When they write the history of supply chain management, I am fairly confident they will note that we entered a new era somewhere right around 2007-08, says SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore. We are entering a New Supply Chain World Order, and its hardly US-centric. There will be some pain, but you can get with the program - or face the music.

Automated sortation systems are one of the most common techniques to improve distribution center productivity and throughput. Sortation Systems in Distribution were the focus of our most recent issue of the Supply Chain Digest Letter. Here, Dan Gilmore provides highlights of our research.

What really happened in RFID in 2007? SCDigest looked at almost 200 announcements of RFID projects and pilots in 2007. Editor Dan Gilmore offers his thoughts on what it means. Readers can download the full report.

Is better collaboration between companies and their 3PL and contract manufacturing partners achievable? Perhaps the failure to really get the true barriers on the table is part of the problem, suggests SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore. 3PLs and CMs often view collaboration as a chance to drive more business, while companies and individuals naturally want to hold their information cards close to the vest.

What were some of the top new hardware and software products in supply chain management and logistics in 2007? SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore reviews the new introductions that caught his eye, including a new visual WMS, a "virtual warehouse" logistics hub, RFID credit card shield and more.

What issues, trends and strategies will drive supply chain and logistics decisions in 2008? SCDigest polled nine of the best thought leaders on what they see for the supply chain year ahead. SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore summarizes highlights in his First Thoughts column, and we link to their full comments. Not to be missed.

What are the lastest trends and developments in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)? We tackle the subject in detail in the latest issue of the Supply Chain Digest Letter. This week, SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore also offers his take, and summarizes what companies need to know about WMS.

What were the most important supply chain and logistics stories of 2007? SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore reviews our top 10 list, ranging from the Mattel toy recall fiasco to the dramatic reversal in port congestion. Compare your list with ours. Review the supply chain year that was.

How is Santa managing his supply chain and logistics challenges at the North Pole? SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore gets to the bottom of the toy sack in this penetrating interview with St. Nick himself. Not to be missed.

What were the top supply chain and logistics stories in SCDigest for 2007. In this week's issue, editor Dan Gilmore reviews the stories that resonated with readers this year, from the great debate on Supply Chain Best Practices to our hugely popular interview on RFID with Procter & Gamble's Dick Cantwell. We know you will enjoy this review.