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Supply Chain Transformation Hits a Brick Wall Ã¢â‚¬Â¦

Supply chains are driving fundamental and transformational changes in today's organizations. More than that, supply chains challenge the very mental models and core processes that guide most of what people do at work. They challenge the prevailing organization paradigm, requiring significantly more focus on customers, horizontal relationships, integrative thinking, and dynamic and continuous adaptation. These values are difficult to consistently reinforce and support in siloed structures and can't be changed by sophisticated technology alone. Thus, all the promise of supply chain transformation hits an inevitable brick wall!

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Supply-Chain Talent: Today's Ever-Changing Requirements

David Ecklund, director of the Global Supply Chain Executive MBA program at the University of Tennessee, shines some light on the difficult issue of managing the "talent supply chain." He specifies the core competencies that are required of today's supply-chain professionals.

Americold Unveils Expedited Delivery Service for Truck Shipments

Americold, a provider specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics services to the food industry, has introduced a new product to coordinate and expedite the delivery of less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload shipments.

China's Economy Continues Its Slowdown, Affecting Companies Worldwide

China grew at its slowest pace in 31/2 years, the latest sign that the nation long famed for its economic miracle is still struggling to pull out of a steeper-than-expected slide.

Confidence Deteriorates in Health of Peak Shipping Season, Survey Suggests

The Stifel Nicolaus Logistics Confidence Index declined for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest survey undertaken by Transport Intelligence. The index for both the current and expected situation combined registered 47.3 for the month, down from 47.6 in September.

LeSaint Logistics Takes Over Chemical Logistics Inc., Expands Chemical Supply Chain Offerings

LeSaint Logistics has acquired Chemical Logistics Inc., 3PL specialists in warehousing and distribution of hazmat and non-hazmat chemicals.

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FTC Eyes Use of Appliances That Spy on Purchasers After They Leave the Store

In a case that has potentially significant consequences for NFC and RFID applications, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on so-called "phone home" technologies used by computer rental companies to monitor consumer behavior. When contemplating the use of any technology that provides use, location or other information about a product, retailers should be careful to ensure consumers know - or are at least able to know - exactly what the product is doing once they leave the store.

BT9 Debuts Xsense System for Cold-Chain Management

BT9, a cold-chain management solutions provider, has introduced Xsense, a system designed to ensure all stakeholders in the cold supply chain have full transparency and control over their perishables, anywhere in the world, at any given time.

We're Not at the Point of a Lack of Skilled Manufacturing Workers, Report Says

A shortage of skilled manufacturing labor is on the way, says a new study by Boston Consulting Group. But, says the firm, it hasn't arrived yet.

RFID Help Norwegian Company Manage Recycling of Plastic Bottles, Aluminum Cans

Norsk Resirk, a nonprofit Norwegian company that processes discarded plastic bottles and aluminum cans, has completed the first phase of a plan to utilize passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tags and readers to improve its management of recyclable materials.

Corporate Sustainability on the rise, But Key Stakeholders Remain Skeptical

Corporations that have pushed hard this last year to improve their performance in sustainability may now face a new challenge - a growing skepticism among professional investors, supply chain officials and recent higher education graduates. Such are the results of the 2012 Sustainability Leadership Report, now in its second year, which analyzes real vs. perceived sustainability performance for 100 leading global brands that collectively represent 16 percent of the world's economic output.

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

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