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March 06, 2013 - Supply Chain Digest On-Target Newsletter
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Manufacturing: 3D Printing Revolution in Manufacturing Continues On, as Nike Releases New Shoe Made from the Technique
Supply Chain Trends: Which Retailers had the Best Supply Chains for 2012?
Distribution and Material Handling: Walmart US Chief Says Sales are Suffering Because of Challenges in Keeping Stores Shelves Stocked
Global Supply Chain and Logistics: Who is Up and Who Is Down Among Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers?
RFID and Auto ID: Two-Sided Printing Solution Can Solve Problem of Matching Carton Shipping Label with Packing Slip
Sourcing and Procurement: Even in Tough Economic Climate, Skipping Supplier Visits is a Mistake, Procurement Expert Says
Transportation: Q4 and Full 2012 LTL Carrier Results and Comments
Green Supply Chain: Maersk Line Parent Company Releases 2012 Sustainability Report
Research and Insight: CSCO Insights: The Value of Vendor Compliance Optimization

Cartoon Contest
New Cartoon Caption Contest for March 5, 2013

Every other week, we'll post a cartoon and ask for witty/humorous captions from our readers. The winning entry will be published the following week. The newest cartoon will be posted on the SCDigest home page every other Monday and in that week's newsletter (usually emailed on Thursdays)

Send Cartoon Entry

Deadline is 8:00 pm EST
March 27, 2013
Winner announced in Nov. 11th SCDigest Newsletter
May the funniest man or woman win!
Have an idea for a cartoon? We would love that too, and will give you the credit.

Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: 3D Printing Revolution in Manufacturing Continues On, as Nike Releases New Shoe Made from the Technique
Gains in Performance Only Possible from 3D Techniques, Nike Says; Getting ''Complexity'' for Free
Related Content: GE CEO Jeff Immelt on the State and Future of US Manufacturing
US in Best Relative Position in 30 Years, Immelt says, but Do Nott Expect a Flood of New Jobs; Difference between Globalization and Outsourcing

Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: Which Retailers had the Best Supply Chains for 2012?
Walmart Dominates as Usual, While Cosco Makes a Big Push; What One Retailer Fell off the Top 10 List?
Related Content: Which Consumer Package Goods Companies had the Best Supply Chains for 2012?
P&G Once Again Holds on to Top Spot, Even as Score Sees Sharp Drop, in Annual Kantar Survey; Who Got in Top 10, and Which Companies Fell Off?



Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: Walmart US Chief Says Sales are Suffering Because of Challenges in Keeping Stores Shelves Stocked
Problem ''Getting Worse'' Bill Simon Says, though Walmart Says Comments Taken Out of Context; Time to Relook at RFID?
Related Content: What are the Latest Trends in Data Collection and Wireless in Distribution?
Hands Free (Voice and Wearables) Continue to Gain Share, Mark Wheeler of Motorola Says; Tablet Interest High for Some DC Applications

Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: Who is Up and Who Is Down Among Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers?
Filling Role Between Freight Forwarders and Ocean Container Lines, Volumes Rose 3.2% in 2012, New Analysis Finds; Expeditors Sees Volumes Drop 4.9%
Related Content:Diminishing the Mexican Broker Control of the Border
New and Innovative Pre-Screening Pilot could Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Security of the Supply Chain on Mexican Border



Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: Two-Sided Printing Solution Can Solve Problem of Matching Carton Shipping Label with Packing Slip
Duplex Label Construction Works with Select Thermal and Laser Printers, and May Reduce Costs and Improve Security
Related Content: Quest for Perfect Logistics Continues as New Chip Tracks Whether Box has Been Mishandled on Way from E-Tailer
New DropTag Connects to Smart Phone via Bluetooth to Enable Customer or Carrier See What has Happened to the Parcel

Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: Even in Tough Economic Climate, Skipping Supplier Visits is a Mistake, Procurement Expert Says
With Good Preparation, Return from Time and Travel Should be High; Getting ''Unfiltered'' Information; Use of Checklists is Key
Related Content: Interesting Look at Procurement Benchmarks in the Industrial Sector from Latest CAPS Research Report
Percent of Total Spend Managed by Procurement Continues to Grow, While Only 50% are Currently Using E-Auctions



Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: Q4 and Full 2012 LTL Carrier Results and Comments
Volumes were Soft, but Sector Finally Working Way out of Its Tough Financial Position; YRC has Full Year Operating Profit for First Time in Six Years
Related Content: Q4 and Full 2012 Rail Carrier Results and Comments
Profits Really Starting Slow Down after Two Years of Robust Growth, but Rates Still Up in 4% Range for the Quarter

Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: Maersk Line Parent Company Releases 2012 Sustainability Report
Maersk Line Reduces CO2 Emissions per Container by 25%, but Slow Steaming is Key Driver =
Related Content: Climate Disclosure Project Releases 2013 Supply Chain Report
Number of Supplier Responses Have Risen Dramatically, but Large Gap Between Leaders and the Rest Persists

Manufacturing Focus
Featured Story: CSCO Insights: The Value of Vendor Compliance Optimization
Analysis of where and how customers of vendor compliance optimization/management solutions find value from the software.
Related Content: Supply Chain Executive Brief: Five Strategies for Reducing Supply Chain Network Inventories
How Companies Think about Growing Network Pressures - and Ways they can Effectively Respond. New Report from CSCO Insights.
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