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January 2013


Latest posts about January 2013

2013 Transportation Rate Outlook: New era of collaboration
Our panel forecasts soft spikes across the modes as carriers fine-tune their yield management strategies. In turn, shippers must now focus on collaboration and be more creative than ever if they’re to contain costs.

Transportation Best Practices/Trends 2013 Parcel Express Roundtable—FedEx/UPS duopoly reigns
With the two big boys performing at such high service levels, pricing gains for shippers looking for alternatives may not exist. Our panel advises shippers to “know their freight” and how it’s priced and to keep an eye on services being developed to keep up with e-commerce demands.

Supply Chain Technology: Transportation Management Systems (TMS) gaining altitude
Research reveals that multiple factors such as volatile fuel prices and the oncoming capacity crunch are finally pushing adoption numbers up in the transportation management systems (TMS) space.

Global Logistics: 2013 Customs/Regulations Update—U.S. & Europe taking it to the next level
A wide-ranging, progressive trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union will open new opportunities for U.S. importers and exporters. As tempting as such an accord may initially appear, analysts insist that diligence on regulatory compliance is a must.

Warehouse/DC Operations: 7 trends in sustainable design
Our warehouse/DC engineer examines how you can transform your traditional warehouse environment and implement sustainable strategies that benefit your business, your customers, and your planet.

Supply Chain and Logistics Technology: Maximizing ROI from technology
Logistics and supply chain professionals gain practical advice on how to build a solid business case for investing in supply chain technology—and how to make sure you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck once it’s implemented.

Lift Truck Management Tips: Power Options—The hunt for operational efficiencies
Industry experts present their customers' pain points around fuel and energy and offer tips to ensure efficient and productive fleets.

Pacific Rim Report: China bounces back
Across the Pacific, indications are that China’s economy is once again on an upward swing. China, together with Hong Kong and Macao, currently accounts for 13.4 percent of California's merchandise export trade.

Pearson on Excellence: Dynamic Operations—The flexible future of supply chain management
Dynamic operations—supply chain networks that respond quickly and smoothly to changing business conditions—sounds like something every company should desire. Who wouldn’t want a supply chain whose processes, people, capital assets, technology, and data are always positioned to surmount the primary challenges of the day?

 


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