Sourcing from China has become a lot more expensive, and seems to have caught some U.S. importers off guard. For some U.S. companies, the changes are squeezing margins, forcing price hikes, and leading many to scramble to find new ways to cut costs or locate new sourcing regions.

Impact on Costs would be Profound if it Carrier Left US Market, ex-DHL Executive Gerry Hempstead Believes

For Want of an Eyelet, the Factory was Lost, says One Shoe Producer; Heavy Automation Did Not Work for Otabo, Nor Custom Production after that

Too Many Companies Fail to Understand the True Nature of Order Promising, Larry Lapide of MIT Says

Rising Fees, Rail Capacity Constraints, Make East Coast Routings Increasingly Attractive

No, Says Jim Barnes of EnVista -- the Goal of Selling Equipment too Often Drives Recommendations; Look for an Unbiased Consultant Instead

Any Lessons for RFID? Customers will always Choose Convenience over Privacy, One Research Says; Where Does the Fingerprint Data Go?

BrainTrust Panel Discussion Question: Do you see a significant opportunity for RFID technology to help curtail shoplifting in retail stores?

Monitoring Quality from Afar is Difficult and Costly; Constant Inspections are the Price of Doing Business, One Chinese Pharma Maker Says

As Adoption of TMS Continues at Strong Rates, Companies Should Assess Where They Are in Terms of Process and Technology