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Achieving Excellence in New-Product Forecasting

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Three Postulates for Managing People

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Choptank Transport Launches Refrigerated LTL Division

Choptank Transport Inc. has created a division for handling refrigerated, less-than-truckload (LTL) freight.

Norbert Dentressangle Extends Representation to Vietnam

The freight-forwarding division of Norbert Dentressangle has set up a representative office in Vietnam.

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German Retailer Tracks In-Store Apparel Inventory with RFID Technology

German clothing company C&A is expanding its radio frequency identification system from what was initially a trial involving five of its stores in Germany, to cover 25 locations. C&A, which manufactures its own apparel and footwear for men, women and children, is testing whether the technology can improve its supply chain visibility and in-store inventory, to ensure that at all times certain goods are on the shelves for purchase at each of its stores.

Horse Meat Scandal Teaches Us to Never Waste a Good Crisis

A crisis is a wonderful opportunity to overhaul inadequate or ineffective business processes and systems. We have seen examples where adverse events have led to improvements in everything from the way in which we obtain a credit card to the security practices at schools and public buildings. The furor that started last month over the discovery of horse and pig DNA in products labeled as "containing beef" in the European food supply chain is gathering as much speed, momentum and breadth as the proverbial snowball rolling downhill. Smart supply chain practitioners and companies will harness this energy to implement changes that will ensure a safer food supply.

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How Demand Sensing Is Changing the Role of the Forecaster

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Crunching the Numbers: A Look at Supply-Chain Analytics

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The ABCs of S&OP

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Collaborating on a Trial Run for a Retail Giant

Challenge: Port Jersey Logistics provided fulfillment services for a Korea-based skincare product manufacturer, who soon landed a trial-run with one of the country's largest retailers. The unknown brand ran the risk of going unnoticed by consumers, so the skincare company promised the retailer "Buy-One, Get-One-Free" dual packs. A hurdle: the products were manufactured and packaged in South Korea and it was impossible for newly-packaged 2-for-1's to reach the retailer in time for their test run.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics Expands Operations in Belgium

Menlo Worldwide Logistics has established a new distribution center in Genk, Belgium.

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Canadian Tire to Use Tablets to Enhance In-Store Shopping

Canadian Tire will deploy at least 5,000 tablet devices to its core network of 490 stores beginning in May. The rollout follows fast on the debut of a digital content hub designed to improve both in-store and online shopping experiences at Canada's largest retailer.

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

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

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