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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

May 06, 2008

Supply Chain Software News: What Are the Barriers to Adoption of Inventory Optimization Technology Tools?

It is not the ROI, says Jeff Metersky of Chainalytics; Companies Sometimes Lack Clear Vision of Inventory Processes and How Decision-Making will Change

TOPICS : Inventory management | Supply Chain Planning software | Supply chain software

May 06, 2008

RFID News: Baird Report Finds Encouraging Market Signs in Terms of RFID Growth - Outside of CPG to Retail

Hong Kong Airport Orders 10 Million Tags; Optimistic RFID Vendors Once Again Investing in People

TOPICS : RFID