Vested Outsourcing offers the potential for jaw-dropping savings and efficiencies. But it requires rethinking the way you contract with your supplier for services.
One of the best things about the annual CSCMP conference is the chance to re-engage with thoughtful, intelligent, and innovative professionals to learn what they expect and how they are preparing for whatever lies ahead.
U.S. manufacturing index posts strong August results
Institute for Supply Management's August manufacturing index points to growing economy.
Cass freight index turns up in August
After slipping in July, monthly shipping index resumes upward march.
St. Onge VP: Investments in Network Design Drive Sustainability
Paul Evanco, senior VP of St. Onge, argues that small initial investments in network design can yield big gains in reducing a company's carbon footprint. He says a well designed network can produce sustainability gains across a company's supply chain

Dematic Performance Manager
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New Products: Intelligrated
Learn about the latest technology offered by Intelligrated, including enhancements to its motor driven roller product and its I-Watch monitoring system for sliding shoe sorters.
Bracing for successKiva mobile fulfillment robots do the running at orthopedic device supplier DJO.
Sponsored by Kiva Systems
Carrier says soon-to-be-sold units no longer fit with company's core business.
It may sound like a slam-dunk, but producing labels that are both readable and comply with customers' requirements can be something of a trick. Here are some tips.
Emerging software movement could mean more choices, easier deployment for logistics, supply chain managers.
Today's up-and-coming supply chain professionals are no-nonsense, results-oriented types who are eager to make a splash. But recruiters take note: It's going to take more than money to snag one.
United Natural Foods will be launch customer.
Unmanned forklift developed for use in high-risk environments could find its way into commercial operations.
New design allows driver to check cell status, access control box without stopping truck, manufacturer says.
An integrated order picking system has slashed labor costs, boosted throughput, and virtually eliminated errors at KeHe Distributors' new DC. And it used ordinary technologies to do it.
Toyota Material Handling USA marked its 20th anniversary of production in the United States with the launch of its new 8-Series four-wheel AC electric lift truck.
Vocollect light-duty voice solution
Vocollect has unveiled a light-duty wearable voice solution for distribution centers and warehouse operations seeking to improve productivity and accuracy in selection, cycle counting, and other activities.
PC 4500 Series pallet truck
Crown Equipment Corp. now offers a fuel cell version of its PC 4500 Series center-control pallet truck.
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How To Increase Plant Space & Avoid New Construction Costs Learn how your organization can save costs, streamline logistics and improve company communications by keeping everything under one roof with the help of mezzanine floors. Presented by: Cubic Designs, Inc. |
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How to Choose the Right Lift Truck The choices you face when you buy a lift truck can be confusing, but the right one can help save you and your company money. Presented by: Yale |
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Dirty Little Secrets of the WMS Industry In this new industry report, you'll discover five secrets of WMS that you don't want to uncover after you've purchased a system. Presented by: HighJump Software |
The brass ring beckons
The results of a recent study about career paths could encourage supply chain professionals to set their sights on achieving an executive position.
Supply chain managers moving up the corporate ladder
A new study suggests that an increasing number of companies are recognizing the importance of having a highly placed supply chain leader in the organization.
Network redesign emerges as top priority in tough times
Companies see revising their distribution networks as one of the best ways to respond to challenging economic conditions.
Large companies cut back on the number of suppliers
The largest companies have trimmed the ranks of their suppliers by 15 percent, according to one vendor of supplier management software.
CSCMP offers new, pre-conference workshops
Learn about supply chain fundamentals and strategic issues at workshops the day before CSCMP’s 2010 Annual Global Conference in San Diego.





