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February 04, 2009

Logistics News: Labor Reduction and Automation can be a Very Touchy Subject

Employee-Centric Approach is Laudable, but Can it Lead to Even Bigger Issues Down the Road?

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation

February 03, 2009

Supply Chain Comment: Expedited Freight Authority without Responsibility?

Transportation Managers Save the Day for a Problem Somewhere Else

TOPICS : Logistics costs | Logistics | Transportation

January 30, 2009

Supply Chain Comment: Do Medium-Sized Businesses Innovate in the Supply Chain?

Often Yes in Distribution, not as Clear in Other Areas; Still, Supply Chain Opportunities are Great

TOPICS : Supply Chain Trends

January 29, 2009

Logistics News: Who is really in Charge of Project Management for your Materials Handling System in Distribution?

Project Managers often have Responsibility without Authority; What should a Buyer do to get the Best Project Results?

TOPICS : Benchmarking | Benchmarking | Project management | Project management | Material handling automation | Vendor selection

January 29, 2009

Logistics News: Cartonization Software Can Reduce Shipping and DC Labor Costs

Market Dynamics such as E-Commerce, Rising Freight Bills Make Cartonization Capabilities More Important than Ever

TOPICS : Order picking | Warehouse Mananagement Systems

January 29, 2009

Wanted: Supply Chain Strategies for Mid-Market Companies

Introducing New Column on SCDigest; the Opportunities are There; too much Focus on the Largest Enterprises?

TOPICS : Supply chain strategy

January 27, 2009

Supply Chain Comment: Supply Chain Leadership for Tough Times or Any Time

Amazing how Recession often Forces Everyone Back to Basics

TOPICS : Managing effectively

January 22, 2009

Logistics News: The Growing Trend Towards a Build-to-Suit Distribution Center Strategy

Need to Meet More Precise Materials Handling and Performance Goals Means Getting the Exact Building You Want is Increasingly Important

TOPICS : Distribution | Warehouse design

January 21, 2009

Supply Chain Comment: Tougher Times May Call for Gainsharing with Supply Chain Consultants, Technology Vendors

Approach is Hard to Make Work, but May be Only Way to Get Project Approvals for Now

TOPICS : Benchmarking | Project management | Supply chain finance | Vendor selection

January 19, 2009

Logistics News: Materials Handling Vendors Need to Improve Marketing Skills

The Specs are Important, but so is What is New and Where the ROI comes from

TOPICS : Material handling automation | Supply chain and sales-marketing