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Having a professional site survey performed is the first step, and is possibly the most critical. It truly is the foundation of an entire system, and this is the step that is most frequently overlooked. In this White Paper we cover the 3 major steps necessary for optimum performance from a wireless network.

This paper will explore the “build” versus “buy” dilemma and make the case that while there was a time when 3PLs had no choice but to build their own systems, those days are now gone.

The cost to transport finished goods from the plant through the warehouse facilities and, finally, to the customer continues to be the largest single logistics expense.

The organizations and authors have teamed on this white paper to drive clarity around outsourcing business models and to help procurement, outsourcing professionals and commercial managers understand and use the appropriate sourcing business model to maximize their desired outcomes.

What happens when a world-class company discovers one of its key functions is less than world class? For software giant Microsoft, the answer is simple. They fixed it. In 2006, Microsoft embarked on a complete reengineering of its major global finance processes and operations.

In 2003, P&G signed a groundbreaking contract with JLL that spanned 60 countries and included facility management, project management and strategic occupancy services.

Todd Snelgrove, Global Manager, Value SKF Group, presentation at Aberdeen's The Chief Procurement Officer Summit (2010)

Hartness International offers premier automation solutions for a wide variety of applications. We’ve assembled a team of leading robotic specialists from around the world to create innovative, vertically-integrated automation systems. Hartness stands out in the industry with our fully-integrated robotics.

The evidence that sustainability is becoming a core consideration for successful businesses around the world grows stronger every day.

2012 RIS Software LeaderBoard. Download the report and find out how Oracle, SAP, IBM, JDA, NCR, SAS, RedPrairie, Epicor and other leading retail technology vendors stack up in the industry’s only head-to-head ranking based on customer satisfaction. This is a must-read before purchasing any software solutions in 2013.

The MassTLC Robotics Cluster has grown dramatically in recent years, covering a broad spectrum of robotics companies, from large leaders that are selling successfully to consumer, industrial, and government markets to start-ups and early-stage companies that are launching exciting next-generation robotics products and systems.

When transportation and commodity costs rise like they did from 2006 through 2008, many companies examine their logistics spending to look for ways to save money. Should they switch carriers? Should they find alternative sources closer to home? Are carriers actually charging the agreed-upon rates?

Switching to a 3PL will allow you to minimize expenses associated with added technology and staff to oversee the supply chain. Find out what other factors contribute to companies outsourcing to 3PLs.

The larger your drayage network, the more scalable it can be. Download this paper to see how else you can benefit from using a large drayage network.

Intermodal shipping has been growing at unprecedented speed over the course of the last several decades. Whether your goal is to cut costs or improve efficiency in your supply chain, Intermodal could be the answer.

Today’s challenging business environment requires a dedicated transportation services provider that can react efficiently and effectively to ever-changing demands. Without it, your organization may struggle to remain competitive.

Whether you’re shipping auto brakes, consumer appliance parts, paper or simply packaging material, there are incredible intricacies to cross-border transit – from documentation standards and customs issues, to specific requirements for certain types of shipments. To help, we’ve put together this strategy guide for making your intermodal shipments into Mexico smoother.

Perfect Pick is a unique, goods-to-person picking solution that dramatically improves the rate and efficiency that inventory moves through a warehouse or distribution center. Highly scalable and flexible, Perfect Pick is engineered to simplify the complexity associated with other technologies. Perfect Pick’s revolutionary “one-touch” design is based on a single component, the iBOT.

While other automation manufacturers boast of achieving high pick rates, these material handling solutions typically require a substantial footprint and multiple components, or touch points, including elevators, conveyors or lifts.

It isn’t “all about carbon”; it’s about water; land use; waste and pollutants. It’s about which raw materials are used and where they are sourced, from energy and water to metals, minerals and agricultural products, as risk increasingly varies according to location.