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For anyone who thinks about issues of physical distribution, the challenge of getting 12 million books to the right place at the right time under strict security requirements is a compelling story.
More companies are planning, building, and operating DCs with an eye toward environmental sustainability. It's not just good corporate citizenship; it's also good business.
Since its inception, the league has been at or near the center of every battle over freight transportation regulation in Congress, in the agencies, and in the courts.
The days when heavy trucks idle away the evening at truck stops and freight yards may be numbered. States and municipalities are cracking down on the practice, and DCs may be forced to follow suit.
One of the ironies of modern supply chain management is that the rush to global sourcing boosts demand for energy even as world petroleum output may be peaking.
Seeking faster transit times and greater certainty, a growing number of importers are moving products directly to customers without going through the DC.
The logistics challenges of moving shipments to the moon or Mars are very much like the logistics and distribution problems managers face every day in more earthbound DCs. It is a matter of knowing what needs to move when, and then delivering it reliably.
It's often said that managing a global supply chain is a lot like running a three-ring circus. But instead of a whip, you need technology and good partners.