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October 01, 2007Import Warehouses - The Next Bottleneck in Global Supply Chains?
As Port Congestion Eases for Now, Other Factors are Complicating the Transloading and Distribution Process
  Topics : Distribution | Global logistics | Global supply chain | Logistics | Ocean carriers | Supply chain visibility
   
September 27, 2007Closing the Gap Between Supply and Demand
As Manufacturers and Distributors Become More Demand Driven, Supply Chain Plans Need to be Translated into Achievable Execution Plans
  Topics : Demand planning/management | Distribution | Manufacturing | Sales and Operarions Planning (S&OP)
   
September 25, 2007Logistics News: Better Preparation and Negotiation Can Avoid Expensive Material Handling Control System Modifications Later
A $50,000 Scanner Change? How Small Mods Turn into Big Dollars
  Topics : Distribution
   
September 20, 2007The Two Paths for DC Automation
Right now, companies seem to be in one of two camps with regard to distribution center automation. Some are looking to highly automated systems that can significantly reduce logistics labor costs and headaches. Another camp seems to be negative on automation altogether, finding productivity and flexibility in systems with little automation. It is the middle ground approach that might get squeezed over the next decade.
  Topics : Distribution | Logistics | Material handling automation | Order picking
   
September 18, 2007Manufacturing News: Do "Bucket Brigades" Work in Manufacturing as Well as Distribution?
The "Self-Organizing" Concept Can Work in Many Assembly Line Scenarios; Solving the Sub-Assembly Line Balancing Problem; Success at Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America
  Topics : Distribution | Manufacturing | Supply chain strategy
   
September 12, 2007Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Improving Piece Picking Productivity by Reversing Picks in a Zone
Technique is Especially Suited to Voice Picking; 10-15% Efficiency Gains?
  Topics : Distribution | Order picking | Supply Chain Execution (SCE) | Warehouse Mananagement Systems
   
August 08, 2007Supply Chain Graphic of the Week: Where are Companies Investing in Distribution?
Software, Fork Trucks are Up, Facilities and Fixed Automation Down, says New Report
  Topics : Distribution | Logistics | Supply Chain studies
   
July 17, 2007Logistics Management: Introduction to Labor Management Systems (LMS) in Distribution
This Video Tutorial below provides an excellent introduction to Labor Management Systems (LMS) in distribution and logistics. Featuring SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore, it overviews keys LMS trends, the three foundations of Labor Management Systems, and where companies find the LMS ROI. Finally, we review key selection criteria in finding an LMS solution that's right for you.
  Topics : Distribution | Labor Management Systems | Warehouse Mananagement Systems
   
July 16, 2007Labor Management System (LMS) Resource Page
Find information, expert insight, vendors solutions, a video overview, case studies and more on the Supply Chain Digest Letter on Labor Management Systems in Distribution
  Topics : Distribution | Labor Management Systems | Warehouse Mananagement Systems
   
July 16, 2007Sara Lee Foods Finds LMS Value
Labor Management Drives Savings, as the Company Standardizes Distribution Processes, and Finds a Way to Achieve Continuous Improvement
  Topics : Case studies | Distribution | Labor Management Systems | Warehouse Mananagement Systems
   

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