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Nov. 27, 2007 - Supply Chain Digest On-Target Newsletter
  This Week:  
   
  Supply Chain News: Do We Need More Focus on "Manufacturing Logistics?"  
  Global Logistics: World Bank Report Ranks 150 Countries on Logistics Performance  
  Logistics News: Annual 3PL Study Finds Relationships and Value are there, but Projections for Increased Outsourcing Have Not Materialized (Part 2)  
  Transportation News: Will Drug Use by Truck Drivers Become an Increasing Issue?  
  Supply Chain Trends: Where are Private Label Sales Headed, and What is the Impact on Consumer Goods and other Manufacturers?  
  Procurement and Sourcing News: When Negotiating with Suppliers, Should You Make the First Move?
 
  RFID News: Are Printable Transistors the Magic Bullet for Mass RFID Adoption?  

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Where are Private Label Sales Headed, and What is the Impact on Consumer Goods and other Manufacturers?

 

Despite Increasing Retailer Interest, Growth is Flat, but $55 Billion is at Stake; Planning your Supply Chain Strategy

 
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RFID and Auto ID Focus
 
 
Featured Story
Are Printable Transistors the Magic Bullet for Mass RFID Adoption?
 

New Company Kovio Brings New Technology to Market; a Step-changed in Production Costs?

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Radio Frequency Identification Starting to Deliver Real Value - Outside of Wal-Mart
  Wall Street Journal Article Says after "Overhyping," RFID Becoming Mainstream in Applications where it Adds Real Value; VCs Made Huge Bets on RFID Start-Ups, but Growth Did Not Happen
 
 
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 Distribution and Material Handling Focus
 
 
Featured Story
Annual 3PL Study Finds Relationships and Value are there, but Projections for Increased Outsourcing Have Not Materialized (Part 2)
 

Overall Satisfaction Grows, but Customers Would Like Improvements in 3PL Supply Chain Technology Sophistication

 
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Annual 3PL Study Finds Opportunities for Collaboration
 

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Global Supply Chain and Logistics Focus
 
 
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Featured Story
World Bank Report Ranks 150 Countries on Logistics Performance
 

New Index Recognizes Role of Logistics in Overall Country Competitiveness; Singapore Tops the Ratings; US is 14th

Related Content
In Search of a Landed Cost Model
  Penn State Research Lays out a Framework, but Few Companies are Capturing All the Elements
 
 
 
Sourcing and Procurement Focus
 
 

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Featured Story

When Negotiating with Suppliers, Should You Make the First Move?
 

Traditional Wisdom says No, but Stanford Research Says Making First Offer Provides the Power of "Anchoring"

Related Content
Black Book of Outsourcing Ranks Top Procurement Outsourcing Vendors
  GenPact Tops the List; Review of the Top 20 Providers
 
   
 
 
Transportation Management Focus
 
 

 

Featured Story

Will Drug Use by Truck Drivers Become an Increasing Issue? 
 

New GAO Report Shows Testing Labs Easily Duped; What will be the Ripple Effects from Tougher Policies?

Related Content
UPS Latest to Offer Guaranteed LTL Delivery - if Shipper is Paying Full Rates
 

A Growing Number of LTL Carriers offer Programs, but "See Store for Details;" Another Aspect of "Performance-Based Logistics?"

 
 
 
 
Manufacturing Focus
 
 
Featured Story

Do We Need more Focus on "Manufacturing Logistics?"
  Material Flow Issues often Impact Productivity; Layout and Technology both Play a Role
Related Content

Will "X Internet" Technologies Power the Manufacturing Floor

  Forrester says New Wave of Technology is Having Modest Impact Now, but Value Should Grow
 
 
 

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