Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from January 2004

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from January 2004

The final rule on advance electronic cargo notification requirements has been issued at last.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * The final rule on advance electronic cargo notification requirements has been issued at last. Mandated by the Trade Act of 2002 and the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, the rule was published last month in the Federal Register by...

Is your company a logistics leader?(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * Is your company a logistics leader? In our May issue, Logistics Management will profile companies that have implemented best practices in their logistics operations. Just in case the recognition alone isn't incentive enough to talk about your...

Look for the debut of a new LM columnist next month.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * Look for the debut of a new LM columnist next month. With our February issue, Patrick M. Byrne will replace William C. Copacino, who has written our well-received "Copacino on Strategy" column for the past 17 years. Copacino, a recipient of...

A new report urges trading partners to work together on backhauls to share the transportation savings.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * A new report urges trading partners to work together on backhauls to share the transportation savings. The Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers of America last month issued a report calling for greater collaboration to...

The motor carrier marriage of Roadway and Yellow has been blessed.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * The motor carrier marriage of Roadway and Yellow has been blessed. Roadway Corp. stockholders last month gave their approval to a merger with Yellow Corp. Both carriers had dominated the LTL market for years, but in recent years the growth of...

More funds could flow toward American railroads, if a number of key senators get their way.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * More funds could flow toward American railroads, if a number of key senators get their way. South Carolina's Sen. Fritz Hollings last month introduced legislation that calls for a six-year, $42 billion investment in U.S. rail infrastructure....

The nation's highest court will step into the border-opening dispute with Mexico.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * The nation's highest court will step into the border-opening dispute with Mexico. The U.S. Supreme Court last month said it would review a federal court order requiring the Department of Transportation to conduct a full Environmental Impact...

What's longer than a football field, has 76 wheels, and flies?(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * What's longer than a football field, has 76 wheels, and flies? Well, nothing yet--but a cargo aircraft that fits that description, known as the Pelican, is being designed by the Boeing Corp. for the U.S. military. In "The Future of Flying,"...

Canada has created its own version of the U.S. Homeland Security Department.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * Canada has created its own version of the U.S. Homeland Security Department. Last month, Prime Minister Paul Martin announced the creation of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).The new government arm will include such agencies as the...

Four distinguished logistics leaders are the first recipients of a new award.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * Four distinguished logistics leaders are the first recipients of a new award. At its annual meeting last month, the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L) announced a new membership designation, Distinguished Logistics...

If you missed out on the Council of Logistics Management's annual meeting this year.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * If you missed out on the Council of Logistics Management's annual meeting this year, you can catch up by reading the conference proceedings. CLM has just published a collection of papers based on presentations made during its annual...

One of the oldest names in American shipping has come back to life.(Management: an executive summary of industry news)
January 1, 2004... * One of the oldest names in American shipping has come back to life. Former APL executive Edward Aldridge and other maritime industry veterans have resurrected the once mighty name of United States Lines. The Port of Long Beach, Calif.,...

A year of hope.(Viewpoint)
January 1, 2004... THE LOGISTICS COMMUNITY SHOULD LOOK FORWARD to 2004 with a healthy measure of hope and optimism. Here's why: First and foremost, the economy finally appears to be showing signs of a sustained recovery. For providers of transportation and...

Trucking prices shifted into slightly higher gear.(Trucking)
January 1, 2004... Trucking prices shifted into slightly higher gear in November. Average prices increased only 0.2% from the prior month and 2.4% from the same month a year earlier. But that aggregate figure hides a noteworthy trend: It now appears that...

Average prices for shipping on domestic airlines'.(Air)
January 1, 2004... Average prices for shipping on domestic airlines' scheduled and chartered flights grew just 0.2% from October to November 2003. The outlook for 2004 doesn't appear quite as sedate as those numbers might suggest. The inflation trend for our air...

In a surprise development, our water transportation price index fell.(Water)
January 1, 2004... In a surprise development, our water transportation price index fell in November 2003, down 1.6% from October's levels. The cause lies with inbound liner prices, which fell 5.7%. That was the first drop in six months, but it did little to...

Any doubts about whether rail companies are benefiting.(Rail)
January 1, 2004... Any doubts about whether rail companies are benefiting from the economic recovery were laid to rest by data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' November 2003 survey. Rail haulers instituted a 0.3% one-month price hike for both intermodal...

Focus on technology costs.(Recent Price Trends in Transportation Services)
January 1, 2004... Falling prices for computer hardware will continue to make technology purchases more affordable for transportation and logistics service providers. We expect computer makers will have to compete hard for both business spending and consumer...

Carriers, shippers prepare for changes in hours-of-service rules: analysts predict enormous additional costs to the U.S. economy. LTLs, meanwhile, see new business opportunities in the revised rules.(News & Analysis)
January 1, 2004... When the federal government's revised hours-of-service rules were released last April, they were greeted with a mix of relief and concern. There was no doubt that the old rules, which dated back to 1939, needed overhauling. But carriers and...

Study suggests warehousing recovery is on the way.(Warehousing)
January 1, 2004... Just as the economy shows signs that it's poised for recovery, so too is the warehouse industry. A recent study by ProLogis, the Aurora, Colo.-based provider of distribution facilities and services, suggests that warehouse vacancy rates will...

We're gonna need a bigger boat.(News Capsule)
January 1, 2004... World container trade is on the rise, and it's expected to continue to grow going forward. With an 11-percent boost in 2003 and an expected 9, percent push next year, capacity is going to have to follow suit. Here's how capacity has grown over...

New FDA rules require advance approval for food imports.(Security)
January 1, 2004... The federal security juggernaut continues to roll on. On December 12, all domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or store food, drink, and dietary supplements for human or animal consumption in the United States were...

RFID costs aren't likely to impede adoption.(Technology)
January 1, 2004... The buzz surrounding radio frequency identification (RFID) died down somewhat when the consulting firm A.T. Kearney released a study that for the first time quantified the full cost of implementing that technology. The consulting firm estimated...

The latest look for women in logistics.(Careers)
January 1, 2004... Results of the 2003 Women in Logistics survey by Ohio State University present an image of women in logistics, the roles they play, and their approaches to the profession. Led by Martha Cooper, professor of logistics at OSU, with Angelisa A....

Logistics management announces promotions.(People)
January 1, 2004... Reed Business Information (RBI), a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc and publisher of Logistics Management, has announced several promotions among the magazine's business management staff. John Royall has been promoted to the newly...

For the record.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2004... The warehouse that uses voice technology to assist visually handicapped workers, described in the November 2003 article, "Voice technology empowers the disabled," is operated by Industries for the Blind Milwaukee, one of 87 nonprofit agencies...

For the fourth consecutive year, Canadian Pacific Railway has earned a Chrysler Group Gold Award for transportation excellence.(Winner's Circle)
January 1, 2004... For the fourth consecutive year, Canadian Pacific Railway has earned a Chrysler Group Gold Award for transportation excellence. The Gold Award recognizes exemplary service in day-today delivery of parts and finished vehicles. CPR provides...

Exel.(Winner's Circle)
January 1, 2004... Exel has also been honored with a Chrysler Group Gold Award.The contract logistics firm currently operates nine of Chrysler's Mopar dedicated-delivery service centers and seven regional integrateddogistics centers in the United States and...

Brian Maher, chairman and CEO of Maher Terminals Inc., recently received the Leamon McCoy Memorial Award from the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers, based in Port Newark, N.J.(Winner's Circle)
January 1, 2004... Brian Maher, chairman and CEO of Maher Terminals Inc., recently received the Leamon McCoy Memorial Award from the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers, based in Port Newark, N.J. Mr. Maher was recognized for his contributions towards the...

USF Holland Inc. has been named Supplier of the Year by Mark IV Automotive.(Winner's Circle)
January 1, 2004... USF Holland Inc. has been named Supplier of the Year by Mark IV Automotive. The company was one of only two carriers recognized for 100-percent supplier performance. The award was given in recognition of the company's efforts at Mark IV's...

Linda Morgan, formerly chair of the federal Surface Transportation Board and now a partner at the law firm Covington & Burling, has been named "Person of the Year" by the logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Management Society and the Supply Chain Club of the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.(Winner's Circle)
January 1, 2004... Linda Morgan, formerly chair of the federal Surface Transportation Board and now a partner at the law firm Covington & Burling, has been named "Person of the Year" by the logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain Management Society and the...

Ryder System Inc.(Services)
January 1, 2004... Ryder System Inc. now offers the Tax Advantage Lease program, which provides customers with the advantages of a full-service lease while also allowing them the tax benefits of ownership. Due to changes in federal tax laws, participants may...

DHL.(Services)
January 1, 2004... DHL has launched its Trade Automation Service (TAS), an automated global trade information product powered by Open Harbor's software. Services include a landed-cost calculator, restricted-party screening, product compliance verification, trade...

epcStars.(Services)
January 1, 2004... epcStars is a team of companies formed by Tyco Fire & Security to help clients develop radio frequency identification (RFID) integration services for retail applications. Initial team members include ADT Security Services Inc., Sensormatic,...

Matson Integrated Logistics.(Services)
January 1, 2004... Matson Integrated Logistics is the new name of Matson Intermodal System. The company provides domestic rail, highway, and international intermodal services as well as specialized trucking capabilities. The company plans to introduce airfreight...

Overnite Transportation.(Services)
January 1, 2004... Overnite Transportation's Customer Pricing Request (CPR) application captures customers' requirements in areas such as billing, pricing, freight volume, and contact and location information, then compiles it into a Statement of Agreed Pricing....

Consolidators International Inc.(Services)
January 1, 2004... Consolidators International Inc. now operates a full-service facility adjacent to JFK International Airport in New York. The new location will offer a mix of delivery options for East Coast shippers moving freight to Europe, Asia, the South...

Datebook.(Logistics Briefing)(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... Jan. 17-21. NPTC Fleet Management Institute. Nashville, Tenn. National PrivateTruck Council. 203-438-6224 or www.nptc.org Jan. 20-21. SM[C.sup.3] Annual Winter Meeting. Atlanta, Ca. SM[C.sup.3]. 800-845-8090 or www.smc3.com Jan. 26-28....

Bohaman on: rural deliveries of lightweight packages take a hit.(Pricing)
January 1, 2004... On January 5, as they usually do at this time of the year, both UPS and FedEx raised their rates. For the most part, this year's general rate increases are far more modest than we have seen in several years--welcome news indeed for both...

ABF Freight System, Inc.[R]: building lasting relationships--one customer at a time.
January 1, 2004... ABF[R] covers the world Dramatic growth since 1923 has characterized ABF Freight System's transformation from a small local operation into one of North America's largest motor carriers. While our growth has included moving greater volumes...

Outlook 2004: rate hikes ahead; shippers of all modes should brace themselves for higher rates as the economy rebounds.
January 1, 2004... Carriers in all modes stand ready to hike rates. Unfortunately for logistics managers, they appear to have the ammunition they need to shoot down any attempts to cut a better deal. Motor carriers, for example, will justify their demands for...

Do modes still matter? The Colography Group's Ted Scherck foresees shippers buying delivery times rather than a particular transportation mode.(Q&A With Ted Scherck)
January 1, 2004... Atlanta-based The Colography Group, a research firm dedicated to the cargo market, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Although the company originally focused on domestic air express, today its research covers all modes of time-definite...

Six principles for global success: as manufacturing supply chains grow more complex, U.S. logistics managers should consider these six steps to stay on the road to global success.
January 1, 2004... Let's get two facts straight: Manufacturers' supply chains have become horribly complicated, and things won't get easier any time soon. Oh, and a third thing: If there is a winning logistics play that can cut through the complexity, logistics...

Keeping up with changing standards: as shippers cope with growing demands for bar-code compliance, new technology is starting to shake things up.(Bar Codes)
January 1, 2004... These days, almost every manufacturer and distributor, no matter how big or small, must contend with increasing demands for barcode compliance from their customers. Those demands, moreover, are becoming tougher and more costly to meet. ...

Retailers face the question: is the future in RFID? Coupling RFID technology with the new 96-bit electronic products code could replace bar codes in the retail industry within five to 10 years--if pilot program promises come true.(Special Supplement)
January 1, 2004... Over the past year, the retail industry has witnessed an accelerating interest in the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) as a serious contender to replace bar coding in the supply chain. Rarely has a technological innovation arrived...

How to part company: firing an employee is never easy. But if you're properly prepared, it can reduce the risk of a major disruption.(Warehouse & DC: insights for today's distribution professional)
January 1, 2004... Want to know how not to fire someone? Warehousing consultant John Tracy tells this story: An employer had to fire a warehouse manager. On the day of the dismissal, the employer invited the manager to lunch and drove to a local fast food...

Cross docking spruces up Urban Outfitters.(Case study: Urban Outfitters)
January 1, 2004... KEN MCKINNEY, DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION for apparel and home furnishing retailer Urban Outfitters, came to the conclusion that much of the stock coming into his warehouse wasn't moving efficiently. A fair amount of it arrived on the receiving...

Copacino on: farewell.(Strategy)
January 1, 2004... With some sadness, I am writing my last regular column for Logistics Management magazine. I wrote my first "Copacino on Strategy" column in December of 1986. Since then, I have tried to provide readers with meaningful insights and a view of...

Walkie pallet truck offers maneuverability.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The new 102XM walkie pallet truck from Raymond Corp. is designed for use on crowded loading docks, in congested warehouse aisles, or inside trailers. With its reduced head length and a handle that can be moved to a nearly vertical position, the...

Vacuum lifter handles large, awkward loads.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The VFP series of vacuum lifters can handle large loads, such as oversized plastic or fiberglass containers, weighing up to 10,000 pounds. According to the manufacturer, the lifter protects containers from damage caused by forklift prongs,...

Efficiency tools speed trucker turn times.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The new smartGATE terminal-access solution from Embarcadero Systems Corp. integrates "Intelligent Camera" technology to create a set of tools designed to optimize terminal efficiency and speed truckers' turnaround times. The system can be...

Vertical carousels improve security, safety.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The 2100-Series and 2200-Series medium-duty vertical carousels from FKI Logistex offer cost-effective, reliable performance in small-footprint storage spaces. The units come standard with several control options, including simple manual up/down...

Palm-sized thermal printer is durable.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Mt2 thermal receipt printer is a lightweight, 2-inch hand-held unit with a thermoplastic coating for durability. When used with wireless mobile computers, the Mt2 is suitable for point-of-service and point-of-sale applications, says the...

Carousel unit increases storage density.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Remstar now offers horizontal carousel carriers measuring 37 3/4 inches (960 mm) wide that can significantly increase storage density and order-picking throughput. These wider-than-standard units can accommodate a one-for-one transfer of items...

WMS fills multiple orders at one time.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... ACCPAC has released version 3.4 of its warehouse management system, which is designed for small and mid-sized businesses. The package features improved serialized inventory control, new bill of lading and manifest-tracking capabilities, and...

Rate sorter moves up to 74 cartons per minute.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Designed with a pivoting arm diverter and integral vertical belt drive, this medium-rate sorter has a throughput rate of 30 to 74 cartons per minute. It can be configured for single-sided, two-sided, or bi-directional sorting for either the...

RFID printer creates variable-frequency chips.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The EasyCoder Intellitag PM4i printer is the latest generation of radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled smart printers from Intermec. It creates "frequency-agile" "Intellitag" RFID chips that can be read and written to at any frequency...

Man-up stacker for use in narrow aisles.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The ETX-Kombi man-up lift truck has a cab that provides unobstructed views of forks, load, and aisle way while allowing the operator to either stand or sit. A 180-degree swing-reach mast and AC drive control make it suitable for use in narrow...

Software streamlines hazmat shipping.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... J.J. Keller & Associates has released Keller-Soft E-Z Hazmat Shipper software designed for use by domestic ground carriers. The program provides users with the regulations, documents, and labeling instructions they need to properly prepare...

Reusable boxes include RFID tracking.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Technology Container Corp.'s lightweight Techno-Boxes are corrugated polypropylene tote boxes with self-locking tops and bottoms for fast setup without tape or glue. The containers come equipped with RFID tracking capability. Using the built-in...

Software simplifies container tracking.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The latest release of ASCTrac warehouse management software makes it easier to track full containers, less-than-container loads, bulk container shipping, delivery monitoring, and more. The software can be integrated with receiving and ERP...

Scale accurate up to 20,000 lbs.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Avery Weigh-Tronix 10-foot by 10-foot pancake scale incorporates four 5,000-pound "Weigh Bar" sensors for accurate readings of loads weighing up to 20,000 pounds. It features wrap-around ramps that provide 360-degree access for forklifts,...

Could carriers be forced to become tax collectors?(Parting Shot)
January 1, 2004... In some states, covering the last mile has gotten harder for package and express carriers. At issue is the application of state and local laws to online purchases. As more consumers buy goods over the Internet, package and express carriers...