General Motors is making its biggest engine plant investment ever—$888 million for its Tonawanda Propulsion facility in Buffalo, New York. The goal is to build the next generation of V-8 engines for full-size trucks and SUVs starting in 2027. What’s Related Thanks to updated combustion and thermal systems, these new engines are expected to deliver […]
In this whitepaper, Easy Metrics has partnered closely with hundreds of operations teams on their analytics strategies. Labor is the largest controllable cost center of any distribution or production business unit. Understanding what influences labor cost is key to setting operational goals, pricing products and services correctly, and running a profitable operation. From there, an […]
Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial with CaPow, an Israeli startup specializing in continuous power delivery for robotic fleets. The trial, conducted at a Hyundai Glovis facility in South Korea, demonstrated 100% uptime for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) equipped with […]
Will the Trade War Help Us Win the Education Battle? If the Trump administration’s tariff-driven trade war regenerates America’s domestic manufacturing base (a big “if” but let’s run with the premise for now), where will we find the people required to run these new factories and supply chains? Even today, manufacturing operations have difficulty finding […]
Easy Metrics: Labor Management Made Easy Labor Management Systems are an integral part of any warehouse management initiative. At roughly 60% of an operation’s costs, and the largest variable cost center, managing labor cost and performance metrics has become a business-critical function. Since the industry has adopted LMS’s, going without one puts you at an […]
The 7 Deadly Sins of Warehouse Labor Management Inefficient labor management remains one of the largest hidden costs in warehouse and distribution center operations. In The 7 Deadly Sins of Warehouse Labor Management, Easy Metrics identifies the most common and damaging mistakes companies make—ranging from lack of cost visibility and outdated performance metrics to over-reliance […]
Sustainable consumer packaged goods (CPG) in the U.S. continue to gain ground, but still fall far short of market share levels seen in the United Kingdom and Germany, according to the newly released 2024 Sustainable Market Share Index. What’s Related The research, published by NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, found that sustainable products now […]
As warehouse fulfillment demands surge, labor shortages persist, and customer expectations rise, warehouse decision-makers must evaluate automation through a financial lens. Understanding robotics’ return on investment (ROI) is critical for CFOs, operations leaders, and logistics professionals who want to make informed decisions. However, assessing ROI is more than just calculating upfront costs versus savings. Download […]
Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling are expanding their presence in upstate New York with a new test center focused on battery and fuel cell technology. The new site will support research and testing of advanced energy systems for Raymond and Toyota lift trucks. What’s Related Raymond has more than 2,500 workers in New York […]
MIT has launched a new program to help bring manufacturing jobs and innovation back to the U.S. The Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM), announced May 27, aims to help companies improve the way they make things — using digital tools, hands-on research, and partnerships across a range of industries. What’s Related “We want to work […]
