Modern Materials Handling • 4th March 2024

Digitally assisted forklifts brew up safer production facilities

Switzerland’s largest brewery Feldschlösschen in Rheinfelden is a busy place to be. The brewery produces and bottles dozens of beers as well as a variety of mineral waters and soft drinks—all moving in tandem across the production facility.

Facilities Net • 28th February 2024

Employee Wellbeing Is New Job Duty for Facility Managers

Prioritizing mental health in the workplace may be the key to better job performance

Facilities Net • 28th February 2024

Improving Employee Mental Health: Communicate Regularly

Checking in with staff helps managers identify and address concerning behavior

Facilities Net • 15th January 2024

Restroom Renovations that Deliver Efficiency and Savings

Upgrades to faucets, flush valves and other fixtures can help managers cut water use and deliver bottom-line benefits to facilities.

Supply Chain 24/7 • 15th November 2023

Increases in Theft Add to Retail Supply Chain Challenges

Dollar Tree, Target among retailers that are taking new measures

Supply Chain 24/7 • 8th November 2023

Canadian Supply Chain Law Places Responsibility on Executives

Set to go into effect on Jan. 1, legislation is designed to ensure products are sourced ethically

Facilities Net • 8th November 2023

Strengthening Building Safety: Upgrading Life Safety Equipment for Modern Needs

It is also important to ensure your life safety system continues to meet the needs of your facility.

Supply Chain 24/7 • 6th November 2023

Biden Administration Sets Sights on Supply Chains with $653M Ports’ Investment

Latest funding is part of Infrastructure Law and focused on improving throughout put at ports nationwide

Supply Chain 24/7 • 2nd November 2023

How Upskilling Can Bridge the Workforce Skills Gap

Companies are having issues finding the talent necessary to implement technologies like AI

Supply Chain 24/7 • 1st November 2023

Industry Leaders Warn of Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Supply Chains

Disruptions could increase if action is not taken to mitigate weather-related risk

Facilities Net • 1st November 2023

The Importance of Fire Safety Systems in Buildings

Maintaining and keeping facilities safe is the top priority for fire systems.

Supply Chain 24/7 • 27th October 2023

Customers: The Shocking Culprits Behind 33% of Aerospace Supply Chain Chaos

Data-driven report measures supply chain disruptions and delivery assurance in the aerospace sector

Supply Chain 24/7 • 24th October 2023

3 Ways to Lower Last-Mile Shipping Costs

AxleHire CEO offers advice for e-commerce shippers heading into the holiday season

Supply Chain 24/7 • 18th October 2023

The Impacts of the Israel-Hamas Conflict on Global Trade

Shipping bottlenecks, increased costs, and disrupted deliveries could result in shifting transportation of goods from the affected region

Supply Chain 24/7 • 13th October 2023

Modern Shipper-3PL Relationships Prioritize Collaborative Growth and Improvement

Longer-term contracts, data sharing, and a focus on value-creation in the supply chain are growing concerns for today’s 3PLs and their shipper customers

Supply Chain 24/7 • 11th October 2023

Automation is Filling the Labor Gap Ahead of Peak Season

A new study shows interest in technology to combat labor shortages grew by 30% in 2023

Supply Chain 24/7 • 10th October 2023

Autonomous Trucking Continues to Build Momentum for Large Fleets

A partnership between Maersk and Kodiak Robotics brings the first commercial trucking lane between Houston and Oklahoma City to fruition

Supply Chain 24/7 • 6th October 2023

Consumer Experience a Growing Key to E-commerce Success

Ryder study identifies urgency and cost-savings as the top priorities for online shoppers

Supply Chain 24/7 • 5th October 2023

Exports from India Grow as Companies Shift Away from China

Years of geopolitical uncertainty and high US tariffs are driving manufacturing out of China and into new destinations

Modern Materials Handling • 4th October 2023

Tuggers, carts & casters work in harmony to fill the labor gap

The typical warehouse applications largely remain the same year after year—receive, replenish, pick, pack, ship. These basic principles haven’t changed a whole lot, but the processes and equipment used to support them are always improving.