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ACR raises fill rates to 98% after network overhaul
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (385+ words) Acquisitions can help companies grow quickly, but they can also create supply chain challenges. For ACR, a supplier of foodservice essentials and packaging products, years of acquisitions left the company managing multiple systems, different purchasing approaches and a distribution network…...
ORBIS expands Auto Store bin production to Texas
3+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) Modern Materials Handling ORBIS expands Auto Store bin production to Texas Greenville facility now approved as a key North American manufacturing site, supporting growing customer demand. ORBIS Corporation, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, announced it now manufactures Auto…...
GXO CEO Kelleher points to AI, automation, and organic growth as key drivers for strong Q1 results
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (219+ words) Logistics Management (LM): What were the key drivers for GXO's strong first quarter results, specifically in terms of the 10. 8% annual growth increase? LM: Earlier this week, Amazon formally announced the rollout of Amazon Supply Chain Services, essentially offering up its logistics services…...
ALAN opens nominations for 2026 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) From social media shout-outs to heartfelt thank you messages, there are many ways to honor supply chain heroes. But one of the most prestigious went live earlier today. The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has officially opened nominations for its…...
ELOKON's ELOshield AI maximizes'forklift safety and pedestrian detection'
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (187+ words) ELOKON's ELOshield AI maximizes forklift safety and pedestrian detection'Modern Materials Handling ELOKON's ELOshield AI maximizes forklift safety and pedestrian detection ELOKON (Booth C11990) is showcasing its latest forklift safety and pedestrian detection solution, ELOshield AI. ELOKON (Booth C11990) is showcasing its latest…...
Gather AI partners with Noble Lift on integrated AI forklift platform
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (211+ words) Modern Materials Handling Gather AI partners with Noble Lift on integrated AI forklift platform Gather AI (Booth A4518) and Noble Lift (Booth C13176) are reimaging the forklift as an intelligent system with the introduction of the Noble One AI Platform. The platform…...
ALAN launches 2026 survey on disaster logistics gaps
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) The American Logistics Aid Network has launched its fourth annual Humanitarian Logistics Survey, aiming to take a closer look at how disaster relief efforts are actually working on the ground. The survey, which runs through May 31, is open to nonprofits,…...
Lift Truck Tips: How to right size your fleet through utilization metrics
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (637+ words) Determining how many and which types of lift trucks match an operation's needs once relied on an educated guess, with fleet managers balancing historical demand and costs to make decisions around what their fleet should look like. Today, however, fleet…...
Modex 2026: MHI Annual Industry Report keynote to focus on supply chain future
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) Modern Materials Handling Modex 2026: MHI Annual Industry Report keynote to focus on supply chain future The keynote will reveal the key findings from the "2026 MHI Annual Report: Rewiring the Future: A Supply Chain Playbook for Innovation." A panel of manufacturing…...
Rethinking the Lift Truck Fleet: Why Forklift Leasing Is Gaining Ground
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (821+ words) Warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) feel the strain of running older forklifts across fast-moving networks. Over time, even well-maintained equipment reaches a stage where repairs become more frequent, leading to increased maintenance costs and periodic interruptions to product flow. Many…...