By Roberto Michel ·
November 2, 2023
This year’s survey found increasing levels of use for various automation and software technologies, while technology budgets held fairly steady. However, operations face continued challenges around labor scarcity, inadequate warehouse space, and the pressure to perform in line with customer expectations.
By Roberto Michel ·
March 13, 2023
After a banner year for materials handling automation indicators last year, our annual equipment outlook survey reveals a more conservative approach to spending on automation, equipment and related software—however, the indicators didn’t decline drastically.
By Roberto Michel ·
February 7, 2023
Our annual reader survey finds that many are looking to implement or improve their systems across numerous areas, and when it comes to decision factors for evaluating systems, total cost of ownership and integration gained in importance, while concern over parts availability declined.
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By Avetta ·
January 19, 2023
Download this new research brief summarizing the findings from our recent reader survey where we learn more about how organizations view resiliency, manage their supply chain networks and prepare for disruption.
By Bridget McCrea ·
December 8, 2022
New survey reveals the top pain points that logistics and supply chain management professionals continue to manage through, including higher freight costs, capacity constraints, severe labor shortages, and port slowdowns—all disruptions that are still forcing shippers to re-engineer their supply chain operations.
By Roberto Michel ·
November 14, 2022
Capital expenditure expectations for the coming year declined, though there are still signs of sizable automation budgets and interest in warehouse technology. The bigger picture revolves around continued struggles with upstream supply chains, inventory management and space.
By Bridget McCrea ·
November 14, 2022
Our annual salary survey examines the compensation, job and career history, job responsibilities and career satisfaction for materials handling professionals.
By Roberto Michel ·
November 7, 2022
Capital expenditure expectations for the coming year declined, though there are still signs of sizable automation budgets and interest in warehouse technology. The bigger picture revolves around continued struggles with upstream supply chains, inventory management and space.
By Roberto Michel ·
November 1, 2022
Capital expenditure expectations for the coming year declined, though there are still signs of sizable automation budgets and interest in warehouse technology. The bigger picture revolves around continued struggles with upstream supply chains, inventory management and space.
By Bridget McCrea ·
October 4, 2022
Our annual Peerless Research Group study highlights the current and projected use of pallets in fulfillment centers plus other trends taking place in the pallet market.
By Bridget McCrea ·
August 16, 2022
Peerless Media Group’s annual “Lift Truck Acquisition and Usage Study” finds that 63% of companies will be buying or leasing new lift trucks within the next two years.
By Bob Trebilcock ·
May 10, 2022
Our research shows companies are adopting robots, but it’s a long way to go before they’re commonplace.
By Michael Levans ·
May 10, 2022
As we reported, readers told us they were geared up and ready to embrace more automation and robotics—and they were adding more budget to make it happen.
By Jeff Berman ·
May 5, 2022
Faced with more moving parts than at any other time, the current state of the less-than-truckload market has carriers riding high, with shippers looking to lock in strong pricing and balance their network operations and priorities.
By Bridget McCrea ·
May 4, 2022
A new Peerless Research Group report takes an inside look at how companies are investing in robotics, how they’re putting the systems to use, and what their future robotics plans include.