Here’s a special sneak preview of some of what you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: Would you believe that the bar code is turning 40 this year? To celebrate, we’ll look back at the fascinating history of that little squiggly box that has been on packages and products since 1974. The fees … Read more
Retail sales gains between May and June showed relatively little growth, yet at least one economist from the National Retail Federation said the retail industry could be on the brink of the rapid growth everybody has been waiting for since the start of the Great Recession. According to statistics released earlier this month by the … Read more
The US Transportation Security Administration has lifted requirements for air cargo screening reports that were implemented in the wake of the World Trade Center attack on 9/11. The TSA no longer will require airlines carrying passengers and cargo to to provide air cargo screening volume reporting, which some industry representatives said was putting a strain … Read more
Despite the ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe, the logistics industry in Russia is poised for growth. Evidence is apparent with the emergence of CeMAT Russia, a logistics trade show scheduled for October that already has 168 participants lined up who hail from 15 different countries. Nearly 5,000 visitors are expected to view the numerous exhibitions … Read more
You’ve probably heard of “Stupid Pet Tricks”, a segment that has been a part of David Letterman’s “Late Night” television program for nearly 30 years. This week’s Video of the Week features what could be called “Stupid Heavy Machinery Tricks”. In this video — which was posted on YouTube and apparently was shot in Tedirdag, … Read more
Associated Integrated Supply Chain Solutions has been selected to host the 2014 Leadership Conference held by Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business. The event will be held August 6 at the company’s headquarters in Addison, Illinois. Mike Romano, the company’s president and CEO, said the conference offers an opportunity to bring supply chain experts and … Read more
Honeywell International, the giant technology and manufacturing company, has hired robotic automatic guided vehicles to assist in operations at its alarm system and structured wiring products plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Honeywell purchased the automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Seegrid, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of robotic materials handling equipment., The driverless GP8 pallet trucks will be … Read more
Svenska Retursystem, a Swedish packaging company, recently won the Reusable Packaging Association’s prestigious Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The company, which was recognized in the category of companies with revenues of more than $25 million, led a program to establish a common pooling system for more than 20 food producers in the Skandanavian nation and … Read more
Advanced Charging Technologies — a Fullerton, California, based company that makes battery charging stations for electric vehicles — announced recently that it has formed a strategic partnership with Green Charge Technologies, a high tech firm specializing in energy efficient, cost-effective battery charging and monitoring solutions. The move comes as more and more domestic and foreign … Read more
If you own an iPad, Surface or another one of the popular tablet devices, most likely you probably use it to watch HD video, play games or check your Facebook page. But at least one Indiana company has found a unique use for the iPad and it’s one more and more companies are likely to … Read more
