Data That Delivers

For leaders in manufacturing and distribution across the United States, the list of headaches is piling up with each passing day - they’re understaffed, overwhelmed, short on critical equipment and supplies and dealing with long wait times to get what they need. Facilities are realizing they need less on their plate each day and many are turning to automation to optimize their operations in hopes of simplifying their work. The challenge along the way however is that they are bypassing the low hanging fruit in their existing material handling equipment -- their forklift power system.

For many forklift fleet managers, batteries can be one of the most challenging components to manage and understand. It can be especially difficult to precisely determine battery performance and overall life. Forklifts consume power differently depending on the application, operator and driving patterns. Operators and warehouse managers often know little about the health of a forklift battery until the forklift stops working. The best way to gain insight into how batteries perform is to conduct a power study.

There are many investments happening throughout the supply chain as companies try to both stay resilient against continued disruption and also capitalize on growing demand. Ethiopian Airlines makes plans to grow its air cargo fleet to lean into the need for freight, specifically near-term cargo demand and angle itself for positive future growth. The five new planes are Boeing 777 Freighters.

Nearly 14% of respondents to the Association for Supply Chain Management’s (ASCM) survey found a new job, up only 1% from last year. The data also revealed career satisfaction remained exceedingly high despite the continuous strain of supply chain disruptions, all proving that the Great Resignation is posing minimal threat to the supply chain industry.

Online shopping is a trend that has seen substantial growth over the years. Since 2014, the number of digital buyers worldwide has increased by 800 million . With the global logistics industry moving toward equilibrium after the COVID-19 pandemic, this trend is only expected to increase. With the rise of online shopping comes an opportunity for e-commerce brands large and small to capitalize on a global market by engaging in international shipping.