Mike Levans

Boston

Group Editorial Director at Supply Chain Management Review

Group Editorial Director at Logistics Management

Group Editorial Director at Modern Materials Handling

Group Editorial Director at Material Handling Product News

Group Editorial Director at Peerless Media

Group Editorial Director at Material Handling Network

Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s group of publications including Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management Review, Modern Materials Handling

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Articles

Why Electric Lift Trucks Are the Future of Warehousing: Sustainability and Operational Benefits Explained

Dec 5, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Mike Levans

Is it time to the time to electrify your lift truck fleet? With sustainability becoming a central focus for many organizations, and technological advancements making electric vehicles more efficient than ever, warehouses and distribution centers are rapidly shifting to electric lift trucks. This transition isn’t just about going green—it’s about reaping a range of operational and financial benefits that are redefining material handling.
Packaging Issue 2024: Right-sized, right now

Oct 3, 2024 | mmh.com | Mike Levans

I love football, roaring fireplaces and falling leaves. Indeed, fall is my favorite season, and one of our favorite traditions this time of year at Modern is our Annual Packaging Issue designed to coincide with PMMI’s Pack Expo, the association’s trade show event that this year will run November 3 to 6 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. In fact, starting on page 48, the Modern editorial staff has collected dozens of new products that you’ll see as you’re making your way around the show.
The Role of Cartonization in Reducing E-Commerce Shipping Costs

Sep 24, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Mike Levans

Packout is the New BottleneckAs e-commerce continues its rapid growth, warehouse and distribution center managers are under increasing pressure to optimize every stage of the fulfillment process. Cartonization—the process of selecting the most efficient way to pack every order—is proving to be critical to help reduce costs, minimize waste, and improve shipping efficiency.
Lift Truck Issue: Innovation on the horizon

Aug 5, 2024 | mmh.com | Mike Levans

As August begins, we usher in the “season of traditions.” Over the next three months, our editorial team and Peerless Research Group (PRG) will delve into surveys, reports and themed issues that have guided supply chain professionals in optimizing operations for over four decades. This marks the 14th year that we’ve focused the majority of Modern’s August issue on the latest technology, developments and user trends revolving around lift trucks.
How Parcel Spend Management 2.0 Enhances Logistics and Supply Chain Operations

Jul 15, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Mike Levans

PSM 1.0 to PSM 2.0: The Evolution of Parcel Spend ManagementThe landscape of logistics and parcel delivery has undergone significant transformation, particularly in how businesses manage and optimize their parcel spend. This evolution can be delineated into two distinct evolutionary phases: Parcel Spend Management 1.0 (PSM 1.0) and Parcel Spend Management 2.0 (PSM 2.0).
The Impact of Amazon Business Prime on Procurement Efficiency

May 13, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Mike Levans

Supply chain professionals are certainly aware of the top areas of concern for global purchasing decision-makers. Indeed, today more than ever, cost savings and risk reduction are by far the top areas of focus on the way to delivering increased procurement value. To meet these goals, enterprise organizations need to select a cost-effective vendor that provides fast shipping and products from a wide variety of suppliers.
2024 Technology Roundtable: Tools to manage the new complexity

May 1, 2024 | logisticsmgmt.com | Mike Levans

It might be considered a monstrous understatement to say that the freight transportation landscape has become pretty complex over the last few of years. Fluctuating rates, capacity constraints, the persistent labor shortage, Yellow’s bankruptcy and about a dozen other domestic and global events have all pushed transportation and logistics optimization further out of reach for many companies.
Advanced Automation and Motion Control in the Warehouse

Mar 4, 2024 | mmh.com | Mike Levans

Recording Date/Time Monday, March 4, 2024 9:35AM Podcast Duraton 00:12:43 hrs/min/sec MODEX Trade Show Preview Podcast In this MODEX Preview podcast, Michael Levans, is joined by Emmet Stiff, a New Business Development Manager at Regal Rexnord, defines the current environment that’s driving all of the excitement around automation inside warehouse/DC operations; explains the role conveyor and automation play in improved efficiency and labor retention; and shares his views on how the...
The Global Issue: Crisis mode lingers

Feb 1, 2024 | logisticsmgmt.com | Mike Levans

The motion-blurred image of a carousel that graced the cover of the January Freight Rate Outlook issue of Logistics Management (LM) could easily be reprised for our Global Issue this month. The idea of static elements going round and round in what feels like an endless cycle could be the illustration that best summarizes our current global environment as well.
Port Everglades: Expansion and Sustainability Efforts for the Future

Sep 20, 2023 | logisticsmgmt.com | Mike Levans

Recording Date/Time Wednesday, September 20, 2023 9:26AM Podcast Duraton 00:18:25 hrs/min/sec In this episode, Jonathan Daniels, CEO and Port Director for Port Everglades joins Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group in a discussion revolving around the port’s continued expansion and sustainability efforts designed to help differentiate Port Everglades as a key player in economic growth in the region and across the U.S. Port Everglades is the world’s...