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How to Conduct a Successful Carrier Bid

Soliciting, analyzing and awarding transportation contracts through a bid process is a complex process. To get the best outcome, transportation buyers need to conduct a thorough opportunity assessment and make sure they have the infrastructure and framework in place to effectively manage the bidding process, says Art Nourot, senior director of carrier procurement at Unyson Logistics.

What's On Shippers' List of Priorities for 2010?

Managing costs and taking advantage of low freight rates, to be sure - but their real concern is maintaining a high level of customer service in a time of reduced demand.

Major Global Logistics Trends in 2010

Razat Gaurav, senior vice president of i2 Technologies, discusses how a stressed economy, globalization, tight financial markets and various delivery models such as software as a service will impact logistics in 2010.

Leveraging the Benefits of Transportation Brokers

Transportation brokers play an important role in the supply chain, but they often do not receive the respect they deserve, says Robert Voltmann, president and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

GTM Drives Compliance and Efficiency in Cross-Border Trade

At a time of increased regulation and complexity in global supply chains, companies can't do without a sophisticated global trade management application.

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The Value-Based Supply Chain

While discussing the specifics of the supply chain in the aerospace industry, Jun Tsuruta, director of supply chain at Lockheed Martin, Kelly Aviation Center, notes that managing risk and separating "suppliers" from "vendors" is crucial in any vertical.

Emerging Logistics Technologies

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A (Busy) Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Executive

Staples Issues Green Catalog for Business-to-Business Use

Datalogic Mobile Releases New Platform for Rugged Mobile Computers

Denso Corp. Unveils Bar Code Scanner for Mobile Phone Screens

ISM, CIPS Ink Reciprocal Deal on Professional Credentials

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