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August 07, 2013

Logistics News: Material Handling Automation Projects - By the Book

Detailed Documentation of a Project from Beginning to End Provides Central Record for All Stakeholders - but is Not Commonly Used

TOPICS : Benchmarking | Benchmarking | Project management | Project management | Distribution | Material handling automation

August 07, 2013

Supply Chain News: Overall, Payment Terms to Suppliers Stayed Flat in 2012

Despite Some Signs Companies are Extending Payment Terms to Suppliers, No Rise in DPO in 2012, and Metric is Surprisingly Down over Last 10 Years

TOPICS : Supply chain finance | Procurement/Supplier Management

August 06, 2013

Supply Chain News: Which Companies have Seen Strong Inventory Performance Since 2006?

SCDigest Provides Expanded Sector List of Inventory Performance Since 2006; List of Outstanding DIO Performers in 2012

TOPICS : Benchmarking | Benchmarking | Project management | Project management | Inventory management | Inventory optimization

August 05, 2013

Supply Chain Video News for Aug. 5, 2013

Annual Inventory Study Results; Court Upholds Hours of Service Changes; The Post-China 16 Nations; Time for CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Awards

TOPICS : VideoNews

August 05, 2013

Logistics News: Hours of Service Changes Here to Stay, as Court Challenge Fails

Federal Appeals Court Upholds All but One Small Provision Relative to Short Haul Drivers; Impact of New Rules Still Unclear

TOPICS : Logistics costs | Logistics | Transportation | Trucking

July 31, 2013

Supply Chain News: A Carton Sortation Dictionary 2013

A Refresh of Our Popular Glossary First Published in 2008 to Help Logistics Managers Considering Sortation

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation

July 31, 2013

Supply Chain News: A Look at US Manufacturing Trends for the 1H of 2013

Several Sectors Hit All-Time Highs in Terms of Output; Overall, Still Well Below 2007 Base Year

TOPICS : Manufacturing | Outsourcing/offshoring


July 30, 2013

Logistics News: Mixed Q2 for US Truckload Carriers, as Evolution Continues for Many

Decent Profits in Slow Freight Environment, with Profits Up 6.2%, though Results Vary Significantly Across Carriers; Attraction to Intermodal, Dedicated and Brokerage Continues

TOPICS : Logistics costs | Logistics | Transportation | Trucking

July 26, 2013

Supply Chain Video News for Week of July 29, 2013

What is the Difference Between Supply Chain Network Optimization and Simulation? eBay the Latest to Up the Ante in eFulfillment Wars; Why are Woman Being Paid a Lot Less than Men in Procurement?

TOPICS : VideoNews