Manitex International — a maker of cranes and specialized materials handling equipment based in Bridgeview, Illinois — recently was awarded a $38.9 million contact to supply rough terrain forklifts to the US Navy, the company announced in a news release. It is the second Department of Defense contract for the company in the past year. … Read more
Because retailers want more products more quickly, distribution centers and warehouses are being forced to change their fulfillment processes, according to the new white paper, “Big Picture: The Evolution of the Traditional WMS/WCS Roles” issued by Forte Industries. Picking and order fulfillment has become more complex thanks to an increased demand for smaller pack sizes … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of the articles you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: Customers want their products delivered faster than ever with no problems, so many warehouse and distribution centers are changing their fulfillment procedures to cope with this new need for speed. Most people take them for granted, but a … Read more
Given the current polarized climate in the US Congress, the chance that both sides will agree on a long-term transportation bill are slim to none, according to former US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. If a new bill isn’t passed before the current transportation bill expires, it could affect many freight transportation and logistic processes, LaHood … Read more
A new survey among small and mid-sized business owners offered a mixed bag on how they view the economic recovery. The survey, which was conducted by Sage North America, found that about one-third of the business owners saw the economy strengthening during the next six months while about half said it would remain the same. … Read more
Joel D. Anderson, the former president of the International Warehouse Logistics Association, has been awarded the group’s recently renamed distinguished service award. Although the IWLA has passed out the annual award for the past 19 years, it’s the first time it’s been awarded since it was renamed the Jock Menzies IWLA Distinguished Service and Leadership … Read more
