Seegrid Corp., the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and other robotic industrial trucks, announced in a news release that its GT10 tow tractor robot truck has been named as a finalist for the 2014 Edison Award. The distinguished award is named for Thomas A. Edison and recognizes products that reflect the innovation, creativity … Read more
The Warehousing Education and Research Council will hold its annual conference and exposition April 27 to 30 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The 37th annual meeting of the Oak Brook, Illinois, based association for logistics professionals will feature exhibitions, seminars, networking opportunities and other events for warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and handling equipment professionals.
This week on the Bahrns blog: Want to make a big splash during your next presentation? We’ll explain what you need to do — and the tools you’ll need to use — to make your next presentation your best ever! Workers in Panama are putting the finishing touches on the Panama Canal’s biggest makeover in … Read more
In the latest sign that the national economy is improving, the National Retail Federation this month predicted that consumer spending will rise by more than 4% this year. That’s significant because consumer spending — which means people buying the products and services they need — is the driving force behind the US economy, representing about … Read more
The use of domestic containers has outperformed other modes of transport during 2013, increasing 9.3%, while overall intermodal transport grew 4.6% during the past year, according to statistics released by the Intermodal Association of North America. International intermodal transport also showed growth, expanding 2.3% during 2013. Of the seven largest corridors within the US, the … Read more
The US Postal Service continues to lose money, posting a $354 million loss over the past three months, according to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. While still steep, those losses don’t compare to the $1.3 billion the agency lost during the same quarter the previous year. In an effort to stop the bleeding, the cost of … Read more
Fatigue, stress and injury are the enemy of any efficient and profitable operation. When these increase, the result is often lost productivity and increased employee turnover, both of which affect the bottom line. That’s why many manufacturing and warehousing management teams are now looking to improved ergonomics to relieve stress and increase comfort for workers. … Read more
The final version of a report predicting the future of the US materials handling and logistics industry was recently issued. The “US Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics” examines the ten biggest trends that can be anticipated during the next decade. The report was developed over the course of the past year and is based … Read more
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the articles you will see on this week’s Bahrns blog: Keeping your hydraulic operating efficiently can save you both time and money. We’ll show you the proper techniques you can use to refill your hydraulic jacks on your own. Plus, today’s manufacturers and warehouse operators are looking to … Read more
The marketing and research firm IDC has released its annual list of predictions for the coming business year and it’s topped by a surge in omni-channel fulfillment among manufacturers and retailers. Omni-channel retailing is when all the available shopping channels are integrated seamlessly, including mobile Internet devices, computers, brick and mortar storefronts, TV, radio direct … Read more
