Q3 2023 new Industrial Manufacturing planned projects remain flat with 150 for September
SalesLeads has announced the September 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 150 new projects in September as compared to 151 in August and 140 in July. The following are...
What’s sinking your employee’s wellbeing? Five Titanic lessons for leaders to keep their crew afloat
The sinking of the Titanic stands as a tragic and haunting reminder of human fallibility. And, surprisingly, the parallels between the Titanic disaster and today’s workplace wellbeing cultures are striking. The Titanic, once deemed “unsinkable,” faced unforeseen challenges, inadequate preparation, and communication breakdowns – all factors that bear an uncanny resemblance to issues plaguing today’s workplaces. The...
What’s the future for piece-picking robots?
Piece-picking robotics is making big strides in the warehouse and with the aid of AI could soon be within the grasp of SMEs. Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, sets out where we are on the journey What news can there possibly be around piece-picking robots? Arm finds item, picks it up, manipulates or orients it, puts it in the right place – end of. It’s the classic application of...
A Bright Future- MHEDA CEO Liz Richards retires after 28 years
As MHEDA CEO Liz Richards prepares to retire, a look at her 28 years of experience and what comes next for the association. In nearly three decades leading the Material Handling Equipment Dealers Association, (MHEDA), Liz Richards has helped the organization run smoothly and also steered it in new directions. The non-profit association is dedicated to serving all segments of the material handling business community, according to its...
Summer 2023 ends with an increase with 151 new Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects for August 2023
SalesLeads has announced the August 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 151 new projects in August as compared to 140 in July, an increase in the Industrial...
Distribution headwinds
Improve productivity and reduce costs. Those are the deliverables promised my just about 100% of the ads you read regarding both warehouse space and manufacturing floors. The scary part is that these rewards result from robotics, a lower headcount, and a specific claim to reduce equipment Cap X by $200000 to $400000. Great results for the distribution centers and manufacturers, but not so great for the material handling dealers since...
I’m satisfied with my present source. Well, maybe
The prospect is not waiting by the phone for your call. Most people have what you’re selling and are doing business with someone else. They have a source for what you do, and they think they are happy. Satisfied. Good News: Satisfied people are willing to do business with others. Your challenge is can you get them to do business with you? For you statistic buffs, “I’m satisfied with my present source,” ranks second on the all-time...
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