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Inttra Teams With ECU-Line for NVO Documentation

Purolator Debuts Express Service to Canada

Odyssey Expands SAS 70 Certification to EMEA Region

ProLogis Research Details Benefits of Supply Chain Network Reconfigurations

National Retail Systems Debuts Offering for China-U.S. Trade

Descartes Aids Importers in Gaining Visibility, Compliance

Analyzing Profitability for Motor Carriers

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Choice Logistics Sets Up Regional Hub in Dubai

Warehouse Logistics: Growth in Warehouse Solutions Will Range from Steady to Robust

Analyst Insight: Continued globalization and increasing leverage of third-party services for manufacturing, distribution and returns keeps the warehouse and logistics sector strong. Though the growth of warehouse space slowed due to poor sales of consumer and commercial goods in the U.S. over the last year, technology sales continue to thrive though growth for some was not robust in the last year.

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What's the Real 'China Price'?

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Warehouse Logistics: Preparing for the Best of Times by Managing through the Worst

Analyst Insight: For most companies, the management focus on order fulfillment concerns cost-containment. To lower operating expenses, companies should look to both cost savings (via efficiency gains) as well as cost avoidance (via accuracy improvements). Making these changes in the short term can yield long-term benefits, as those improvements that save costs now can also position companies to better handle the greater volumes that will follow a rebound in consumer demand.

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Transportation & Distribution: Moving Beyond Recessionary Tactics with Four Winning Strategies for Your Supply Chain

Analyst Insight: The economy and reductions in demand have focused priority on tactical initiatives within the supply chain. In 2010 there will be renewed focus beyond securing distribution efficiencies and renegotiating transportation rates (2009's top actions). As we exit the recession, companies are encouraged to embrace a 4-step strategy for transformational change.

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