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The "Omni-Channel" - and Its Implications for the Supply Chain
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Lufthansa Cargo Reorganizes Charter Operation; Partners With Chapman Freeborn
Lufthansa Cargo is reorganizing its charter business. As of April 1, the carrier's charter activities, previously overseen by the Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency subsidiary, will be integrated into the line organization of Lufthansa Cargo.
Hanson Logistics Marks Third Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center
Hanson Logistics has launched the third phase of a program to expand its temperature-controlled Chicago Consolidation Center, located in Hobart, Ind.
For Commercial Trucks, 2013 Starts Out on Positive Note
Class 8 orders rose above 20,000 units for a fifth consecutive month in February, while a surge in step-van orders pushed new medium duty demand above the prevailing trend.
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Managing the Careers of Young Supply Chain Professionals
John Bowersox, manager of customer service with Kohler Co., relates how the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is reaching out to young professionals, to offer them guidance and support in managing their career lifecycles.
North American Rail, Intermodal Traffic Increases as Winter Ends
United States freight carload traffic gained ground during the week ending March 16, 2013, up 0.5 percent measured against the comparable week in 2012, said the Association of American Railroads.
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Are Pure-play Online Retailers and Brick-and-Mortar Sellers Finding Common Ground?
"Multichannel" (or even better, "omnichannel") is something almost every self-respecting retailer wants to be. But most pure-play internet vendors resist the idea that actual stores, with their rents, payrolls and security cameras, ought to be one of those channels. The thought of having the same costs as bricks-and-mortar competitors "scares the living daylights out of me," says Charles Hunt, owner of Duvet and Pillow Warehouse, a fast-growing online retailer. Yet things are changing.
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Crowley Adds Saturday Sailing to Bahamas Liner Service
Crowley Maritime Corp. has added a second weekly southbound sailing from Port Everglades, Fla., to Nassau, Bahamas, as part of its Caribbean ocean-freight service.
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enVista Unveils Mobile Reporting for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
enVista, a supply-chain consulting and information-technology services firm, has debuted its enHanced Mobile application for users of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
The Next Wave of Logistics Outsourcing
Blanc, managing partner of The Triangle Group, shares her views on the trends that are driving yet another surge in global logistics outsourcing.
Nonbinding Proposal's Passage Suggests Congress May Be Open to Tax on Internet Sales
The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly passed a nonbinding proposal to allow states to collect sales tax on internet sellers that have no presence within their borders.
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To Better Meet Increased Demand, You Must Have Cycle-Time Reduction Program
In order to prepare for increased customer-driven demand, many small and mid-sized manufacturers are planning to increase capital spending and hiring in the coming year. But to maximize the benefits of staffing and investment growth decisions - and to ensure that operations can support spikes in demand as quickly as possible - CFOs and other financial executives should first consider implementing a comprehensive cycle-time reduction program.
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