovation economy
When the economy gets tough, supply chain guys innovate

Prest joins MHIA as chief operating officer
Industry veteran brings 30 years industry experience to the position

Is automated materials handling ready to grow?
A tough economy could be good news for automation

Fun facts for Thanksgiving
How many turkeys were at the first Thanksgiving

What the CHEP/IFCO acquisition might mean to pallet users
CHEP discusses some of the reasons behind its proposed acquisition of IFCO


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

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