Reverse logistics startup G2 gains $9.6 million seed funding Founded by former Genco executives, company is backed by Dell Technologies Capital March 19, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Founded by former Genco executives, company is backed by Dell Technologies CapitalRead More
DHL says globalization expands despite geopolitical and policy headwinds International e-commerce is a democratizing force in global trade, parcel carrier reports March 18, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments International e-commerce is a democratizing force in global trade, parcel carrier reportsRead More
California’s AB 5 labor law survives latest legal challenge California Trucking Association and OOIDA may appeal, but law remains on the books in the meantime March 18, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments California Trucking Association and OOIDA may appeal, but law remains on the books in the meantimeRead More
Orbis to open manufacturing plant in Greenville, Texas Deal will produce pallets, totes, and bulk containers in 420,000-square foot manufacturing floor and 240,000-square foot warehouse March 18, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Deal will produce pallets, totes, and bulk containers in 420,000-square foot manufacturing floor and 240,000-square foot warehouseRead More
NATIONAL FORKLIFT SAFETY DAY 2024 Safety will be front and center on National Forklift Safety Day 2024 Industrial Truck Association’s 11th annual event June 10–11 in Washington, D.C., will highlight forklift safety practices and policy. March 18, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Industrial Truck Association’s 11th annual event June 10–11 in Washington, D.C., will highlight forklift safety practices and policy.Read More
Schneider Electric will invest $140 million into its U.S. manufacturing operations Move responds to growing demand for infrastructure, data center, AI products March 15, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Move responds to growing demand for infrastructure, data center, AI productsRead More
Mercedes-Benz will test humanoid robots in manufacturing facilities Automaker adopts two-legged “Apollo” model from Apptronik March 15, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Automaker adopts two-legged “Apollo” model from ApptronikRead More
ABB opens refitted Michigan robot-building facility Site will host tech development, education, and “local-for-local” manufacturing March 15, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Site will host tech development, education, and “local-for-local” manufacturingRead More
Manufacturing labor shortage looms in most states, ECI says Software firm tracks U. S. regions with highest shortfalls of manufacturing workers March 15, 2024 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Software firm tracks U. S. regions with highest shortfalls of manufacturing workersRead More
OUTBOUND Warning: Entering the “uncanny valley” Humanoid robots: creepy or cool? The answer may determine how readily they’re accepted in the warehouse. March 15, 2024 Susan K. Lacefield No Comments Humanoid robots: creepy or cool? The answer may determine how readily they’re accepted in the warehouse.Read More