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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 18 Oct 2018 (#894) We all know that materials handling is a very competitive business, but this week, it has been revealed that the United States has the most competitive economy. A report just...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 11 Oct 2018 (#893) We are seeing more reports about warehouse automation, and indeed, this week's newsletter has more than its fair share of such coverage. It's all about efficiency, speed and accuracy as...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 4 Oct 2018 (#892) This week's newsletter includes a few reports of large crane orders. We've previously explained that even though they might not seem to fit in with the name of our newsletter...

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Inside the News - 27 Sep 2018 (#891) A month ago, we predicted that forklift prices in the US would rise in the wake of US tariffs on imports. Crown Equipment Corporation was the first to move, announcing...

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Inside the News - 20 Sep 2018 (#890) As flagged last week, several regions around the world are cleaning up after some devastating weather events and our thoughts are with all the victims. Unfortunately, the current disaster will...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 13 Sep 2018 (#889) Our thoughts and prayers go out to the communities along the US East Coast as they face the perils of another hurricane. But at times like these, it is also...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 6 Sep 2018 (#888) Forkliftaction Media's Machinery onQ portal has undergone an update to make it easier for users to narrow their equipment searches. The new functionality allows visitors to start their search by...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 30 Aug 2018 (#887) Global rating agency Fitch has upgraded its forecast for global real GDP growth for 2018, now predicting a rise of 3.4%. But it warns that risks to the global economy...

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Inside the News - 23 Aug 2018 (#886) As if the impact of US tariffs and the Brexit uncertainty were not enough, the business world now has to worry about the crisis in Turkey. All eyes are now...

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Inside the News - 16 Aug 2018 (#885) While supply chain is just one of the applications for materials handling, it is becoming an increasingly important one. As we report this week, data from the US-based Council of...

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