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Carriers, Shippers Mitigate Losses From HOS Rules, But Worry About Round Two
Productivity losses from the new hours-of-service rules have been less than anticipated, thanks to efforts by shippers and carriers, but both sides worry about additional changes that may be on the way.
Former Analyst Heads Project To Help Supply Chains Prepare for the Unpredictable
A conversation with Larry Lapide, research director of Supply Chain 2020, a project of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.
Supply-Chain Managers' Dilemma: Balancing Long-Term Value With Need to Control Cost
While many companies curb investments in new supply-chain systems and process change, some take the long view. They're spending now, to realize big payoffs later.
CooperVision Scales Up Logistics Operations To Keep Pace With Rapid Growth
CooperVision was rapidly growing its contact lens business even before recent acquisitions that added significant new volume. Fortunately, the company already had a plan to increase and improve its logistics capabilities well under way.
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HP's Logistics Strategy: Simplify, Standardize and Optimize
A conversation with John Frasca, director of global logistics procurement at Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, Calif
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Need to Know Legal Aspects of Logistics Has Never Been Greater
Even the best companies forget that their supply chains are only as strong as the transportation system that supports them. Unfortunately, capacity constraints, high costs and other problems portend serious transportation problems. The answer is having the right transportation executive on staff who understands the legal and operational challenges ahead.
Vertical Solutions for Straight Up Supply Chain Performance
Application vendors and logistics providers are finally getting the message: Manufacturers and retailers want vertical solutions that focus tightly on their industry challenges.
Shippers Seek New Strategies for Managing Transportation Procurement
With capacity tightening, the pendulum has swung in carriers' direction. But there are still ways in which shippers can cut costs and assert control over transportation.
Revlon Plows Through Productivity Plateau Without New IT Investments
A conversation with Dave Laverty, vice president of Materials Management Worldwide, at Revlon Consumer Products Corp.
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New Solutions Help Companies Find the Return In Returns Management
Greater attention and respect come to returns management as companies learn to exploit its potential for saving money and generating a positive customer experience.
Sunoco's Shipping Process Inside Its Plants Goes from Manual to Highly Optimized
A conversation with Gordon Heisler, director of transportation operations at Sunoco Inc., in Philadelphia.
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Warehouse Operations a Special Challenge in Natural Resources
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