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Evidence-based Medicine Has Pharma Manufacturers Taking More End-to-End Responsibility

Analyst Insight: Supply chain has often been an afterthought for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The patent cliff, increasing reliance on generics, and price pressure from payers all create considerable margin pressures on pharma companies as well. This forces them to pay closer attention to operational efficiencies, including the supply chain. However, less noticed is the impact that evidence-based medicine and outcome-driven payment strategies have, compelling pharmaceutical manufacturers to more closely manage their entire end-to-end chain, especially on the downstream side. - Bill McBeath, Chief Research Officer, ChainLink Research

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Superstorm Sandy and Its Implications for Humanitarian Logistics

Analyst Insight: Supply chain challenges were plentiful during Superstorm Sandy. Both physical and electronic supply chain operations were disrupted. Private sector operators responded with creative solutions, and public sector entities were better prepared than in previous disasters, but recovery will be a slow and arduous process. Approaches to ensuring resiliency in the face of such events cannot be singular in nature. Actions taken during response and recovery have far reaching implications for supply chains. - Jock Menzies, President, American Logistics aid Network

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Air Menzies International Sets Up Operations in India

Air Menzies International, a global trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has set up a new regional division to foster its development in India, and launched its own operation in Mumbai.

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Legacy Supply Chain Services Acquires Vitran SCO

Legacy Supply Chain Services has acquired Vitran Corporation Inc.'s Supply Chain Operation (Vitran SCO).

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You Can't Be Too Careful When Choosing a 3PL Partner

A recovering housing market, record level U.S. exports and improved unemployment numbers are all key factors pointing to a slow but steady economic recovery in the United States. But while companies are celebrating their profits and looking at improved sales in the months and years ahead, far greater concerns loom on the horizon for shippers as the ever talked about driver shortage becomes a reality.

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Seven High-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Priorities to Focus on in 2013

Analyst Insight: During 2012, high-tech industry executives recognized that optimizing supply chain operations is directly related to profitable growth, higher operating margins and capital efficiency - each of which helps create value. While new products matter, factors such as selection, price, availability and service also enhance the buying experience. - Gene Tyndall, Executive Vice President, Tompkins International

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Logistics Providers Must Improve European E-commerce Offering, Report Says

Although mail, express and logistics companies are benefiting from the growth of e-commerce in Europe, to date few service providers have developed the sophisticated services which e-retailers demand.

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Asian Supply Chain Optimization Improves On-time Delivery, Margin for European OEM Components

Analyst Insight: The automotive industry is an orchestration of marketing, logistics and product development. This orchestration, which leads to higher complexity and demand, requires that many parts be available in manufacturing and services. And this global and complex way of looking at a problem drives the European automotive industry to operate in Asia, as well as localize their supply chains for sales in Asia. However, the logistics for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) between these two continents sometimes become complex. - Thomas Wiedmann, Managing Director, Europe, Tompkins International

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International Maritime Organization Studies Ways to Further Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

International experts are meeting at International Maritime Organization headquarters this week, in the form of an Expert Workshop, to begin updating the inventory of greenhouse gases from international shipping.

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Industrial Machinery Will Be Export-Import Growth Engine for Next 10 Years or So

Industrial machinery is expected to be the top driver of U.S. export and import trade now and in the next decade, according to the latest HSBC Commercial Banking Trade Forecast.

CEVA Opens Logistics Center in United States

CEVA Logistics has opened a logistics center in Jacksonville, Fla., where services will include solutions design and engineering, managed transportation, global supply chain solutions, transportation procurement, and rail fueling.

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