By Jeff Berman ·
July 1, 2022
The report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 53.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), for a 3.1% decrease compared to May’s 56.1 reading, marking the 25th consecutive month of growth, at a faster rate, as well as the 25th consecutive month of overall economic growth.
By Jeff Berman ·
July 1, 2022
Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court denied review—or Certiorari—of the Circuit’s reversal against the injunction of AB5 (Assembly Bill 5) in California, a law governing owner-operators that potentially could be very disruptive to trucking operations in the nation’s most populous state. As previously reported by LM, truck drivers are divided on AB5, which limits when workers can be contractors instead of employees. Some local port drayage operators supported the measure which would have limited owner-operators in that sector.
By Jeff Berman ·
July 1, 2022
Larry Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting, provided LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman with an overview of key global logistics trends and themes, including Peak Season and the freight economy, among others.
By Jeff Berman ·
July 1, 2022
Convoy officials said that this initiative is focused on helping freight brokers on various fronts, including: automating the brokerage process, controlling costs, and accessing elastic capacity from more than 400,000 connected trucks via its Convoy for Brokers tool, which enables brokerages to post loads directly to its digital freight network, access our elastic capacity, and expand their carrier base while maintaining their relationships with shippers and carriers and ensuring the privacy of their data.
By LM Staff ·
July 1, 2022
Rail carloads—at 229,857—were off 3.1% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 263,517—slipped 5.5%.
By Roberto Michel ·
July 1, 2022
Körber, whose offerings include warehouse automation, warehouse management systems and other software, sees the acquisition as creating a global leader in end-to-end supply chain execution solutions. The former Siemens Logistics’ mail and parcel business will be one of the core businesses within the Körber Group, and the group will move the headquarters of its Business Area Supply Chain to Constance, Germany.
By MMH Staff ·
June 29, 2022
Lucas Systems' new ‘Voice of the Warehouse Worker’ study found that nearly 3 out of 4 (74%) on-floor workers said they would consider a pay cut at another company for an opportunity to use technology if it helps them in their job.
By MMH Staff ·
June 29, 2022
Starboard’s digital twin technology expected to help Logility clients better answer “what if” scenarios to optimize supply chain networks
By SCMR Staff ·
June 29, 2022
The combined capabilities allow companies to analyze options and locate the best absolute location for future plants, warehouses and 3PLs.
By MMH Staff ·
June 29, 2022
Raymond lift truck dealer and intralogistics solutions provider in Southeast building a new 82,508-square-foot facility in Fairburn, Ga., scheduled to open in early 2023. The new facility in South Fulton County will feature an expanded warehouse, state-of-the-art office and meeting space, and will offer close proximity to Interstate 85 and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to Mike Gainor, executive vice president of sales.
By MMH Staff ·
June 28, 2022
Survey finds that 43% will use automation and robotics to build supply chain resilience
By MMH Staff ·
June 28, 2022
Auburn’s RFID Lab is a research institute focusing on the business case and technical implementation of RFID and other emerging technologies in retail, aviation, supply chain and manufacturing sectors.
By MMH Staff ·
June 27, 2022
SNC Solutions, headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., designs and implements systems for efficient warehouse operations, including rack, mezzanines, and other types of storage solutions.
By MMH Staff ·
June 27, 2022
National Forklift Safety Day attracted over 800 online registrations and approximately 50 in-person attendees, according to event organizer Industrial Truck Association (ITA).
By Jeff Berman ·
June 27, 2022
In a podcast recording, LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviewed Joe Tillman, manager of education programs for SMC3.