Material Handling

Manufacturing
Inventory Management
Surprise Shift in Global Manufacturing Forecast Leaves Key Markets Far Behind
Global factories are poised for growth, but consumer uncertainty threatens the recovery's stability.
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A pint of Guinness beer is poured on St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2023, in Bellows Falls, Vt.
Inventory Management
Police Looking for $155K Worth of Stolen Guinness Stout
Drivers pulled up to an industrial park and hauled away trailers containing about 800 barrels.
September 4, 2026
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Shipbuilder Gulf Ship Expands U.S. Operations; Adds 120+ Jobs
A major shipbuilder is investing $43.8 million to transform its Mississippi operations.
September 3, 2026
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Inventory Management
Pabst Blue Ribbon Offers $20,000 Reward to Help Find Its Missing Beer
More than 1,600 cases went missing over two weeks ago.
September 3, 2026
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Material Handling
Northern Tool Reshores from Mexico, ‘Insources’ to Improve Quality
The toolmaker is also re-sourcing its supply chain to move as much back to the U.S. as possible.
September 3, 2026
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Material Handling
Ferguson Completes $1.6B FloWorks Acquisition
FloWorks will gain access to Ferguson’s “scale, supply chain capabilities and product depth.”
September 2, 2026
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Packaging
Robots Expanding Reach on Factory Floor
September 1, 2026
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Contract Manufacturer Opening Ohio Factory to Meet Data Center Demand
September 1, 2026
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The Old Way Isn’t Working. And It’s Not About Replacing People
September 1, 2026
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40,000 Pounds of Beer Swiped From California Distribution Center
August 31, 2026
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The Hidden Supply Chain Risk in Smart Electronics
August 27, 2026
A hybrid manufacturing process combines 3D printing, electroforming and hot isostatic pressing to produce critical components for advanced nuclear reactors and other energy and defense applications.
Hybrid Process Looks to Reshape Nuclear Energy Production Capabilities
August 26, 2026
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Ohio Manufacturer Files Defamation Lawsuit Over 1-Star Google Review
August 25, 2026
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Cleveland-Cliffs Announces $1 Billion Middletown Works Investment
August 21, 2026
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Engine Maker Invests $300 Million to Expand Wisconsin Plant
August 19, 2026
An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin.
Amazon to Expand Drone Delivery of Lightweight Packages to 500 U.S. Cities
August 19, 2026
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, center, leaves the U.S. Department of Commerce following a meeting with Canadian officials, in Washington, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
U.S. Reportedly Delaying 50% Tariffs on $20B Worth of Canadian Imports
August 19, 2026
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Einride Plans World’s Largest Tesla Semi Deployment
August 18, 2026
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Financial Storytelling in the Age of AI
Transforming data-driven presentations into compelling stories that drive actual business decisions.
September 3, 2026
A FedEx delivery van, Sept. 13, 2023, Denver.
Material Handling
Surprise Credits After Overseas Purchases: Tariff Refunds Now Flowing Through Shippers
Shippers that acted as customs brokers have started to pass those refunds on.
August 14, 2026
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Material Handling
SpaceX Aims to Use Rockets for Superfast Cargo Transport Across the Earth
Can the company overcome the host of challenges that stand before them?
August 6, 2026
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Safety
A People-First Approach to AI in Manufacturing
Promising developments at the intersection of humans, robots and agentic AI.
August 3, 2026
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Maintenance
Beyond the Grease Gun: Turning Lubrication Into a Strategic Reliability Advantage
Many companies do not consider lubrication a core competency.
August 7, 2026
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Material Handling
Siemens Announces Over $200M in U.S. Manufacturing Investments, 1,500 Jobs
The projects will expand the company's footprint in Georgia and Texas.
August 7, 2026
Current events on the geopolitical stage have seen increased investment in aeronautics, space and defense.
Material Handling
Why Integrated Manufacturing Solutions Beat Standalone Machines
Process expertise now matters more than the equipment itself in production.
August 7, 2026
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Material Handling
Kawasaki Settles Multi-Million Dollar Suit Over Stolen Semiconductor Tech
Putting to rest a four-year dispute.
August 4, 2026
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Material Handling
Fanuc's Michigan Expansion to Meet Domestic Robot Demand Gets Big Boost from State
While the U.S. auto industry buys the most robots, the food industry is experiencing surging demand.
August 3, 2026
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Material Handling
What FCC Ruling on ‘Advanced Robotic Devices’ Means for Mobile Robot Market
What vendors and operators need to know.
July 31, 2026
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Material Handling
Atlas Energy to Quadruple Its Frac Sand-Hauling Autonomous Truck Fleet
It also expects to have the fleet operating on public roads by early 2027.
July 31, 2026
The Multiprogram Research Facility is seen at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 10, 2019, in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Inventory Management
5 States Offer to Accept Nuclear Waste in Exchange for Help Developing Nuclear Energy
The projects look to create thousands of jobs.
July 29, 2026
The eBay app icon is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa.
Material Handling
eBay Agreed to Pay Nearly $50M to Couple Sent Cockroaches, Bloody Pig Mask
Prosecutors said former employees targeted the couple over newsletter coverage.
July 29, 2026
Battery
Inventory Management
A Battery Doesn't Know What an Hour Is
See why hours-based promises mislead and a simple formula to calculate real battery lifetime.
July 28, 2026
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Material Handling
ABB Robotics Introduces New Autonomous Forklift
Designed for demanding material handling, end-of-line storage and high-volume warehouse operations.
July 22, 2026