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Complexity in the Supply Chain, And the Opportunities Therein

When did the supply chain become so complex? Just looking at the typical procurement department, for example, we see that the straightforward RFP, with cost as the deciding factor, is reaching near-extinction.

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Canada, Japan Say Free-Trade Agreement Would Greatly Benefit Both Nations

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda have announced plans to begin negotiating a free-trade agreement aimed at deepening trade and investment ties between the two nations.

DB Schenker Rail Inaugurates Direct Services to Paris

DB Schenker Rail is now offering direct services to Paris, France. The company has opened a new rail logistics center at Blanc Mesnil on the outskirts of the city, linking the greater Paris area more closely to its European network.

100 Years After Titanic Disaster, Marine Insurer Warns That Hazards Remain

Despite greatly improved safety records in the century since Titanic, the maritime industry faces new challenges driven by the continued growth of worldwide shipping, according to specialist marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.

Cross-Channel Fulfillment

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Most Thinking of Moving Manufacturing Operations Closer to U.S. Have Eye on Mexico, Report Finds

Mexico, the United States' southern neighbor offers transportation distances a fraction of those from Asia, a labor force a good deal cheaper than domestic workers, and a country causing fewer headaches about intellectual property and other trade concerns. But in recent years, drug-related violence along the border has caused some manufacturers to be more cautious about making the move to Mexico.

Supplier Category Management Study Details Best Practices for Driving Value in Procurement

APQC, which specializes in benchmarking and best practices research, has released a report that identifies 14 key category management best practices grouped in four areas that are necessary for the procurement organization to become a true partner and sustainable value driver for business.

The Expanded Use of Voice

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Is Visibility a Grand Aspiration or Grounded in Reality?

Analyst Insight: At the beginning of 2011, IDC Manufacturing Insights predicted that supply chain visibility would climb on the IT application priority list as manufacturing companies identified the business cases to improve both service levels and dollars saved. This held true throughout the year as manufacturers get a handle on what visibility means to their organizations in a tactical, rather than strategic, manner. - Simon Ellis, practice director, Supply Chain Strategies, IDC Manufacturing Insights

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AirBridgeCargo Launches New Route Between Northern Europe, China

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has inaugurated a cargo link between Northern Europe and China. The carrier has introduced weekly Boeing 747-300 freighter service, focusing primarily on the movement of engineering and automotive parts from the industrial region of North Germany to the Far East.

Transforming Workflows in the Supply Chain

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Identifying Improvements with Custom Optimization Technology

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

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