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Former Analyst Heads Project To Help Supply Chains Prepare for the Unpredictable

A conversation with Larry Lapide, research director of Supply Chain 2020, a project of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

Need to Know Legal Aspects of Logistics Has Never Been Greater

Even the best companies forget that their supply chains are only as strong as the transportation system that supports them. Unfortunately, capacity constraints, high costs and other problems portend serious transportation problems. The answer is having the right transportation executive on staff who understands the legal and operational challenges ahead.

More Than a Buzzword: Collaboration Is the Key to High-Performing Supply Chains

Excessive use of the word has made collaboration a tired concept in the minds of many. But not with these manufacturers, vendors, and industry experts. • Sixth in the Best Practices series.

Cascade Designs: Small Company Aims to Grow As Big as All Outdoors

"Thinking like a big company," the maker of specialty outdoor equipment makes the jump from outmoded information technology systems to demand-driven manufacturing.

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Shippers Seek New Strategies for Managing Transportation Procurement

With capacity tightening, the pendulum has swung in carriers' direction. But there are still ways in which shippers can cut costs and assert control over transportation.

Warehouse Operations a Special Challenge in Natural Resources

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The Automotive Supply Chain: Where Only the Best And the Tough Survive

Every company in the hyper-competitive automotive sector is challenged to continuously reduce costs and add value without decimating razor-thin margins. The supply-chain is a target in all of their sights.

Getting a Grip on Challenge of International Trade Logistics

The need for vigilance against global terrorism and unauthorized technology transfer combines with the search for new supply-chain efficiencies. • Fifth in the Best Practices series.

Ready or Not, RFID Mandates Are on Schedule For Jan. 1 Launch

Despite lingering concerns over standards, reliability and cost, Wal-Mart, DOD and other major retailers are pushing ahead on first-stage mandates that will eventually lead to RFID-enabled supply chains.

The Trends Changing the Face of Logistics Outsourcing Worldwide

Leading universities and other researchers reveal trends that show how 3PLs and their customers need a better understanding of each other's needs to build more successful relationships.

Virtual Networks of Consultants Offer Very Real Expertise

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Global Logistics Synchronization: The Advantage in Global Manufacturing

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

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