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August 19, 2008

Logistics News: Using "Wearable Computers" to Leverage Worker Intelligence in Picking Mixed-SKU Pallets

Steve Banker of ARC Reports One Grocer Goes with Wearables over Voice to Build Better Loads using "Look Ahead" Functionality; Considering the Trade-Offs

TOPICS : Distribution

August 18, 2008

Transportation News: As Politicians Turn Up the Heat on Planned DHL Hub Closing, Deutsche Post CEO Says There Were Simply No Other Options

Losing $5 Million a Day Cannot Go On Forever; State of Ohio Offers Vague Partnership Possibility to Save Wilmington Hub

TOPICS : Transportation

August 18, 2008

RFID News: RFID Can Transform a Business, Says Dean Frew of Xterprise, but Change Management Challenges Slow RFID Progress

Moving to the High Definition Enterprise; Process Changes Move Slower than the Technology Does

TOPICS : RFID market size | RFID


August 12, 2008

Supply Chain News: The Eight Steps of the Forecasting Process Using Demand Planning Software

It Ends, Hopefully, with a Single, Consensus Forecast; Technology Advances are Improving the Process

TOPICS : Demand planning/management | Supply chain software

August 12, 2008

Logistics News: Mexican Trucking Program Promised by NAFTA Defies Efforts to Kill It, Though Pulse is Far from Strong

Transportation Dept Extends Program for Two Years Over Congressional Objections; Light Participation from Carriers Thus Far; What Happens in November?

TOPICS : Transportation

August 12, 2008

RFID News: CompTIA Research Shows Channels for RFID Still Immature

Lack of Experience and Talent Probably Limits RFID Growth at the End Customer Level for Now

TOPICS : RFID market size | RFID

August 11, 2008

Logistics News: Can Use of a "Casual Observer" Strategy Help Improve Distribution Operations?

totes Isotoner's Doug Baker Uses Technique to Provide a Fresh Perspective on Logistics Issues

TOPICS : Distribution | Logistics | Managing effectively

August 11, 2008

Supply Chain News: For First Time in More than 100 Years, US Set to Lose Place as Largest Manufacturer in the World

Study from Global Insight Says China to be Number 1 in 2009; Rapid Chinese Growth, Combined with US Slowdown, Expected to Bring Change in Top Spot Earlier than Expected; Gap will Continue to Widen

TOPICS : Manufacturing

August 11, 2008

Supply Chain Software News: JDA Shakes up Supply Chain Market with Acquisition of i2

The Goal: Single Supply Chain Planning and Optimization Solution for Entire Manufacturing Market

TOPICS : Supply chain software