Q4: Logistics Industry Upbeat - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Q4: Logistics Industry Upbeat. BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index finds industry feels positive about revenue growth. The freight industry is cautiously optimistic about their revenue growth, according to the Q4 2024 BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index. Alongside this optimism is an increasing awareness of …
The Top 50 Logistics Cities in the United States
WEBOct 16, 2006 · Topping this year's list as the most logisticsfriendly metro in the U.S. is the New York-Newark-Edison MSA, followed by Houston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, and Kansas City. Rounding out the top 10 are St. Louis, Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, and San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ...
“Struck-By” Forklift Accidents—Caught on Video
WEBApr 10, 2014 · A "struck-by" incident in a warehouse or dock area usually involves contact between a multi-ton piece of wheeled equipment and a person. This kind of workplace accident is traumatic, both for the one who does the striking and for the family of the victim. The victims in these cases are often killed or incapacitated, but if they do survive, they ...
RedPrairie Acquisition of JDA Completed - Material Handling and …
WEBDec. 26, 2012. The merger positions the company, with combined revenues of over $1 billion, to offer a broad portfolio of integrated supply chain planning and execution products and services. RedPrairie and JDA Software Group, Inc. announced the completion of the previously announced merger between the two companies. The merger positions the ...
Logistics 101: Motor Carriers - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBMar 11, 2005 · Approximately 90% of the costs of the motor carrier industry are variable, and 10% are fixed. Motor carriers are able to increase or decrease the number of vehicles used in short periods of time and in small increments of capacity. Most terminals, because of the short stay of the freight, are relatively inexpensive to construct and maintain.
MH&L Contributor Guidelines | Material Handling and Logistics
WEBThat said, we will work with the author to reach a mutually agreeable final version. Bio and headshot: If the author is new to MH&L, please include a headshot (dimensions at least 375x375 pixels and 72 dpi) and an author bio. Art or graphics: You are not required to submit art with the story; however, if you have good photos, charts or graphics ...
Arrow Electronics Acquires Reverse Logistics Firm Converge
WEBJun 3, 2010 · Arrow Electronics Inc., a provider of products, services and solutions to users of electronic components, has acquired Converge, a provider of reverse logistics services. Converge, with 350 employees, is headquartered in Peabody, Mass., with offices in Singapore and Amsterdam, including support centers throughout Europe, Asia and the …
Hidden Costs of Warehouse Labor - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBOct 25, 2022 · A recent report from IDC and Vecna Robotics, Marking the Business Case for Supply Chain Automation, concludes that warehouses are undercounting the cost of human labor. And this is impacting productivity by as much as 50%. The report examines how labor availability, turnover rates, training, and employee qualifications hamper an already tight labor market.
C&H Distributors - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBC&H puts more than 50,000 commercial, industrial and institutional products at your fingertips – storage products , material handling equipment , maintenance and janitorial supplies , warehouse and dock equipment , packaging and shipping supplies , industrial safety supplies , shop equipment , office furniture , and more!
What’s Really Behind Slowbalization | Material Handling and …
WEBJun 18, 2019 · The term “ slowbalization ” was coined to describe the shrinking or slowing of international trade, investments, loans and supply chains, marking a distinct shift away from an influential era of global manufacturing. While the type of global supply chains that bring parts from hundreds of suppliers around the world to create a product are ...