SCDigest On Target Weekly Newsletter, March 25, 2008

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	March 25, 2008 - Supply Chain Digest On-Target Newsletter
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	This Week:

	Manufacturing: Dwindling Infrastructure as Industries Move Offshore Accelerates the Demise of those Trying to Remain in US or Europe
	Global Supply Chain and Logistics: With West Coast Port Congestion Gone for Now, Many Shippers Continue to Migrate to East Coast Ports
	Distribution and Material Handling: Is Design-Build for Distribution Center Automation a Smart Choice (Part 2)?
	Transportation: US Market Needs DHL to Keep Parcel Shipping Costs in Line, Industry Expert Says
	Supply Chain Trends: Order Promising is where the Supply and Demand Balancing really Intersect
	Procurement and Sourcing: As Corporate Buyers Battle Rising Commodity Prices across the Board, is the Common Factor a Falling US Dollar?
	RFID and Auto ID: Biometrics Payment Company Ends Service, in Part as Consumer Privacy Concerns Slow Acceptance in US

Sourcing and Procurement Focus

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Featured Story
	As Corporate Buyers Battle Rising Commodity Prices across the Board, is the Common Factor a Falling US Dollar?
	Rising Global Demand May be a Factor, but Graphs Seem to Show the Real Driver is a Falling Greenback
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	Should Breaking Up be Hard to Do?
	When Seeing Signs of a Deteriorating Strategic Vendor Relationship, Companies Need to be Prepared, Think Through an Exit Strategy in Detail

Supply Chain Trends and Issues

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Featured Story
	Order Promising is where the Supply and Demand Balancing really Intersect
	Too Many Companies Fail to Understand the True Nature of Order Promising, Larry Lapide of MIT Says

Related Content
	The Blurring of Supply Chain Network Optimization, Simulation, and Inventory Optimization Tools
	Formerly Distinct Categories are Merging, but Each Software Category has its Role

Global Supply Chain and Logistics Focus

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Featured Story
	With West Coast Port Congestion Gone for Now, Many Shippers Continue to Migrate to East Coast Ports
	Rising Fees, Rail Capacity Constraints, Make East Coast Routings Increasingly Attractive
Related Content
	Monitoring Quality in China is not Easy, as Heparin Problem Shows
	Monitoring Quality from Afar is Difficult and Costly; Constant Inspections are the Price of Doing Business, One Chinese Pharma Maker Says

Transportation Management Focus

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	US Market Needs DHL to Keep Parcel Shipping Costs in Line, Industry Expert Says
	Impact on Costs would be “Profound” if Carrier Left US Market, ex-DHL Executive Gerry Hamstead Believes
Related Content
	How Mature are Your Transportation Technology Processes?
	As Adoption of TMS Continues at Strong Rates, Companies Should Assess Where They Are in Terms of Process and Technology

Distribution and Material Handling Focus

Featured Story
	Is Design-Build for Distribution Center Automation a Smart Choice (Part 2)?
	No, Says EnVista’s Jim Barnes – the Goal of Selling Equipment too Often Drives Recommendations; Look for an Unbiased Consultant Instead

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	Is Design-Build for Distribution Center Automation a Smart Choice?
	Yes, says Gene Forte - It Reduces Risk, and Delivers Better Results for Automation Users

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RFID and Auto ID Focus

ON-DEMAND VIDEOCAST: Understanding the RFID-enabled WMS In this informative Supply Chain Videocast, on The Supply Chain Television Channel, you'll get detailed insight into how WMS must change to maximize RFID benefits.

Featured Story
	Biometrics Payment Company Ends Service, in Part as Consumer Privacy Concerns Slow Acceptance in US
	Any Lessons for RFID? Customers will always Choose Convenience over Privacy, One Research Says; Where Does the Fingerprint Data Go?
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	Will Printable Batteries Emerge as Best Answer to Active and Semi-Passive RFID Tags?
	New Report says Technology is Rapidly Evolving, Offers Cost and Flexibility Advantages

Manufacturing Focus

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Featured Story
	Dwindling Infrastructure as Industries Move Offshore Accelerates the Demise of those Trying to Remain in US or Europe
	For Want of an Eyelet, the Factory was Lost, says One Shoe Producer; “Heavy Automation” Didn’t Work for Otabo, Nor Custom Production after that
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	Does MES Need to Evolve to Better Support Total Material Flow?
	"MES 3" Takes a More Holistic Approach to Operations Management, says Greg Gorbach of ARC; Traditional WMS Vendors Entering the Fray

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