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Visibility tools that keep an eye on inventory across multiple locations, including goods in transit, are proving a powerful weapon in the battle to reduce stocks.
Researchers at the U.S. Marines' new test lab are looking at ways to conserve water and energy at operating bases in Afghanistan. It's not just a PR initiative; their efforts could save lives.
Two decades after leaving DOT's top job, James H. Burnley remains plugged into the Washington transportation scene. And he's concerned about some of what he sees.
A year ago, Del Monte Foods had to send out a lift truck and driver whenever it needed something retrieved at its pet food DC. Now, all it takes is a vehicle.
After dropping from 2008 to 2009, salaries for distribution and logistics professionals have started to creep up again, according to DC Velocity's annual survey.
When John T. "Jock" Menzies of the American Logistics Aid Network visited earthquake-ravaged Haiti in March, he had an abstract idea of what he would encounter. Being face to face with the reality was another matter.
Finding constructive ways to address restrictive Chinese government policies will be key to future export growth, says Erin Ennis of the U.S.-China Business Council.
The latest "middleware" programs have eased the hassles of getting different software apps to "talk" to each other. Developments now under way promise to make it easier still.
Supply chain managers alone can't cure our addiction to oil. But efforts like the SmartWay program and green DC design are steps in the right direction.