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U.S. service sector expands slightly
Staff, 5/6/2008
The overall service sector reports growth in April, but the transportation/warehousing industry does not. More

TranSystems and Gross & Assoc. announce merger
Staff - 05/06/2008
Supply chain consulting firm TranSystems announced yesterday the completion of a merger with Gross & Associates, a New Jersey-based consulting firm well respected for its expertise in materials handling. More
FKI Logistex parent company sold to Melrose Plc. for $945 million
Jeff Berman, Group News Editor - 04/24/2008
FKI Plc., the parent company of FKI Logistex, a provider of automated handling services, including sortation, conveyor systems, and robotic, among others, has been acquired by Melrose Plc., a London-based specialist manufacturing investor, for $945 million according to media reports. More
Materials handling news: Economic Stimulus Act offers tax deductions on equipment purchases
Corinne Kator, Modern Materials Handling - 04/21/2008
Investing in capital equipment before the end of 2008 could result in significant tax benefits thanks to the Economic Stimulus Act that Congress passed earlier this year. More
NA2008 Product Preview: A snapshot of vendors from the 2008 Materials Handling and Logistics Conference
By Staff - 04/18/2008
The I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio will be the materials handling and logistics headquarters over the next couple of days as it hosts NA08. This preview guide gives you the early reviews on some of this industry’s show-stopping products. More
Warehousing and Distribution Center Management: The cross-dock revolution--are you in or out?
By Maida Napolitano, contributing editor - 04/01/2008
Cross docking isn’t a new strategy in warehouses and distribution centers. Respondents tell us that they’ve been cross docking for the past seven years to reduce transportation costs. A recent survey tells us that cross docking is gaining momentum as manufacturers and retailers look to reduce transportation costs and increase service levels by increasing the speed of product to their customers. More
Andel on Distribution: Plan for a lift truck that fits
By Tom Andel - 04/01/2008
Trucks on state highways are getting heavier. The Federal legal weight limit is also likely to increase from 80,000 to 97,000 pounds to make better use of truck fleets and their fuel economy. When the DOT says trucks can haul more weight that means shippers can put more weight on a pallet. So, what does that mean for logistics managers? You’ll continue to welcome increasingly heavier load... More
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted in February
Modern Materials Handling - 03/03/2008
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in February, while the overall U.S. economy grew for the 76^th consecutive month, according to a report released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). More
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Where can we purchase Ceva shirts with logo and left side pocket. My husband works f...
DEAN STONE - 5/8/2008 7:15:46 PM PT
in response to CEVA inks definitive agreement to acquire EGL

The driver shortage problem is not going to change until the attitudes of management ...
Michel DeRuby - 4/30/2008 11:16:23 AM PT
in response to Trucking news: ATA reports that large truckload carrier driver turnover rate dips 11 percent

I have 260,000 sq ft of available space for lease in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. It i...
bonnie g thompson - 3/20/2008 12:55:42 PM PT
in response to Transportation deals: Fenway Partners acquires East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp.

There are very few things in this world to get so pedantic about that they do not mer...
Michael Miles, PE - 3/11/2008 11:39:34 AM PT
in response to Singing the praises of intermodalism

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