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November 04, 2008

Logistics News: Should You Use Integrated Logistics Services from a 3PL?

Annual 3PL Study Has Integrated Logistics as Key Theme, Says Majority of Companies Prefer this Approach over Single Services; Avoiding Dependency

TOPICS : Integrated logistics | Logistics | Supply Chain studies | Third-party logistics

November 04, 2008

Global Logistics News: Was Ocean Shipping the Biggest Bubble of them All?

One Analysis says Yes, as Baltic Dry Index has Fallen by an Astounding 90% from its Peak

TOPICS : Global logistics | Logistics costs | Transportation

November 03, 2008

Logistics News: What are the Top Transportation Issues for Next Administration?

Industry Analyst Ed Wolfe Lists His Top 10; Re-Regulation for the Railroads?

TOPICS : Transportation

October 29, 2008

Supply Chain News: Art Mesher Says Next Supply Chain Challenge in "Managing Resources in Motion"

CSCMP Distinguished Service Award Winner Sees Bright Future for the Supply Chain; Becoming a Learning Organization

TOPICS : Supply chain thought leadership

October 29, 2008

Logistics News: Shippers Should Avoid Over Optimism While Seeing Plummeting Oil Prices

Falling Prices May in Fact Sow Seeds for Even Higher Prices Later; Back to July Levels in Less than Two Years?

TOPICS : Transportation

October 28, 2008

Logistics News: Annual 3PL Study Again Finds Plans for Increased Outsourcing not Being Realized

Is Dissatisfaction with 3PL IT a Key Factor? Overall 3PL Satisfaction Levels Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full?

TOPICS : Distribution

October 28, 2008

Global Supply Chain News: Rescuing Dwindling Offshore Savings with Supplier Relationship Management 2.0

Lack of Clarity in Roles and Organizational Structure Whittles Away Initial Savings Over Time; Defining the Offshore Team

TOPICS : Global sourcing

October 27, 2008

Supply Chain News: FedEx's Fred Smith Agrees US Needs to Return to a "Product Economy"

Tax Policies are Unfair to Asset-Heavy Businesses, He Says; Would have Bought More "Triple Sevens"

TOPICS : Manufacturing

October 23, 2008

From RetailWire: Grocery Wholesalers and Retailers Cutting Transportation Costs

BrainTrust Panel Discussion Question: Where Do You See the Greatest Opportunities for Grocery Distributors to Reduce Transportation Costs?

TOPICS : Transportation

October 21, 2008

Logistics News: As New Data Collection Technology Emerges, Warehouse Management Systems Begin to Change Integration Approach

The Ultimate Goal - Single Interface for All Devices; Put Down an RF Terminal, Pick up a Voice Terminal

TOPICS : Distribution | Order picking