Supply Chain

A tough economy could be good news for automation

How many turkeys were at the first Thanksgiving

CHEP discusses some of the reasons behind its proposed acquisition of IFCO

New RFID solution monitors the temperature of product at the package level while in-transit

Combined companies would have revenues of $5 billion

“When the recession hit with full force two years ago, we urged our members to stick with sustainability as a key to achieving long-term business success,” said BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer.

This morning, I participated in that most American of institutions. I voted.

Supply chain planning is becoming a competitive weapon

Genco officials said that the new entity will be privately owned and rebranded under the name GENCO ATC

Inventory optimization is the next focus in the supply chain

MODEX 2012, the industry’s newest trade show for the materials handling, manufacturing, distribution and supply chain market, has a format similar to MHIA’s ProMat event, which is scheduled for March 21 – 24, 2011 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

The latest version of container tracking software, CAPS-TRAC 3.0, tracks assets and rented returnable containers for improved fleet visibility, reduced container loss and accountability in supply chain loss and damage.

Recent projections from the National Retail Federation indicate that 2010 holiday retail sales will hit $447.1 billion.

Disruptions can lead to 7% lower sales and 11% higher costs.

Labor, retrofits and automation were on display at logistics conference