Material Handling & Logistics

Highlights

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Small & Mid-Size Manufacturers

Small, Medium Enterprises Optimistic About Economy

Feb. 17, 2017
More than two thirds of the SMEs surveyed expect significant revenue growth of at least 4% over the next 12 months.
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Supply Chain

Five Important Supply Chain Events of 2016

Feb. 14, 2017
“The earthquakes that impacted southern Taiwan and Japan in the first half of the year, and the bankruptcy declaration of Hanjin Shipping caused considerable disruptions to global...
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Leadership

Trump and Congress Move Swiftly to Press Their Regulatory Reform Agenda

Feb. 14, 2017
Initial actions are designed to set the template for future reforms after the President’s appointees are in place.
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Warehousing and Distribution

Imports, Retail Sales and Economy Should All Improve in 2017

Feb. 13, 2017
Infrastructure investments promised by the Trump administration could lead to stronger retail import growth than in 2016.
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Supply Chain

Where are the Employees at Amazon’s High-Tech Store?

Feb. 9, 2017
Last March Amazon created a supermarket that pushed the boundaries of technology. The store, located in Seattle and called Amazon Go, is based on technology that allows customers...
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Material Handling & Logistics

Why 98% of Companies Do Not Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

Jan. 26, 2017
Only 2% of corporate sustainability programs achieve or exceed their aims, compared to 12% of other corporate transformation programs.
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Warehousing and Distribution

Forklift Awards Nominations Are Announced

Jan. 24, 2017
Nominees to undergo one-week test and innovation check to determine winners.
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The Economy

Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2017

Jan. 23, 2017
Equipment acquisition, valued at $1.5 trillion this year, continues to drive the supply chains across all U.S. manufacturing.
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Talent

Wanted: Workers with Soft Skills

Jan. 19, 2017
Supply chain experience may land a job interview, but it's the soft skills that will land the job.