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December 16, 2009

Supply Chain News: Sharp Electronic Tries Bold New Factory Strategy to Keep Production in Japan

Vendors Fully Integrated in Sprawling New Factory Complex; Working as 'One Virtual Company'

TOPICS : Collaboration | High tech/electronics industry supply chain | Manufacturing | Outsourcing/offshoring

December 15, 2009

Logistics News: Absence of Language Affecting FedEx Union Status in Senate FAA Bill Doesn't Mean Victory for FedEx, UPS Spokesman Says

Many Wanted a "Clean Bill" to Get to Committee, where House Provisions Could Make it to Final Legislation

TOPICS : Transportation

December 10, 2009

Supply Chain Cartoon Caption Winner for Dec. 4, 2009 Contest

Joel Wilmarth of Graybar Wins Inaugural Contest; New Cartoon Next Week

TOPICS : Cartoons

December 09, 2009

Supply Chain News: How to Mitigate Risk from Global Sourcing

15 Smart Guidelines from Little Black Book of Outsourcing Authors

TOPICS : Procurement/Supplier Management

December 09, 2009

RFID News: Somewhat Behind the Scenes, the "Internet of Things" is Moving Forward

HP Labs Plans for Low-Cost Sensors by the Trillions. New FedEx Offering Allows Companies to "Interact with Shipments"

TOPICS : RFID and Privacy | RFID market size | RFID

December 09, 2009

Logistics News: This Week's Top Transportation Stories

FedEx May Have Won Labor Battle; Parcel Rates to Move Up Despite Recession; YRC Worldwide Still Looking for Financial Salvation; Obama Promises more Logistics Infrastructure Spend

TOPICS : Transportation

December 09, 2009

Supply Chain Video: Automated Case Picking

Materials Handling Monday Video: SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore and Materials Handling Editor Cliff Holste discuss the new generation of automated case picking technologies.

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation

December 07, 2009

Supply Chain News: Will 2010 be Another Year of More Supply Chain Cost Focus, or Will Companies Get More Strategic with Supply Chain Goals?

Gartner Survey Results Showed Extreme Caution in 2009, but What Course Will Companies Take Next Year Amidst Nascent Recovery

TOPICS : Supply Chain Trends

December 02, 2009

Logistics News: Is New STB Re-authorization Bill Looming Soon?

Shrouded in Secrecy, Rumors Say Sen Rockefeller will Release within Month; Boon for Rail Shippers, or more Balanced Approach

TOPICS : Rail carriers/transportation | Transportation

December 02, 2009

Logistics News: Walgreens on How to Make a Program for Disabled Workers in the DC Work

Goal is for 10% of Total Distribution Employees to be Disabled; 700 Workers Already; "The Best Thing We Have Ever Done," SVP Randy Lewis Says

TOPICS : Distribution