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August 12, 2009

Supply Chain News: The Increasing Role of Optimization in Sourcing Decisions

Once Limited to Transportation Buys, Technology Now being Used in Many Other Commodity Categories, New Report from CAPS Research Says

TOPICS : Procurement/Supplier Management | Supply chain costs | Supply chain software

August 12, 2009

Logistics News: Does Real-Time Performance Feedback to DC Operators Make Sense?

Staple of Labor Management Systems Demos is Less Often Used, but Trends are Moving That Way

TOPICS : Distribution | Labor Management Systems | Warehouse Mananagement Systems

August 12, 2009

RFID and AIDC News: RFID-based Tracking of Reusable Logistics Containers has a Generally Compelling ROI

Improving Asset Utilization 100%; Lower Labor and Transport Costs Too

TOPICS : RFID software | RFID

August 11, 2009

Logistics News: Good News, Bad News Scenario Continues to Plague Yellow Roadway

Teamsters Concession is a Big Win, but Financial Dangers Still Lurk, as Rivals Use Hardball Tactics to Gain Share

TOPICS : Transportation | Trucking

August 05, 2009

Logistics News: Increasing Number of Options for Sourcing Warehouse Control Systems

Equipment OEMs, Integrators, Independents All Offer Solutions; from Black Box to Robust Applications

TOPICS : Distribution | Warehouse Mananagement Systems

August 05, 2009

Global Supply Chain: Keys to Succeeding in China

Need for Relationships is Different in China; Avoiding Joint Ventures

TOPICS : China | Global supply chain

August 05, 2009

Logistics News: Here we Go - Oil Prices Set to Soar, International Energy Agency Expert Says

Peak Oil Here Soon, Says Dr Birol; Effect to be "Catastrophic"

TOPICS : Peak Oil | Transportation

August 04, 2009

Supply Chain News: Inventory Optimization Technology Starts to Go Mainstream

From Black Box to User Friendly; Inventory Reductions of 15-25% are Common, IDC Says

TOPICS : Inventory optimization | Supply Chain Trends

August 04, 2009

Supply Chain News: New Report Shows California Losing Share of Manufacturing Activity - and the Impact of Manufacturing on a State's Economy

Lots of High-Tech Job Growth - in Indiana? Some High-Tech Jobs Create 16 Others, Milken Institute Says

TOPICS : Manufacturing

August 04, 2009

Green Supply Chain News: Baxter International Keeps Focus on Sustainability

2008 Report is 10th for the Company; $11.9 Million in Savings for 2008 Brings Total to $80 Million over Six Years

TOPICS : Green Logistics