Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from November 2008

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from November 2008

Remembering Mick Barr.
November 1, 2008... By Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director One of the League's most admired members is honored through the words of some of his closest friends and colleagues. As I was preparing to do this special feature, the first thing that struck...

Price Trends.
November 1, 2008... By Elizabeth Baatz, Thinking Cap Solutions Pricing Across the Transportation Modes Trucking Elizabeth Baatz Falling prices for trucking are playing a key role in moderating freight costs now. For every $100 worth of product...

*Rightshoring*: Customer centric manufacturing in volatile times.
November 1, 2008... By Narendra Mulani In a down economy, controlling manufacturing costs is particularly important. But working feverishly to court and keep customers is even more essential. Sooner or later, the economy will come back. But if cost cutting...

The supply chain manager as global economist.
November 1, 2008... By David Bovet, Norbridge, Inc. Uncertain economic times can bring an opportunity for supply chain professionals to apply economic logic to global supply chain design and operation. Here are 12 moves to help you do just that. We are...

ERP: Gaining Momentum.
November 1, 2008... By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor The ERP market saw steady growth in 2007, and it's on track to gain more shipper attention over the next few years as vendors continue to fold more supply chain capabilities into their bundle of...

Next president must improve infrastructure, say transportation leaders.
November 1, 2008... By John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor A coalition of engineers estimates it would take an investment of $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years to bring U.S. infrastructure up to current use and volume standards. Is the next President up to...

Shippers say Wall Street crisis to hinder transportation operations.
November 1, 2008... Jeff Berman, Group News Editor WALTHAM, Ma.-With financial markets fluctuating on a daily basis and little meaningful impact being felt from the recently passed $700 billion Federal bailout package, shippers report a high level of anxiety...

Ocean Shipping Strategies: Lower rates in 2009? Don't count on it.
November 1, 2008... By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor Anemic demand and overcapacity may suggest otherwise, but shippers will have to make concessions or risk losing carrier partnerships. Many ocean shippers feel that rates should be dropping in 2009...

Management Update.(Conference notes)
November 1, 2008... Staff An Executive Summary of Industry News The 2008 Global Supply Chain Conference now on demand! Are you worried that you missed the most comprehensive online conference of its kind: The 2008 Global Supply Chain Conference? If you...

Celebrating the life and career of Mick Barr.
November 1, 2008... Michael A. Levans, Group Editorial Director What you're about to read starting on page 26 just may be the most satisfying editorial project I've ever completed. In fact, I suggest that you make the panel discussion celebrating the life and...

Sitting Tight.(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... By Maida Napolitano, Contributing Editor The results of our 3rd Annual Warehouse/DC Operations Survey reveal that the struggling economy and reduced consumer demand have forced warehouse and distribution decision makers to become much more...

Air Cargo Braces For a Slow Down.
November 1, 2008... By Karen E. Thuermer With slowing demand and rising fuel putting a damper on revenue, today's smart air carriers are adding fuel-efficient freighters and optimizing route capacity to prepare for the inevitable global upswing. Let's cut...