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July 15, 2009

Supply Chain News: Creating Tax Efficient Supply Chains

A Penny Saved is Not Always Penny Earned; New Support from Network Planning Software

TOPICS : Outsourcing/offshoring | Supply chain strategy | Supply Chain Trends

July 09, 2009

Supply Chain Video: Understanding Lean Thinking in Distribution

Watch as SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore goes one-on-one with Jim Barnes of enVista as they discuss adopting Lean in distribution.

TOPICS : Distribution | Lean

July 07, 2009

Supply Chain News: Let the Debate Begin! AMR Names Top Universities for Supply Chain Management

Penn State, Michigan State Top the List; Industry wants more from Programs and Graduates

TOPICS : Supply Chain Trends


July 07, 2009

Logistics News: Applying Lean Principles to Distribution and Logistics

Lean Adds Emphasis on Waste, Non-Value Added Work, Queue Times, to Traditional Process Analysis

TOPICS : Distribution | Lean | Logistics

July 07, 2009

Supply Chain News: Logistics Infrastructure Issues will be Back Soon, Offering Challenges - and Opportunities

Savvy Companies can Gain Major Competitive Advantage from Logistics, George Stalk of BCG Says

TOPICS : Global logistics

July 06, 2009

Supply Chain News: Chinese Light Bulb Manufacturer Coming to US

20-30 Cents Increase per Bulb Versus China Can be Managed, TCP CEO Says; from Private Label to Branded Products; GE Lighting went Offshore

TOPICS : China | Manufacturing

July 06, 2009

Supply Chain Video: The Past and Future of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)

Watch as SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore goes one-on-one with Andre Martin, who invented the concept of DRP in the 1970s while at Abbot Labs. Martin says at last a new generation of DRP is here - and finally moving planning to the store level.

TOPICS : Consumer goods industry supply chain | Demand planning/management | Supply Chain Planning software

July 01, 2009

From RetailWire: IBM Study Says Consumers Question Whether Food is Safe

BrainTrust Panel Discussion Questions: Are Consumers More Concerned about Food Safety Today Than in the Past? Are the Right Steps Currently Being Taken by the Food Industry and Government to Create a Significantly Safer Food Supply?

TOPICS : Retail industry supply chain

June 30, 2009

Supply Chain News: Will Large Retailers Help Manufacturers Drive Out Supply Chain Complexity?

Many Chains Cutting Back on SKU Counts; Good for the Winners, but not So Good for Some Smaller Manufacturers? 88 Pantene Shampoos at Target

TOPICS : Supply Chain Trends