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IFS study: 84% of industrial companies face gap between IoT and ERP
October 9, 2017
88% of digital transformation leaders also qualified as IoT Leaders, suggesting IoT is a technology that underpins the loose concept of digital transformation.
Lawson Products acquires Canadian fastener distributor The Bolt Supply House Ltd.
October 4, 2017
Transaction marks Lawson Products’ fifth and largest acquisition in 24 months, more than doubles sales in Canada.
Ship & Shore Environmental launches “Keeping Up with EPA” campaign for packaging industry
September 25, 2017
Campaign in response to significant increase in regulatory agency visits to manufacturing facilities across the U.S.
PwC and MAPI release survey on state of IoT in manufacturing
September 5, 2017
Predictive maintenance, operational and supply chain improvement, and enhanced customer experiences top the list of objectives driving nearly universal interest in the Industrial Internet of Things.
Other Voices: Distribution center metrics – Are we looking at the right things?
August 23, 2017
Just because maintenance processes and procedures are in place, it doesn't mean they are relevant or providing any value.
Other Voices: Seven tips for extending the life of logistics assets
June 20, 2017
How to improve performance by identifying risk, planning accordingly, pursuing upgrades and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Call for Entries: Excellence in MRO Awards
May 3, 2017
SDI, Penn State’s Center for Supply Chain Research, University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Peerless Media co-sponsor awards program to recognize leaders who have transformed MRO from a cost of doing business to a strategic lever of competitiveness.
NIMS, LIFT and Ivy Tech release new skills credentials
February 15, 2017
New credentials to help close high-tech industrial maintenance skills gap for the Midwest auto-corridor and nationally.
SDI announces MRO symposium
January 18, 2017
The event is intended to raise awareness of the importance of strategically managing tail spend.
Lawson Products acquires Mattic Industries
November 28, 2016
MRO and automotive distributor acquires leading distributor of industrial components in Western Canada.
Fluke announces acquisition of eMaint Enterprises
October 6, 2016
Provider of electronic test tools and software acquires SaaS CMMS developer.
B2B Industrial Packaging acquires Alpine Distribution’s packaging division
August 24, 2016
Fifth major acquisition in seven years for B2B Industrial Packaging.
Ryder announces recipients of 2016 SkillsUSA and Ryder Diesel Scholarship
June 21, 2016
Program is intended to address the projected demand for 200,000 trained technicians over the next decade.
8 Practices in MRO for Automation
May 31, 2016
When it comes to multimillion-dollar warehouse automation investments, it’s not enough to just set it and forget it. Follow these valuable tips to ensure long equipment life, predictable return on investment, and the lowest possible total cost of ownership
UniCarriers Americas expands technical service program
April 29, 2016
UniCarriers University’s College of Technical Service program for 2016 to include updated certification program.
