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Susan K. Lacefield
Associate Managing Editor
Susan Lacefield has been working for supply chain publications for the past nine years. Before joining DC VELOCITY, she was an associate editor for Supply Chain Management Review and wrote for Logistics Management magazine. She holds a master's degree in English.
Lots of smoke, not much fire
An arcane technical bulletin on sprinkler systems ignited a firestorm among pallet users before being withdrawn this spring. But the controversy continues to smolder.
Get more bang from your pick-to-light buck
Here's how to get the most out of your pick-to-light investment.
Hide and seek
Until 2006, Kraft's trailer tracking activities looked more like a game of hide and seek than an orderly yard management process. Some low-cost RFID tags, software, and a GPS changed all that.
A tale of two reorganizations
After seismic corporate shakeups, two food and beverage industry giants re-evaluated their transportation strategies ... and came to completely different conclusions.
Financial aftershocks rattle the supply chain
A tougher lending climate could trigger an unfavorable ripple effect across logistics and distribution operations, experts contend.
How green are your pallets?
Which is more environmentally sustainable: the lightweight plastic pallet or the biodegradable wood one? It's more complicated than it might sound.
"green" gear takes sting out of Burt's Bees' expansion
Concerns for the environment had kept Burt's Bees from embarking on a much-needed DC expansion project. But "green" equipment and fixtures helped allay those concerns.
Surcharge survival strategies
As fuel prices soar, many shippers figure the only thing they can do about rising fuel surcharges is complain. They're wrong.
In a whole new light
When its pick-to-light system kept breaking down, hair-care products manufacturer Goody knew it was time to update its equipment. A 2006 retrofit solved the problem while boosting productivity and accuracy.
Is RFID ready to jump into the pool?
With its unmatched track-and-trace capabilities, RFID would seem a natural for use in pallet pools. So why is it taking so long to catch on?
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