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February 26, 2008

Logistics News: When Looking at Distribution Center Sites, be sure to Factor in Drayage Costs, Especially for Inland Ports

Differences in Costs for Container Movement Can Often Overwhelm Differences in Land or Lease Prices; One Retailer Learns the Hard Way

TOPICS : Distribution | Global logistics | Inbound logistics | Logistics costs | Logistics | Transportation | Trucking | Warehouse design

February 25, 2008

Material Handling Automation: A Sortation Systems Dictionary

Half the Battle is Understanding Key Terms; from Pick Modules to Induction

TOPICS : Material handling automation

February 25, 2008

US Retailers Take Their Business Virtually All Around the World

BrainTrust Panel Discussion Question: How significant an opportunity are sales made online to consumers in foreign markets for US-based retail businesses?

TOPICS : Retail industry supply chain

February 25, 2008

Manufacturing News: What You Are Up Against in Competing with China

Recent Report from the Conference Board Shows Average Manufacturing Wages Still Under $1.00 US, though Wage Inflation is Making Other LCCs Attractive for Wage-Sensitive Products; 30 Minutes can mean 50% Savings

TOPICS : China | Global sourcing | Global supply chain | Manufacturing | Outsourcing/offshoring | Supply chain costs | Supply Chain studies

February 24, 2008

Global Supply Chain: Annual Political and Economic Risk Map Finds the World a Riskier Place in 2008

Risk is Significant in 25 of the Largest 50 Countries, Aon and Oxford Analytic Say; Growing Concern about Sourcing from Asia

TOPICS : Global sourcing | Global supply chain | Supply chain risk

February 20, 2008

Global Supply Chain: Supply Chain Management and Logistics are Key to Succeeding in China, Booz Allen Says

Growth Opportunities Increasingly to be Found Outside of FirstTier Cities; Are You Set up to Distribute to Datong? Flexibility and Rapid Response in Dynamic China Dynamic Market is Key

TOPICS : China | Global logistics | Global supply chain | Manufacturing | Supply Chain Trends

February 20, 2008

Supply Chain News: How to Effectively Fill Your Supply Chain Executive Team

Perfect Candidates are in Short Supply, So Managing Resume Trade-Offs is the Norm; Guidelines for Building Your Career

TOPICS : Managing effectively | Supply chain careers/recruitment

February 20, 2008

Logistics News: Will Massive Railroad Infrastructure Fundamentally Change US Transportation Logistics?

Growth of Imports, Fuel Costs, Green Movement, and Congestion all Favor Rail over Trucks; Return to "Working on the Railroad" in Big Numbers

TOPICS : Green supply chain | Logistics | Rail carriers/transportation | Supply chain and the environment | Transportation | Trucking

February 20, 2008

Manufacturing News: Will Your Next Company Owner Be China or Russia?

Concerns over So-Called "Sovereign Funds" Continue to Grow; as Billions of Dollars Pile Up in State-Owned Investment Vehicles; Intellectual Property Risk for Manufacturers?

TOPICS : China | Manufacturing

February 19, 2008

RFID News: SCDigest Releases Summary of 2007 RFID Activity

Majority of Publicized Projects are for Asset Tracking and Hospital Applications; Is Germany the Global RFID Leader? Ambitious Plans by Hyundai, Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing

TOPICS : RFID market size | RFID