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James A. Cooke

Editor at Large

James Cooke has more than two decades' experience as a journalist covering logistics and transportation as well as supply chain strategy and technology. A former editor at Logistics Management magazine, he has earned numerous awards for his well-written, in-depth articles spotlighting developments in distribution. During his tenure at that publication, he served in such roles as news editor, international editor, feature writer, technology editor, and, finally, executive editor. Among his many accomplishments was winning the award for Most Valuable Editor in the Supply Chain Group at Reed Business Information. Along with several members of the DC VELOCITY team, he helped drive the 1997 launch of Supply Chain Management Review. He is a frequent speaker on the logistics conference circuit, including CSCMP, MHIA, and WERC.

Techwatch: 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.

Transportation Management Systems: Shipper jitters lift TMS sales
Despite a lackluster economy, sales of transportation management software remain surprisingly strong. But it's not optimism that's fueling the growth; it's fear of the future.

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.

Newsworthy: Wal-Mart to cut produce supplier base
Retailer to consolidate fruit, vegetable suppliers in bid to reduce global supply chain costs.

Techwatch: Software developer working on "crystal ball for rates"
Transportation technology company says new model predicts truckload rates by lane a month out.

2010 Economic Outlook: Survey: DCs shift to "recovery mode"
Respondents to DC Velocity's 2010 Outlook Survey are guardedly optimistic about the economy. But they're not easing up on their cost-cutting efforts just yet.

Techwatch: What your WMS vendor doesn't want you to know
When it comes to providing support for warehouse management software, third-party maintenance firms can offer an attractive, low-cost alternative to vendors.

Techwatch: "Managed services" offer shortcut for software users
A growing number of supply chain software vendors will not only sell you their apps but also run them for you.

Commentary: Get ready to cut down on carbon
Looming legislative and industry mandates mean distribution managers will soon have a new job responsibility: cutting carbon emissions.

Grocery: Are grocers ripe for automation?
After years of holding out, a few big grocers have reversed course and begun automating their DCs. Now the question is, will others follow suit?

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