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U.S. trailer net orders climbed 77% in October over the previous month, but that steep growth still left it mired 5% below year-ago levels and at less than half of the 10-year October average, according to a report from transportation…
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The announcement follows reports of merger talks between the two railroads earlier this month.Some industry voices are already speaking out against the deal. The nation’s largest rail union said Tuesday it will oppose the acquisition…
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A: The market continues to grow due to three key factors. First, labor shortages continue to push the industry away from manual tasks and more toward automation.Second, global supply chains are increasingly facing disruptions—from…
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Despite electrics’ growing popularity (currently, they represent about 70% of new lift truck sales in the U.S.), users do encounter some drawbacks. One is that operators must drive to a charging station that’s compatible with the battery…
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Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) plans to reorganize its warehouse automation business in Europe and the U.S. in order to unify all warehouse automation-related organizations under the Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL) unit, the…
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One of the stated goals of America’s trade policy is to increase domestic manufacturing. Since the 1980s, U.S. companies have been outsourcing much of their production to low-wage countries. But now, with the new tariffs offsetting some…
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In today’s far-flung global supply chains, it’s difficult to know who is actually involved in producing or providing the goods and services that are part and parcel of modern life. Therein lies a problem. Though we all like to assume…
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Artificial intelligence has garnered a burst of headlines in 2025, but according to the supply chain software vendor IFS, commercial generative AI products fall far short of delivering practical results in real-life applications such as…
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Look at any of the technologies we use in our daily lives, and you’re sure to see the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) on full display. Automated material handling systems are no exception. AI-enabled robotics and other…
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Look at any of the technologies we use in our daily lives, and you’re sure to see the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) on full display. Automated material handling systems are no exception. AI-enabled robotics and other…
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