SCDigest On-Target, July 14, 2009

Weekly On-Target Newsletter

July 15, 2009

This Week

	Manufacturing: Chinese Light Bulb Manufacturer Coming to US
	Global Supply Chain and Logistics: Logistics Infrastructure Issues will be Back Soon, Offering Challenges - and Opportunities
	Distribution and Material Handling: Putting Some Numbers to Reverse Logistics
	Transportation: The Centralized Load Control Center 2.0
	Supply Chain Trends: Creating Tax-Efficient Supply Chains
	Procurement and Sourcing: Will Change in GM's Supply Chain Leadership Finally Open Door to Improved Supplier Relationships?
	RFID and Auto ID: How Well Do You Know Bar Codes?

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Global Supply Chain and Logistics Focus

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Logistics Infrastructure Issues will be Back Soon, Offering Challenges - and Opportunities

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	Supply Chain Trends and Issues Focus
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Creating Tax-Efficient Supply Chains

A Penny Saved is Not Always Penny Earned; New Support from Network Planning Software

Penn State, Michigan State Top the List; Industry wants more from Programs and Graduates

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Distribution and Material Handling Focus
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Featured Story

Putting Some Numbers to Reverse Logistics

New Study says Retailers and Wholesalers Recovering More Value than Manufacturers; the Five Process Steps for Returns Processing

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Applying Lean Principles to Distribution and Logistics

Lean Adds Emphasis on Waste, Non-Value Added Work, Queue Times, to Traditional Process Analysis

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Transportation Management Focus

Featured Story The Centralized Load Control Center 2.0 As Trend Towards Centralization Continues, Shared Services Models, Global Scope for LCCs are Next Related Content Transportation Management System Adoption Up Strongly, but Market Remains Fragmented AMR Research Study Finds 68% Implemented in Last 3 years; Understand TMS Vendor Niches, Greg Aimi Says	ON-DEMAND VIDEOCAST
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RFID and Auto ID Focus

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