Category: General

Three major packaging suppliers disclosed grand jury subpoenas this week as federal investigators examine the price of paper used to make boxes.source

MMH’s 2026 salary survey found 91% of respondents like their jobs and 88% report at least some stress, with workload the top source of stress.source

The strike deadline for about 250 watchmen at Los Angeles and Long Beach has moved to Friday night, with federal mediation set to continue.source

Agility Robotics began trading on Nasdaq after raising about $465 million to build more Digit robots and put them to work at more customer sites.source

China blocked SoftBank’s purchase of ABB’s local robotics business, putting the $5.4 billion deal for the global robotics division in doubt.source

The strike deadline for about 250 watchmen at Los Angeles and Long Beach has moved to Friday night, with federal mediation set to continue.source

John Deere plans two manufacturing closures in Iowa and production moves across U.S. factories, with sugar cane harvester production shifting to Brazil.source

Walmart plans 300 new Zipline drone delivery sites as the company raises $1.5 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing, hiring, and service.source

Packsize and Swisslog are partnering to build on-demand box making into automated warehouse systems so workers can pick directly into shipping cartons.source

Gartner says limited power supply could delay supply chain expansion and increase costs by 20% to 30% without advanced energy management.source