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The Raymond Corporation finds context, relevance in the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics
When he first picked up a copy of the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics, Steve Medwin of electric lift truck manufacturer The Raymond Corp. was struck by how comprehensive the document is. “Raymond has been committed to making […]
Emerging Markets – Opportunities & Threats: Morocco
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Opportunities Morocco and the European Union just wrapped up five days of trade talks on the proposed Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA). Morocco’s economy grew almost 5% on average from […]
Dramatic Growth in Digitally Connected Physical Devices by 2020 Will Significantly Impact Supply Chains
An 30 fold increase in the number of intelligent devices between now and 2020 will create a network rich with information that allows supply chains to assemble and communicate in new ways, this according to a new report by Gartner. […]
Omni Channel Demands Advanced Order Fulfillment and More Efficient Distribution Center Design
New supply chain configurations and technological advances in fulfillment are influencing not only building size requirements, but also the location and build-out of the facilities, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. Amazon is leading this trend, building new state-of-the-art distribution facilities to […]
Wired for Success: Copper Market Highlights the Importance of Supply Chain Responsiveness
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling In every supply chain, it is important to know where materials’ origins and destinations – from where are they coming and to where are they going. This allows supply chain models […]
Manufacturing Economy Grew Again In March
The manufacturing economy continued to grow in March while supplier deliveries slowed further, U.S. supply chain executives said in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. Executives voiced optimism about this year’s business outlook, although adverse weather continued to put […]