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February 27, 2013

Logistics News: 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

TOPICS : Logistics costs | Logistics | Transportation | Trucking

February 27, 2013

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?

TOPICS : Consumer goods industry supply chain | Supply chain excellence | Supply Chain studies

February 27, 2013

Supply Chain News: 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

TOPICS : Manufacturing | Supply chain strategy | Supply Chain Trends

February 25, 2013

Supply Chain News for Feb. 25, 2013

Are High Levels of DC Automation in Europe Coming to US? Walmart Exec Email Says February Sales in the Tank; Q4 Rail Carrier Results and Trends; Plus the Supply Chain Week in Numbers

TOPICS : VideoNews

February 21, 2013

Global Logistics News: Update! Clerical Workers Tentatively Approve New Contract, Ending Strike Threat

Details are Sketchy, but It Appears Both Sides Went to Members First with New Deal to Avoid Embarrassment Again

TOPICS : Global logistics | Global supply chain | Inbound logistics | Logistics | Ocean carriers | Transportation

February 20, 2013

Logistics News: 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

TOPICS : Automatic Data Collection | Data collection/AIDC | Distribution | e-fulfillment | Logistics | Order picking

February 20, 2013

Supply Chain News: Walmart Email Says February Sales Are Down Sharply - What Should a Consumer Goods Demand Planner Do?

Our Expert Panelists Say No Need to Overreact, but It is Time to Make Sure You Get Some Facts; Follow the Trend Lines, not the Headlines

TOPICS : Consumer goods industry supply chain | Demand planning/management | Forecasting | Retail industry supply chain | Supply Chain Planning software | Wal-Mart

February 19, 2013

Logistics News: 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

TOPICS : Logistics costs | Logistics | Transportation | Trucking

February 18, 2013

Supply Chain Video News for Feb. 18, 2013

Is it Time for Smarter Supply Chains in the Grocery Industry? Our Q4 Truckload Carrier Review; The Horse Meat Scandal in Europe Continues to Expand; Plus the Supply Chain Week in Numbers

TOPICS : VideoNews

February 13, 2013

Supply Chain News: 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

TOPICS : Global sourcing | Global supply chain | Manufacturing | Outsourcing/offshoring | Supply chain strategy | Supply chain thought leadership