This is the second installment of a two-part forecast written by Kimberly Knickle, practice director, IDC Manufacturing Insights

This is the first of a two-part forecast written by Kimberly Knickle, practice director, IDC Manufacturing Insights

CAPS Research releases a benchmarking report on Supplier Environmental Sustainability Performance

To help companies quantify the environmental sustainability benefits that can be achieved through reusable packaging, ORBIS Corp. (Booth 2700) announced a life cycle assessment-based initiative in a press conference yesterday.

Responding to increased demand for sustainable packaging alternatives—and to support sustainability initiatives—Sealed Air (Booth 2709) launched the three foam lines made of recycled resin yesterday: EthafoamMRC (with 100% pre-consumer content), Ethafoam HRC (with 65% recycled content), and Stratocell RC (with 60% content) foams.

Flow-Rite Safety Solutions (Booth 4328) introduced the Crossing Guard forklift collision awareness system that detects two separate motions to trigger an audible alarm and high-intensity LED alarm light.

Conveyor purchases may be preparing for a pause, according to Modern’s annual survey of conveyor users.

Vermont’s Burlington Drug Company turned to a voice solution to create a greener picking process and save some green on its bottom line.

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The President laid out his plan to develop every available source of American energy, which includes the safe and responsible production of the nation’s oil and natural gas resources.