Top 10 logistics challenges for 2010 (and beyond)
Economists tell us the economy is improving, but the logistics/supply chain community will likely face challenges throughout the year. Here's what to watch for.

Parcel sector lone bright spot in USPS's dismal 10-year outlook
Gains in package traffic won't be enough to offset decline in overall mail volumes, study says.

New data could reshape infrastructure debate
Forthcoming research could finally provide numbers to show how investment in roads and bridges would pay off for entire nation.

Picking & Packing: 10 tips for improving piece picking
If your DC is typical, you're probably doing more piece picking today than you did a decade ago. Here are some tips for improving that part of your operation.

"Pop" culture icon turns 50
Bubble Wrap, the cushioning material best known for protecting products and providing stress relief to millions, celebrates its golden anniversary.

Pallets cause of recent Tylenol recall?
Johnson & Johnson cites contaminated wood pallets as possible cause of musty odor that triggered health complaints.

RedPrairie to be acquired by private equity firm; Descartes launches all-cash bid for Porthus
RedPrairie announces planned sale to New Mountain Capital. Meanwhile, Canada's Descartes makes offer for Belgium-based global trade management software specialist.

iPhone app a no go for DCs
iPhone bar-code scanning app may be cheap, says one analyst, but it can't stand up to the rigors of warehouse operations.

Software that tracks your carbon (so you can cut it)
New carbon mapping software measures the CO₂ generated by your supply chain and suggests ways to reduce it.

Dr. John Mentzer dies; was renowned supply chain educator, author
Dr. John T. (Tom) Mentzer, one of the nation's most prominent supply chain educators and authors, died Feb. 26 after a long illness.

Global Logistics - Europe: Lego's game-changing move
The toymaker's bold decision to serve Europe and Asia from a single DC in the Czech Republic cut logistics costs by 20 percent. But bringing the new operation up to Western European standards wasn't exactly child's play.

CSCMP seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award
Know someone who's made a big contribution to the profession? Then consider nominating him or her for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 2010 Distinguished Service Award.

Building a New DC: An inside look at Jackson Family Wines' new eco-friendly DC
It's already acclaimed for its sustainable farming and water conservation practices. But Jackson Family Wines took its eco-initiatives to a whole new level last year when it built a sprawling, earth-friendly DC.

FedEx pledges $500,000 to fight Mexican road congestion, pollution
Carrier to collaborate with EMBARQ to promote sustainable transport projects in select Mexican cities.

Going green one DC at a time
As the public policy debate over global warming continues, sustainability initiatives in business seem alive and well. There are good reasons for that.

Commentary: Commentary: Firearms are our best defense against pirates
The decision to arm merchant ships may carry some risks. But it also appears to be our best hope for keeping crew members out of harm's way.

Once again, there's a Pagonis on the (logistics) job in Iraq
Son of famed general is one of the logistics experts charged with coordinating the removal of equipment from U.S. military bases.

Carrier recruitment efforts target vets
Real-world experience, management skills, and a strong work ethic make ex-military logisticians attractive to employers.

Lift Trucks: Training, enforcement called key to reducing forklift accidents
Advanced safety equipment can help, but the real key to reducing lift-truck accidents lies in training and enforcement.

Crown moves into IC lift truck market
After 50 years of making electric vehicles, Crown unveils its first internal-combustion lift truck.

Lift Truck Fleet Management: Cost pressures boost interest in lift truck fleet management services
As they struggle with costs in a down economy, lift truck fleet managers are turning to outside specialists for help.

Systems Integration: Disaster planning for DC operations
Your company may be prepared for fires, floods, and labor strikes. But does it have a plan for dealing with material handling system breakdowns?

strengthening their hand
Boston Rack International announces merger with Base Manufacturing.

Packaging: Koch cranks up the volume
When a new line of business caused backups at Koch Entertainment's packing stations, an automated packaging system cleared the logjam. Now the music and film distributor is shipping a lot more orders in much less time.

Fourth-generation Storage Retrieval Machine
Westfalia Technologies has developed its fourth-generation Storage Retrieval Machine (SRM) for the unit load automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) market.

ProFlow TrakSteer carts
Kinetic Technologies introduces the ProFlow TrakSteer series of industrial-quality carts with four-wheel steering.

AccuSpeechMobile for Field Force Automation
Vangard Voice Systems announces the availability of AccuSpeechMobile for Field Force Automation (FFA).

Warehouse Management For Wholesale Distributors: The Adaptive Supply Chain Network Learn how an adaptive fulfillment network deals with SCE processes that reside in DCs but impact the larger ecosystem of an adaptive supply chain network. Presented by: SAP

2009 Secondary Packaging Outsourcing Report Increased flexibility and reduced costs are two top reasons why manufacturers are outsourcing their secondary packaging services. Presented by: Saddle Creek

Perfect Order Fulfillment for Wholesale Distribution Superior order management can be a competitive edge, improving customer satisfaction and retention as well as the bottom line. Presented by: SAP