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Dec 12, 2024 · Material Handling & Logistics provides news, analysis, technology and best practices for managers overseeing supply chain, warehousing and transportation in the manufacturing sector.
Retail Sourcing Trends to Watch in 2025
Nov 13, 2024 · A recent report, 2025 Supply Chain Trends, from TradeBeyond, found that supply chains will embrace AI, automation and sustainability. Other priorities include building a resilient and diversified supply chain as a hedge against the …
Intermodal Volume Up 9.8% in Q3 | Material Handling and Logistics
Oct 30, 2024 · As reported by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) on October 29, total intermodal volume rose 9.8% year-over-year in the third quarter.
Top 10 Forklift Manufacturers of 2024
Oct 13, 2024 · During his career Dave Blanchard has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance.He also serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference.With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave ...
Supply Chain Executives are Getting Even More Concerned About AI
Nov 26, 2024 · The concern is faster adoption as it has already increased companies' market share, says Accenture. Keeping up with technology has always been a concern for supply chain professionals. But the pace at which the use of AI and automation is growing is causing concern. A new Accenture survey, Pulse of ...
Supply Chain Lessons From Recent Hurricanes
Oct 16, 2024 · A recent article from ISM explored what changes the supply chain will have to make after the impact of Hurricans Helene and Milton. The author spoke with Sara Saberi, Ph.D., associate professor of operations and industrial engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Robert Handfield, Ph.D., director of the Poole College of Management Supply Chain Resource Cooperative at North Carolina ...
Implications of Potential Port Strike: Updated - mhlnews.com
Oct 1, 2024 · Updated, Sept. 27, 2024: “Several ports have already scheduled planned shutdowns of all port operations ahead of the potential strike from the afternoon of September 30, including: Port of Houston, Port of New Orleans, Port of Norfolk and Port of Mobile," said Mirko Woitzik, global director of Intelligence for Everstream Analytic on September 27.
Manufacturing Outlook for 2025 | Material Handling and Logistics
Nov 25, 2024 · Looking ahead to 2025, manufacturers are expected to continue to face a challenging business climate due to a combination of higher costs, potential policy changes following the US elections and geopolitical uncertainty, according to Deloitte’s report, 2025 Manufacturing Outlook. Examining key factors, the report noted that the National Association of Manufacturers Q3 2024 outlook predicts ...
White House Announces $3 Billion Port Investment
Oct 29, 2024 · While appearing at the Port of Baltimore on October 29, President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to improve the port infrastructure. The money will be part of the Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports grants, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, to 55 selectees across 27 states and territories,
Guarded Optimism in Logistics Sector for 2025
Nov 15, 2024 · A recent survey, BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index for Q1 2025, found a slight increase in positive sentiment across inventory and order volume projections. “Shippers are balancing optimism with prudence, positioning themselves to leverage growth opportunities while remaining adaptable to shifting market dynamics,” said Adam White, vice president of Marketing at BlueGrace Logistics, in ...