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July 01, 2008

Procurement and Sourcing News: 15 Negotiation Pitfalls - and How to Avoid Them

It is Easy to Let Personality and Emotion Get in the Way of Getting the Best Deal

TOPICS : Procurement/Supplier Management | Vendor selection

July 01, 2008

Manufacturing News: Will Rising Logistics Costs Finally Reverse Trend of Offshore Production?

Mini-Trend Seems to be Underway; DESA Moves All Heater Production back from China to Kentucky; Reverse Globalization?

TOPICS : China | Logistics costs | Logistics | Manufacturing | Outsourcing/offshoring | Supply chain strategy | Transportation

June 25, 2008

Global Supply Chain News: China says it is Taking Intellectual Property Protections to a New Level

"No More Knock-Offs" says One Government Official; Should Western Companies Feel More Secure?

TOPICS : China | Supply chain risk

June 24, 2008

Logistics News: Understanding Warehouse Management System Support for New Order Picking Technologies

Ensure you Understand Supporting Software Options and Costs before Deciding on a Technology; Upgrade, Modify, or Interface?

TOPICS : Distribution | Logistics | Order picking | Supply Chain Execution (SCE) | Warehouse Mananagement Systems

June 24, 2008

Procurement and Sourcing News: Understanding the Components of the Sourcing Management Solution Suites of Today

Numerous Acquisitions have Reduced the Number of "Point Vendors," as Most Providers Now Offer Broad Suites; Here are the Pieces

TOPICS : Supply chain software

June 23, 2008

RFID News: RFID Markets to Continue Growth, but Majority of Activity Outside of Traditional Supply Chain

Security, ID Cards Driving Market Growth; 325 Million Tags to be Sold into CPG-Retail Worldwide in 2008

TOPICS : RFID market size | RFID

June 23, 2008

Logistics News: DHL Responds to Questions about Service, Outsourcing

Most Concerns are Overblown, Company Says, While Customers are Supportive

TOPICS : Parcel shipping/parcel systems | Transportation

June 19, 2008

From RetailWire: A Look into the Impact of $10 a Gallon

Truckers Going out of Business, Airplanes Sitting Idle, and Scores of Restaurants and Stores Shutting Down?

TOPICS : Peak Oil | Supply chain costs

June 15, 2008

Global Logistics News: Will International Protests Scuttle US Plans for 100 Percent Container Scanning?

New Report from World Customs Organization is Latest Salvo Against Law; Says will Add Big Costs, Further Slow Flow of Goods and Trade, Change Port Structure

TOPICS : Global logistics | Global supply chain | Logistics costs | Supply chain risk

June 15, 2008

Logistics News: Where is the ROI in Transportation Management Systems?

Always Strong, Soaring Fuel Costs Make TMS Justification Easier than Ever

TOPICS : Transportation Management Systems | Transportation