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Herman Miller, whose Public Office products are shown here, has experienced capacity constraints in its manufacturing operation amid high demand for new products. As a result, the company is investing in its factories, including for more automation equipment, according to executives.

Sunday, 21 January 2018 12:28

Robotics to the rescue: Office furniture makers increasingly adopt automation technology amid struggle to find talent

Office furniture manufacturers have been late adopters of automation, particularly inside their West Michigan-based factories.

Published in Manufacturing

Office Furniture Supplier Roundtable: Supply chain focuses on fundamentals amid volatile office furniture market

Despite growing operational complexity and a period of industry-led change, office furniture suppliers say they remain optimistic.

Published in Manufacturing

Shifting to Services? Office furniture makers shake up business model with new data offerings

CHICAGO — When Herman Miller Inc. first introduced the Aeron chair during the dawn of the dot-com era in 1994, it took the office furniture industry by storm.

Published in Manufacturing