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February 17, 2009

Global Logistics News: Just as World Trade Slows, Here Come the Megaships

Ocean Carriers Placed Orders Years Ago as Trade Volumes Soared; Capacity will put Continued Downward Pressure on Rates

TOPICS : Global supply chain | Ocean carriers

February 17, 2009

RFID News: Despite Validating Substantial Benefits, Procter & Gamble Ends Current Tagging Effort for Promotional Displays at Wal-Mart

EPC Success Requires "Deep Levels of Collaboration," P&G Says; Co-Packers Sending Back the Gear

TOPICS : RFID market size | RFID | Wal-Mart

February 16, 2009

Supply Chain News: Segmenting Suppliers to Understand those Most Likely to Need Investment

Simple Matrix helps Identify Suppliers Needing Support - and those You should Prepare to Ditch

TOPICS : Procurement/Supplier Management

February 16, 2009

Logistics News: Guidelines for Successful Distribution Center Audits

Companies, not the "Auditors," should take Control; Clearly Define the Deliverables

TOPICS : Distribution


February 10, 2009

Supply Chain News: The Supply Chain and Manufacturing Improvement Tool Kits

From Lean to Theory of Constraints, Here is a Quick Overview

TOPICS : Lean | Manufacturing

February 10, 2009

RFID News: Do Hopes about RFID ROI Equal the Reality?

If 75% of users Expect Payback within Two Years, Can ROI Really be a Barrier to Adoption

TOPICS : RFID

February 10, 2009

Supply Chain News: How Do Forecasting Processes Need to Change in Tough and More Dynamic Times?

Getting more Granular and Urgent are Key, our Experts Say; Judgment has never been more Important

TOPICS : Demand planning/management | Supply Chain Trends

February 09, 2009

Logistics News: Distribution Center Audits -- Real Value, or Marketing Exercise?

Many Different Types and Providers, from Free to $25K; Making Team a True Part of the Process is Key to Acceptance and Success

TOPICS : Consulting/consultants | Distribution | Logistics | Material handling automation | Warehouse design

February 09, 2009

Logistics News: Readers Respond - Do On-Demand Transportation Management (TMS) Systems Really Cost Less to Deploy?

A Variety of Opinions from SCDigest Readers; Is the Issue Scope or Effort Required?

TOPICS : Transportation Management Systems | Transportation