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Few U.S. Companies Able to Make, Sustain Improvements in Collections, Payables and Inventory

The ability of the largest U.S. companies to collect from customers and manage inventory improved just slightly in 2011, while payables performance worsened, according to the 14th annual working capital survey from REL Consulting, a division of The Hackett Group and CFO Magazine.

Increased Delays, Security Checks at Canada-U.S. Border Cost Canadians More Than $19Bn a Year

Canada-U.S. border maintenance costs Canadian governments and taxpayers up to $19.1bn annually, according to a report from the Fraser Institute, a Canadian public policy think-tank.

Mining Industry Grapples With Going Green

Ian Darley, an inventory specialist in the mining industry, tells how he helped to pioneer a new method for storing materials on site - and eliminating a substantial amount of unnecessary packaging.

Humanitarian Logistics Still Vital

The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) continues to improve its capabilities, most recently by completing a mapping project that enhances the organization's ability to match the resources of its members with specific needs of relief agencies.

What Are U.S. Retailers Getting for Christmas?

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Retail Container Imports Expected to Come in 4.8 Percent Above 2011 Level

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 6.3 percent in August compared with the same month last year, and 2012 should show an increase of 4.8 percent over last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Strategic Alignment in 3PL Engagements

As with a marriage, the success of 3PL partnership is largely determined before the union is sealed, says Harry Drajpuch, CEO of Weber Logistics. Clarity about mutual expectations and the nature of the relationship, whether tactical or strategic, are issues that need to be thrashed out well in advance of any commitments.

Newgistics Acquires Colorado-Based AtLast Fulfillment

Newgistics Inc., a vendor of small-parcel delivery, returns-management and freight-shipping services, has acquired AtLast Fulfillment, a Colorado-based provider of fulfillment and warehousing services.

How J&J Is Introducing 'Lean' into the Supply Chain

After demonstrating significant success with lean manufacturing, Johnson & Johnson decided to apply lean principles for reducing waste to its supply chain.

Oracle Debuts JD Edwards Application for Service-Management Reporting

Oracle Corp. has developed a new application under the JD Edwards brand: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne One View Reporting.

Infor Teams Up With Consulting and Systems-Integration Specialist

Infor, a vendor of multiple business applications, has formed a strategic partnership with Business + Decision, an international consulting and systems-integration firm.

U.S. Xpress Partners With Maritime-Ontario for Cross-Border Shipping

U.S. Xpress Enterprises has joined with Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Ltd. to launch a North American cross-border shipping service.

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