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Gulftainer Growth Expected to Be Robust Through 2013

Sharjah-based Gulftainer is expected to record a volume increase of 30 percent in 2013. The group is continuing to expand its global footprint, with the June takeover of the Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) in Saudi Arabia acting as the major driver.

Could Sourcing 'Take Over' Supply Chain in the Next Decade?

Procurement and supply chain have always been strange bedfellows in manufacturing organizations. There's a rather arbitrary dividing line between activities, which, academically speaking, should not exist in the first place, such as balancing inventory/order size with cost and risk.

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Warehouse Cost War Created from Survey Results

Nearly half (43 percent) of UK businesses regard reducing the cost of running warehouse operations as their most critical challenge for business improvement - even more critical than speed of fulfillment.

Cost of Logistics Services in Africa Can Be Very High, But There Are Some Bright Spots

The appalling state of infrastructure in much of Africa is greatly responsible for the high cost of logistics services on much of the continent.

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Utilizing Analytics for Profit Generating Service Business

For the majority of companies, service parts have much higher margins than the original equipment and are crucial for the success of the organization.

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How to Manage Logistics in Today's 'Megacities'

As ever-larger "megacities" become home to more and more of the world's people, the supply chains that bring essential supplies to these crowded populations will become increasingly complex.

Despite Emerging Markets' Importance, Many Companies Have Yet to Figure Out How to Capitalize on Them, Study Finds

Emerging markets are more important than ever, and they make up a large share of many multinational companies' revenues and growth. Yet even so, multinationals have not mastered these markets. That's because they are not playing to win.

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Challenges of the Produce Industry Supply Chain

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Union Pacific Debuts Aerodynamic Feature for Stack Trains

Union Pacific Railroad has developed new technology to increase the aerodynamic efficiency of double-stack intermodal trains.

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Positive Payoffs Result from Natural Gas Conversions

For building products manufacturer Owens Corning Corp., whose annual transportation fuel bill hits about $100m, $1.1m in savings over the last year or so may seem like a drop in the bucket. Unless, that is, the bucket is filled with found money.

Mid-sized Manufacturers Expect Revenue Gains to Continue for the Rest of 2013

Mid-sized manufacturers are optimistic about revenues and employment despite concerns about federal regulations and fiscal policy uncertainties, according to the 12th semi-annual Group Outlook Survey from Prime Advantage, a purchasing group for industrial manufacturers.

Can American Manufacturers Compete With the Chinese - in China?

So the Chinese are gearing up to sell their branded merchandise in the U.S. But what about the other way around? Can American manufacturers capture a healthy share of China's burgeoning consumer market?

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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