SCDigest On Target Weekly Newsletter, Jan. 15, 2008

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	Jan. 15, 2008 - Supply Chain Digest On-Target Newsletter
	This Week:

	Lean Supply Chain: Sustaining Lean Initiatives
	Global Supply Chain: New US Program Aims to Help Chinese Factories Reduce Pollution and Carbon Emissions
	Distribution and Material Handling News: Getting 3PL Collaboration Right
	Transportation News: More Bad News on Fuel Prices, as Slow Down in Demand for Oil Seems to have Less Impact on Prices
	Supply Chain News: The McKinsey Eight Technology Trends to Watch for 2008
	Procurement and Sourcing News: Understanding the Sourcing Grid
	RFID and Bar Code News: New Retail System Using 2D Bar Codes Also Offers Possible Insights for Industrial and Logistics Applications

Supply Chain Trends and Issues

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	The McKinsey Eight Technology Trends to Watch for 2008
	We’ve Just Scratched the Surface of Web 2.0, Decision-Support, and Automation in the Supply Chain; Getting More Out of Personal Interactions with Trading Partners

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	Managing the Change in Supply Chain Management Initiatives
	A Continuing Challenge for Companies Embarking on New SCM Programs

Distribution and Material Handling Focus

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	Distribution and Material Handling News: Getting 3PL Collaboration Right
	Annual 3PL Study Authors Share their Insights Beyond the Report; "Itâ€™s the Only Way," many Companies Say

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	Best Practices in Reverse Logistics Management
	Attention to the Reverse Supply Chain Finally Starting to Gain Hold; 12 Habits of Highly Effective Reverse Supply Chains

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Global Supply Chain and Logistics Focus

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Featured Story
	New US Program Aims to Help Chinese Factories Reduce Pollution and Carbon Emissions
	Looking for Green Supply Chains and an Opportunity for US Companies; adidas promotes "P2E2" to 1000 Suppliers
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	To Succeed in China, It's Time to Focus On Execution
	New Book from McKinsey Consultants Says Companies are not Setting Goals Sufficiently High; "Operation China" has entered a New Stage, and too Many Companies are not Ready

RFID and Auto ID Focus

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	New Retail System using 2D Bar Codes also Offers Possible Insights for Industrial and Logistics Applications
	StoreXperience Lets Users with Cell Phones Scan QR Codes on Signage to Launch Informational Web Pages; Why Not for Track and Trace?
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	Should Wal-Mart Suppliers Continue Complying with First Wave Mandates?
	With Clear Change in Direction in Wal-Mart Strategy, Suppliers Should Ensure Added Cost is Really Required

Sourcing and Procurement Focus

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	Procurement and Sourcing News: Understanding the Sourcing Grid
	Supply Market Characteristics and Commodity Importance Can Drive Procurement Strategies
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	Dollars Decline Changes Import and Export Dynamics across the Globe
	Global Sourcing Strategies must Adjust; Will Outsourcing Contracts Change from Dollars to Euros?

Transportation Management Focus

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	More Bad News on Fuel Prices, as Slow Down in Demand for Oil Seems to have Less Impact on Prices
	Slowing Economies in Developed Nations Usually Cause Prices to Fall, but not Any More; Geopolitics, Traders and China
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	Is it Time for More Shippers to Join EPA Smartway Program?
	While Support from Carriers has been Strong, Relatively Small Number of Shippers Participate Thus Far; Complete List of Participants

Manufacturing Focus

Featured Story
	Sustaining Lean Initiatives
	Often, No One is Clearly Responsible for Maintaining Value Streams after Initial Success
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	For "Want of a Nail," and Supply Chain Outsourcing Expertise, Boeing's Dreamliner Continues to Face Schedule Woes
	The Problems Started with Fasteners, but have Spread to Many Areas; "Held Hostage to Suppliers?" Too Much, Too Soon?