• Logistics and business news: Despite encouraging signs, experts point to an extended economic recovery

  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, October 14, 2009
  Even though there have been various reports indicating that the economy is “stabilizing” and the recession is abating, it appears that a true economic recovery will take several more months to materialize, according to industry experts.  More

• Logistics and manufacturing: ISM report shows growth in manufacturing sector

  Sean A. Murphy, Associate Editor, October 2, 2009
  While showing growth for the second straight month, the September manufacturing report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) suggests it may be a while before the economy fully recovers.  More

• 2009 Lift Truck Usage Study: I see indecision in your future...

  By Tom Andel, Contributing Editor, October 1, 2009
  Before the recession of 2008 and 2009, the results of a lift truck usage study would have been an excellent reflection of how fleet managers are planning to upgrade their current fleets over the next 12 months. However, when you ask fleet managers about their relationship with lift trucks these days, their answers might be more accurately analyzed using a crystal ball.  More

• CSCMP 2009: Wal-mart's Maxwell cites keys to developing best-in-market global supply chains

  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, September 25, 2009
  Wal-mart Senior Vice President, International Supply Chain Gary Maxwell provides CSCMP attendees with in-depth overview of keys to driving supply chain success.  More

• Materials Handling news: Economy has bottomed, recovery not yet in sight

  Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor, September 23, 2009
  The economy has probably bottomed, but the turnaround is at least nine months in the future, says economist.  More

• Logistics and manufacturing: Panjiva data in line with recent positive economic signs

  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, September 9, 2009
  Recent data from Panjiva corroborates economic indicators that suggest the economy is in recovery mode, albeit a slow one.  More

• Logistics and business news: Signs are afloat that freight economy is slowly recovering

  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, September 4, 2009
  Some recent economic indicators point to the possibility of the recession coming to an end, but more needs to happen, say freight transportation and logistics experts.  More

• Logistics and business news: ISM says despite price spike, non-manufacturing sector is on the rise

  Sean A. Murphy, Associate Editor, September 3, 2009
  The latest report on the non-manufacturing industry sector from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) indicates non-manufacturing is still on course to enter positive territory later this fall, despite the highest-ever recorded spike in prices in August.   More

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