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Logistics and freight transport, a sector in growth with more than 10,000 direct jobs gained in Greater Montreal over the last decade

Canadian Manufacturing

(Photo: CNW Group/Metropolitan Cluster of logistics and transportation in Montreal) MONTREAL — CargoM, the Logistics and Transportation Metropolitan Cluster of Montreal, presents the updated results of the 2013-2014 study carried out by KPMG on the logistics and transportation sector in Quebec and, more specifically, Greater Montreal.

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Locus Robotics surpasses 3B picks just 33 weeks after its last milestone

Robotics Business Review

. “As we continue to push the boundaries of innovation, we remain focused on our mission to revolutionize the supply chain industry and empower our customers to drive operational efficiencies and productivity gains in order to thrive in an increasingly complex and demanding fulfillment landscape.”

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Locus Robotics reduces staff, but CEO is still bullish on market growth

Robotics Business Review

” Founded in 2014, Locus Robotics provides autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) that collaborate with human pickers to increase warehouse efficiency. “A number of accounts are making adjustments — not just logistics, but across retail and e-commerce. Last year, DHL Supply Chain deployed 5,000 additional Locus AMRs.

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Applied Motion Products releases MDX+ low-voltage servo series

Robotics Business Review

” The company claimed that its MDX+ servo series is suitable for manufacturers in logistics, automated guided vehicle ( AGV ), medical, semiconductor, packaging, textile, electronic inspection, and solar industries, among others. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Industry charity Transaid celebrates Silver Jubilee

SMMT

This year international development organisation Transaid is celebrating a quarter of a century since it was formed by Save the Children, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) and its Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

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SMMT services to armed forces community recognised with Ministry of Defence Silver Award

SMMT

SMMT member companies already work with the armed forces community, employing veterans, service leavers and their spouses across all parts of the automotive supply chain, from cars to commercial vehicles, across design, manufacturing, repair and through to retail and logistics.

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Beyond the Scoreboard: The Impact of Fastener Industry Sponsorship in Professional Sports

Fastener News Desk

The partnership has been in place since 2014 and includes branding on the team’s race cars, driver uniforms, and team equipment. .” Photo credit: Würth Würth Industry has invested in a variety of sports sponsorships, including: NASCAR : Würth is a primary sponsor for the Richard Childress Racing team in NASCAR’s Cup Series.