Going green with a little help from your friends: interview with David Hyatt
Companies embarking on supply chain sustainability programs don't have to go it alone, says David Hyatt of the University of Arkansas. In fact, they'll go farther faster by partnering with other businesses and outside agencies.

Con-way Freight to test CNG-powered vehicles
First two trucks to hit the road in Chicago by mid-year.

Free trade ... management software, that is
Developer of global trade management solutions is betting users will like a free, simplified version of its product enough that they'll upgrade to the real deal.

Logistics on the big screen
Ocean shipping and a forklift are key plot elements in a couple of entertaining films.



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The long reach and implications of growth in e-commerce
The long reach and implications of growth in e-commerce
John White, president of Fortna, explains how the growth in e-commerce is fundamentally changing the rules of the supply chain game, even for those companies not involved in online sales.
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Eliminate Costly Footsteps in the DC
Eliminate Costly Footsteps in the DC
A Mobile On-Demand Label Printing/PC Station, consisting of Newcastle Systems' Mobile Powered Workstation and your Auto-ID Technology will eliminate footsteps while increasing productivity in your DC
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ProMat 2011: From the Show Floor - Dematic
ProMat 2011: From the Show Floor - Dematic
Dematic's new products include RapidPick, a goods-to-person system, LaserTrucks+, a pallet truck solution that operates on voice commands, and a web-based app providing information on Dematic products and their performance within your operations.

Cloud-Based WMS: Is it Ready for Prime Time? Cloud-Based WMS: Is it Ready for Prime Time?
Join DC VELOCITY Editor at Large James Cooke and Frank Camean, founder of the systems integrator 4SIGHT Supply Chain Group, for a discussion on the pros and cons of cloud-based WMS solutions.





"Inventory nightmares" highlight importance of good asset tracking
The consequences of failing to keep track of inventory can be dire, as these tales of woe demonstrate.

Rough-and-ready handheld takes on wilderness duties
U.S. Forest Service selects a ruggedized mobile computer for data collection in the great outdoors.
A tale of two 3PL studies
A tale of two 3PL studies
The results of two longstanding research projects on third-party logistics hold some practical lessons for shippers and service providers. Here are a few highlights from the latest studies.


How green is your parcel carrier?
Climate Counts, a group devoted to fighting climate change, issues environmental scorecards for four largest parcel carriers.
Now that's military support
Four tales from the front illustrate how troops of the 101st Sustainment Brigade, a logistical support unit, are working to make life a bit better and easier for their fellow soldiers.

Forklifts keep those dogies rollin' at annual rodeo
Nearly 100 donated lift trucks move everything from hay bales to concert equipment at the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Voice made easy
Voice made easy
Outdoor retailer Cabela's wanted the advantages of voice technology but not the costs and hassles of a large-scale implementation. Could it find a system that filled the bill?

Inventory control software
Wasp Barcode Technologies has released Version 6 of its Wasp Inventory Control software.

Storage shelf converter system
Lista International Corp. has introduced the Lista Shelf Converter System.

Electric delivery vehicles
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and Enova, a developer of hybrid-electric and all-electric drive systems and components, have launched a program to make electric vehicles more accessible to fleets.

5 Mistakes Distributors Make When Selecting an Enterprise Software System 5 Mistakes Distributors Make When Selecting an Enterprise Software System
Learn from the experiences of other distributors who have been through the ERP selection process and not only lived to tell about it, but brought great benefit to their companies.
Presented by: Epicor
When 99% Just Isn't Enough: Benefits of Improved Read Rates in Logistics Scanning When 99% Just Isn't Enough: Benefits of Improved Read Rates in Logistics Scanning
This paper will explore how improving barcode read rates with new image-based technology can shorten return on investment of capital equipment.
Presented by: Cognex
E-Fulfillment Trends Report E-Fulfillment Trends Report
This in-depth study explores best practices, common challenges and emerging trends in e-fulfillment nationwide.
Presented by: Saddle Creek

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Where the rubber meets the robots
Where the rubber meets the robots
Robotic Industrial Trucks make smart moves at automotive supplier YUSA.
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