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December 05, 2007

Manufacturing News: So Just What was the Problem with Microsoft Xbox 360?

As Its Reserves for Warranty Claims Rise, the Root Cause is a Guess Outside Microsoft; the "Red Rings of Doom"

TOPICS : Manufacturing | Supply chain risk

December 05, 2007

RFID Patent Pool, Take 2

Two Years after Initial Launch, RFID Consortium Formed to License RFID Patents is Revamped; Are IP Issues in RFID Declining?

TOPICS : RFID

December 05, 2007

Supply Chain Software: Who Controls the Buying Decision, IT or Operations?

Research from Forrester says Dynamics are Changing in Favor of "the Business;" Good News for Supply Chain Managers?

TOPICS : Supply chain and the IT function/technology | Supply chain software

December 05, 2007

Procurement and Sourcing News: The New World of "Capability Sourcing"

With the Decline in Vertical Integration, Sourcing Drives the Value Chain

TOPICS : Outsourcing/offshoring | Procurement/Supplier Management

December 05, 2007

Transportation and Logistics News: Quarterly Bear Stearns Report Finds Conditions Continue to Improve for Shippers

Expectations for Carrier Rate Hikes Continue to be Modest; Growing Diversion of Rail Movement to Truck?

TOPICS : Transportation

November 28, 2007

Supply Chain News: Do We Need more Focus on "Manufacturing Logistics?"

Material Flow Issues often Impact Productivity; Layout and Technology both Play a Role

TOPICS : Logistics | Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) | Manufacturing

November 28, 2007

Transportation News: Will Drug Use by Truck Drivers Become an Increasing Issue?

New GAO Report Shows Testing Labs Easily Duped; What will be the Ripple Effects from Tougher Policies?

TOPICS : Transportation | Trucking

November 28, 2007

Supply Chain Trends: Where are Private Label Sales Headed, and What is the Impact on Consumer Goods and other Manufacturers?

Despite Increasing Retailer Interest, Growth is Flat, but $55 Billion is at Stake; Planning your Supply Chain Strategy

TOPICS : Consumer goods industry supply chain | Retail industry supply chain | Supply chain strategy | Supply Chain studies

November 28, 2007

Procurement and Sourcing: When Negotiating with Suppliers, Should You Make the First Move?

Traditional Wisdom says No, but Stanford Research Says Making First Offer Provides the Power of "Anchoring"

TOPICS : Procurement/Supplier Management

November 28, 2007

RFID News: Are Printable Transistors the Magic Bullet for Mass RFID Adoption?

New Company Kovio Brings New Technology to Market; a Step-changed in Production Costs?

TOPICS : Data collection/AIDC | RFID