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May 18, 2008

Logistics News: Rigorous Selection Processes not Really Key to Success in Outsourced Logistics Relationships, Connaughton of Forrester Says

Spend More Time on the Softer Side of the Relationship Details, Less on RFP Rigor, in Selecting Distribution and Transportation Service Providers

TOPICS : Distribution | Supply Chain studies | Third-party logistics | Transportation | Vendor selection

May 15, 2008

From RetailWire: European Retailers and Demand-Driven Supply Chain

Why are European retailers closer than US retailers to achieving the optimal demand-driven supply chain?

TOPICS : Demand planning/management | Retail industry supply chain

May 13, 2008

Logistics News: What is the American Trucking Associations' Answer to the "Fuel Crisis?"

As Truckers Fail and Profits are Squeezed, ATA Exec Lays out Multi-Pronged Strategy to Congress

TOPICS : Logistics costs | Peak Oil | Transportation

May 13, 2008

Global Supply Chain News: When Outsourcing to China, Assuming Western Style Business Practices Can Lead to Failure

One Company Finds Loss of One Individual Totally Changed Relationship for the Worse; Who Pays the $400,000 in Quality Problems?

TOPICS : China | Global sourcing | Manufacturing

May 13, 2008

RFID News: No Surprise - It is Easier to Implement Closed-Loop RFID Systems than those Requiring Multi-Party Involvement

Supply Chain Applications that Rely on Developing a "Critical Mass" in order to Provide Real Benefits are Lagging Behind, AIM Global Conference Reports

TOPICS : RFID

May 13, 2008

Procurement and Sourcing News: Do Your Procurement Managers Operate as "Innovation Scouts?"

German Plastics Manufacturer Rehau Uses Procurement Managers to Help Drive Innovation

TOPICS : Procurement/Supplier Management

May 13, 2008

Logistics News: Finding the Sortation System that is Right for Your Distribution Operation

Upfront Planning is Key, Cliff Holste Says; There are also more Options than Many Companies Realize

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation | Order picking

May 12, 2008

Global Supply Chain News: The Difference Between Hard and Soft Expertise in Global Sourcing Consultants

Many Companies Looking for Outside Help as Global Sourcing Volumes Grow, but Skill Sets Vary Widely; Checklist from One Executive

TOPICS : Consulting/consultants | Global sourcing | Global supply chain | Procurement/Supplier Management | Vendor selection

May 08, 2008

Supply Chain News: Transcript of Supply Chain Digest Interview with Nick LaHowchic, Part 1

The Role and Execution of Supply Chain is Changing, Supply Chain Exec Says; From Functional and Cost Focus to Driving a Company Forward

TOPICS : Supply chain thought leadership

May 06, 2008

Global Supply Chain News: Best Practices in Supply Chain Risk Management

New Report from Marsh Says Companies Have a Long Way to Go; "Lean and Virtual" Increases Risk Profile Dramatically

TOPICS : Global supply chain | Supply chain risk | Supply Chain studies