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Experiential Learning With Virtual Reality and AI
April 24, 2024
Experiential learning remains a crucial standard that few learning situations can replace.
Beckhoff USA opens new office in Austin, Texas
April 24, 2024
The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing.
March trucking tonnage trends down, reports ATA
April 24, 2024
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 2%, to 113.4 (2015=100), following a 4% February gain, to 115.7, and a 3.2% January decline.
How Supply Chains Are Solving Severe Workplace Shortages
April 24, 2024
A survey from Descartes found that 54% of supply chain and logistics companies are attempting to automate tasks as a way to improve worker productivity and address labor shortages.
Manhattan Associates selects TeamViewer as partner for warehouse vision picking
April 24, 2024
Manhattan Associates plans to integrate TeamViewer's leading vision picking solution with its flagship, cloud-based Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform.
FTR Shippers Conditions Index enters negative territory
April 24, 2024
For February, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading came in at -1.4, below January’s 3.4, which was 3% below December’s 6.4 reading and also below November’s 6.3.
SAP Unveils New AI-Driven Supply Chain Innovations
April 23, 2024
SAP's new AI-driven enhancements will leverage real-time data, enhance product development, and bolster manufacturing effectiveness.
ASME Foundation wins grant for technical workforce development
April 23, 2024
ECMC Foundation funding helps transition underserved students to technical careers. The ASME Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the world’s premier professional society for multidisciplinary engineers.
How Much Extra Will Consumers Pay for Sustainable Packaging?
April 23, 2024
Retailers are adapting to new consumer demands for sustainability, even if it extends the timeline for their packages to arrive.
FedEx Announces Plans to Shut Down Four Facilities
April 23, 2024
FedEx will shut down four Southwestern Florida locations and lay off 200+ workers as the delivery giant looks to cut costs.
DAT March Truckload Volume Index sees modest March gains
April 23, 2024
From February to March, the the van TVI, at 260, was up 4%, with the refrigerated TVI, at 200, up 2.6%, and
the flatbed TVI, at 242, up 4.4%.
Women in Supply Chain: Ann Marie Jonkman of Blue Yonder
April 23, 2024
Ann Marie Jonkman has seen it all in her 20+ year career. We asked her to share her experience as a woman thriving in a predominantly male industry.
National diesel average, for week of April 22, is down for the second straight week
April 23, 2024
For the week of April 22, the national average fell 2.3 cents, to $3.922. This followed a 2.3-cent decrease, to $4.015 per gallon, for the week of April 15, which was preceded by a 6.5-cent increase, to $4.004, for the week of April 8.
UPS reports first quarter earnings decline
April 23, 2024
Quarterly consolidated revenue, at $21.7 billion, fell 5.3% annually, and adjusted earnings per share, at $1.43, saw a 35.0% annual decline. Consolidated quarterly operating profit came in at $1.6 billion, which was off 36.5% annually.
U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
April 22, 2024
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.
The (Not So) Secret Weapons: How Key Cabinets and Asset Management Lockers Are Changing Supply Chain Operations
April 22, 2024
Solutions that can accomplish both represent crucial infrastructure that can be foundational to overall company growth and success. Key and asset management are among the technologies within that realm.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
April 22, 2024
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
MODEX C-Suite Interview with Harold Vanasse: The perfect blend of automation and sustainability
April 22, 2024
Harold Vanasse, Sr Director of Marketing, Motive Power Global, EnerSys speaks about how MODEX 2024 once again proved just how vibrant, innovative and dynamic the full spectrum supply chain really is.
Consultant and industry leader John M. Hill passes on at age 86
April 22, 2024
Legendary supply chain consultant and AIDC expert championed education for materials handling professionals.
Maximize Warehouse Space with Mezzanine Automation: Expert Tips
April 22, 2024
Warehouse Challenges continue with increased rents and limited storage space, making fulfillment difficult. In addition the increase in eCommerce is also exacerbating the problem. Locus Robotics has the solution maximizing existing space with mezzanine automation.