http://www.mhia.org/rss/news/industry MHIA.org Industry News en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:26:37 GMT Industry News President Obama recently announced that Secretary John Bryson would join National Economic Council (NEC) Director Gene Sperling as co-chair of the White House Office of Manufacturing Policy. The Office of Manufacturing Policy is part of the NEC in the http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/11191/president-obama-names-commerce-secretary-john-bryson--nec-chair-gene-sperling-as-co-chairs-of-white-house-office-of-manufacturing-policy Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:57:20 GMT Industry News by Gary Forger, MHIA Senior Vice President of Professional Development The upcoming Panama Canal expansion is much more than just a story of bigger ships and increased trade for East Coast ports. It will also have a substantial impact on the U.S. supply http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/11159/the-panama-canal-expansion-will-be-a-supply-chain-game-changer Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:01:56 GMT Industry News August U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $460.61 million according to The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association (AMTDA). This total, as reported by companies participating http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/11097/manufacturing-technology-orders-up-101--from-2010 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:09:00 GMT Industry News Seven “tipping point” sectors are poised to return to the U.S. for manufacturing: transportation goods, computers and electronics, fabricated metal products, machinery, plastics and rubber, appliances and electrical equipment, and furniture, http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/11068/seven-sectors-could-lead-u-s--manufacturing-renaissance-by-2015 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:20:33 GMT Industry News Large global manufacturers are setting their sights on top-line growth over the next two years, focusing on new products, strategic acquisitions and alliances, innovation and increasing production capacity in high-growth markets. Bolstering the growth http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/11044/over-half-of-global-manufacturers-are-reshaping-their-supply-chain-models- Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:47:28 GMT Industry News Memphis, TN repeats as the first-place finisher in the Top Logistics/Distribution/Shipping Hubs category in Business Facilities’ 2011 Metro Rankings. Followed by Chicago and Houston. Six of the top ten logistics Hubs are located in the south including http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10898/six-of-the-ten-top-logistics-distribution-shipping-hubs-are-located-in-the-south--according-to-business-facilities--2011-metro-rankings Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:22:48 GMT Industry News U.S. port markets are leading the nation's industrial market recovery, according Jones Lang LaSalle's annual Port, Airport and Global Infrastructure report.According to report, overall vacancy rates at seaports have dropped to 8.5 percent from 9.9 percent. http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10882/port-markets-continue-to-lead-u-s--industrial-real-estate-recovery Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:47:02 GMT Industry News As global trade volumes rise, inland ports are becoming a critical component in the global supply chain, says a recent report by Jones Lang LaSalle titled "The emergence of the inland port." Inland ports, or intermodal distribution centers, http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10881/inland-port-space-in-demand- Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:59:42 GMT Industry News Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will remain below last year’s levels for the remainder of the summer before seeing year-over-year gains again this fall as retailers begin to stock up for the holiday season, http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10880/import-cargo-to-rebound-this-fall Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:30:46 GMT Industry News D&B's latest Global Business Failure Report suggests that business failures are dropping on a global basis, but still remain above the pre-recession levels. Eastern Europe was the region with the sharpest fall in business failures. Brazil, Canada, http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10850/d-b-report-looks-at-country-specific-risk-factors-impacting-global-supply-chains Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:30:43 GMT Industry News The results of a recent survey of global supply chain trends conducted by WT100 and the University of Tennessee indicates that more than half (52 percent) of supply chain executives expect nearshoring back to the U.S. to increase for industry in general http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10829/more-than-half-of-supply-chain-executives-expect-nearshoring-to-increase-over-the-next-two-years- Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:52:31 GMT Industry News The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in June, according to the Institute for Supply Management. This figure exceeded the expectations of economists who expected the June PMI to slip to 51.8. On Thursday, the Chicago PMI also exceeded expectations by http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10814/manufacturing-expands-in-june-as-pmi-reaches-55-3-- Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:35:05 GMT Industry News While organized retail crime has historically highlighted coordinated thefts in stores, The 2011 NRF Organized Retail Crime survey asked retailers for the first time what threats exist before the merchandise even reaches the store. According to the survey, http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10780/survey-indicates-cargo-theft-poses-major-supply-chain-problem-for-retailers Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:45:53 GMT Industry News President Barack Obama announced a major expansion of Skills for America's Future, an industry led initiative to dramatically improve industry partnerships with community colleges and build a nation-wide network to maximize workforce development strategies, http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10763/president-obama-and-skills-for-america-s-future-partners-announce-initiatives-critical-to-improving-manufacturing-workforce Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:08:39 GMT Industry News Demand for logistics space is expected to accelerate over at least the next three quarters, according to the latest Prologis Industrial Business Indicator ("IBI") report. The IBI is a diffusion index that integrates customer-provided insights http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10757/research-indicates-a-strengthening-u-s--industrial-real-estate-market- Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:46:50 GMT Industry News A recent White Paper by Jones Lang LaSalle identifies three major trends resulting from the 2014 Panama Canal expansion for U.S. companies to consider when evaluating their logistics and supply chain options. According to the paper titled "The Panama http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10743/panama-canal-expansion-is-fueling-key-trends-for-u-s--supply-chains- Fri, 27 May 2011 14:13:56 GMT Industry News Although the general economic outlook at the start of 2011 seems positive, a significant number of the respondents to a recent study indicate they are uncertain about market demand in 2011 and that they are therefore determined to improve http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10728/supply-chain-agenda-2011-research--supply-chain-executives-say-market-and-demand-volatility-are-driving-supply-chain-visibility- Wed, 25 May 2011 17:32:03 GMT Industry News Gross revenue for US third-party logistics (3PL) service providers is expected to be $141.2 billion in 2011, a 10 percent increase from 2010, according to estimates released by Armstrong & Associates. 3PL U.S. gross revenues jumped 18.9% in 2010 to http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10733/u-s--third-party-logistics-market-expected-to-grow-10--in-2011 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:58:12 GMT Industry News The United States will need to invest $2 trillion in the coming years to upgrade roads, bridges and other related infrastructure necessities in a country that is falling behind the rest of the world with its aging transportation system, according to a http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10729/report-warns-of-strain-on-u-s--cities-to-maintain-assets---build-infrastructure-projects- Thu, 19 May 2011 18:10:27 GMT Industry News A recent analysis from Capgemini Consulting reveals a decline in global trade flow levels, as a direct impact of the earthquake disaster in Japan and the resulting effect on trade with major economies. The analysis also highlights continued growth in http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10727/global-trade-flow-index-reveals-impact-of-japan-earthquake-led-to-3--reduction-in-global-trade-levels-in-q1-2011- Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:58:25 GMT Industry News As part of the American Logistics Aid Network's (ALAN's) efforts to raise awareness and improve community resiliency they encourage individuals and companies to participate in disaster simulation exercises.Several exercises are taking place over http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10619/alan-working-to-raise-awareness-of-upcoming-disaster-simulation-exercises- Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:38:54 GMT Industry News Consumers will drive the need for greater supply chain collaboration over the next decade, according to a study by the Consumer Goods Forum and Capgemini titled "Future Value Chain 2020: Building Strategies for the New Decade."The report predicts http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10352/new-report-identifies-the-top-trends-impacting-the-retail-supply-chain-over-the-next-decade- Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:46:17 GMT Industry News The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4853) was signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 17, 2010. The legislation includes an extension of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010's "bonus http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10305/first-year-bonus-depreciation-increased-to-100-percent Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:04:14 GMT Industry News Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in December for the 17th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 20th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®. Manufacturing continued http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10247/manufacturing-sector-grows-in-december Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:22:28 GMT Industry News The U.S. manufacturing sector will grow in 2011, with manufacturing revenue increasing by 5.6% according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) semi-annual forecast.The overall forecast projects optimism about the U.S. economy for 2011. The manufacturing http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10222/manufacturing-growth-forecasted-for-2011 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:17:36 GMT Industry News After having grown used to losing market share in the nation’s container traffic to their West Coast rivals, the East Coast ports and their railroad allies anticipate that the competitive balance will soon shift in their favor.The major catalyst http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10234/capital-improvements-positioning-east-coast-s-intermodal-rail-network-for-increased-container-traffic- Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:03:42 GMT Industry News A recent report by Ernst & Young LLP identifies five climate change and sustainability risks that executives should consider as they respond to growing demand to eliminate waste from their supply chains and to report on these initiatives. The demand http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10228/sustainability-risks-drive-businesses-and-government-to-target-the-supply-chain Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:29:43 GMT Industry News The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the GreenGov Supply Chain Partnership and Small Business Pilot, a voluntary collaboration between the federal government and its suppliers to create a greener, more efficient supply chain. The program http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10198/obama-administration-officials-unveil-greengov-supply-chain-partnership-with-industry Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:26:27 GMT Industry News Global shifts in manufacturing, consumption trends and international competition are three leading factors that will shape the future of goods movement and the demand for warehouse and distribution space, according to a report issued by The NAIOP Research http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10189/report-examines-trends-in-global-manufacturing--goods-movement-and-consumption-and-their-effect-on-the-growth-of-united-states-ports-and-distribution Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:15:19 GMT Industry News The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics has published a white paper titled Are You Prepared For The Supply Chain Talent Crisis? The white paper addresses the need for companies to be more proactive in their approach to recruiting, developing, http://www.mhia.org/news/industry/10181/mit-white-paper-challenges-companies-to-prepare-for-the-supply-chain-talent-crisis-