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ALAN launches 2026 survey on disaster logistics gaps
8+ hour, 8+ min 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: Good ergonomics attract and retain good lift truck operators
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (185+ words) Finding and retaining skilled and experienced lift truck operators is one of today's biggest challenges for logistics companies. A traditionally physically demanding job, many drivers report burn out or injury concerns as a top factor in their decision to quit....
Texas Warehousing Forum marks 25th anniversary this October
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (194+ words) The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, has announced the return of the Texas Warehousing Forum on Oct. 22, 2026, at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. This year marks a major milestone: the event's 25th anniversary, celebrating…...
Matrix Design Group and Hyundai Material Handling announce technology partnership
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (246+ words) In recognition of National Forklift Safety Day, Matrix Design Group LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners, L. P. , and Hyundai Material Handlingare highlighting a partnership focused on reducing warehouse collisions caused by blind spots, congested aisles and limited operator…...
Toyota Material Handling highlights telematics on National Forklift Safety Day
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (455+ words) Modern Materials Handling Toyota Material Handling highlights telematics on National Forklift Safety Day The introduction of My Insights Plus Productivity reflects Toyota's commitment to kaizen, or continuous improvement. Toyota Material Handling, the leading North American material handling manufacturer and solutions…...
The State of AMRs: From early adoption to scaled deployment
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (202+ words) Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have moved from early experimentation into mainstream warehouse operations, with fleets now supporting picking, transport, and replenishment across a growing range of environments. In this roundtable webinar, industry experts will examine how the AMR market is…...
Packaging Corner: The box that protects a billion-dollar buildout
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (316+ words) Walk a data center floor, and you'll see how little room there is for anything to go wrong. Servers, racks, power gear and networking equipment are all packed in tight and expected to run as soon as the "on" switch…...
MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimize inventory across warehouses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) Modern Materials Handling MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimize inventory across warehouses The solution enables companies to simulate multiple tactical scenarios and minimize costs without incurring stockouts The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation…...
Amazon launches supply chain services for all businesses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (174+ words) The new offering, called Amazon Supply Chain Services, integrates freight, storage, and delivery into a single network. Instead of working with multiple providers, companies can manage more of their operations in one place. Early users include Procter & Gamble, 3 M, Lands…...
Infios brings warehouse, transport and orders into sync
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (147+ words) At Modex this week, Infios (Booth B12724) is showcasing its intelligent supply chain execution solutions that connect order, warehouse, transportation and automation systems into a single flow. These capabilities bring together functions that often run separately, helping operations coordinate activity across…...