Comment on Must Reads in Media & Technology: July 21

Several homebuilders are gobbling up land near the Taiwan Semiconductor factory at a time when 2,500 acres is about to go to bid to create a development that could eventually employ 50,000 people.

After 17 years at the helm of MassMutual, Mike Fanning is now looking to help the state's largest fintech company become a leader.

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Material handling costs can be a top concern for industrial warehouse operation managers, and equipment expenses can be particularly challenging to navigate. “By implementing safe, ergonomic and efficient material handling solutions, productivity levels can increase, resulting in improved throughput,” said Scott Alexander, vice president of sales at LiftOne, a Charlotte-based provider of material handling solutions.

Material handling costs can be a top concern for industrial warehouse operation managers, and equipment expenses can be particularly challenging to navigate. “By implementing safe, ergonomic and efficient material handling solutions, productivity levels can increase, resulting in improved throughput,” said Scott Alexander, vice president of sales at LiftOne, a Charlotte-based provider of material handling solutions.

Today’s industrial warehouse operation managers must do more with less amidst the explosion of e-commerce and mounting industry pressures. “The industrial warehouse manager is forced to evolve from what was once a traditional wholesale fulfillment model to a niche retailer, needing to achieve perfection on the first attempt,” said Gijo George, director of strategic accounts at LiftOne, a Charlotte-based provider of material handling solutions.