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<title><![CDATA[Integration: The Dawning of a New Era]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-dawning-of-a-new-era/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/integration_newera_main.jpg" /></p>When baseball cap maker New Era’s business growth hit critical mass, it realigned its distribution operations, fusing Menlo Worldwide Logistics’ outsourced solutions with its global supply chain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Integration: Making e-Fulfillment a Pet Project]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/making-e-fulfillment-a-pet-project/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/integration_petfood_main.jpg" /></p>Deploying a warehouse management system (WMS) on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis allowed online retailer PetFlow.com to manage its own fulfillment operations without a large capital investment.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Integration: United They Stand for Corporate Responsibility]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/united-they-stand-for-corporate-responsibility/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/integration_united_main.jpg" /></p>Grocery store chain United Supermarkets achieved its sustainability goals by certifying chain of custody within a tight-knit supplier network and integrating responsible practices into daily business operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Integration: Call of the X-duty]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/call-of-the-x-duty/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/integration_xduty_main.jpg" /></p>Nussbaum Trucking and Wabash National collaborated with appliance maker Electrolux to create the X-duty trailer, which combines the protection and security of a dry van with the strength of a heavy-duty flatbed trailer, allowing Electrolux to use the same trucks for its inbound raw material and outbound finished goods shipments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Integration: Bucking Convention]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/bucking-convention/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/integration_buck_main.jpg" /></p>Buck Knives’ lean integration has allowed the company to sharpen efficiencies in its manufacturing operation, increase output, and pull back production from China.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tiger Grants: Road Work Ahead?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/tiger-grants-road-work-ahead/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/tigergrants_main_0112.jpg" /></p>The Department of Transportation's third set of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants provides funding for a range of projects.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Scrutinizing Supply Chain Security]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/scrutinizing-supply-chain-security/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/security_main_0112.jpg" /></p>The logistics sector is using new approaches, mandates, and technologies to support global supply chain security.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Security Guard: Questions and Answers with Dennis Omanoff]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/security-guard-questions-and-answers-with-dennis-omanoff/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/execqa_security_main_0112.jpg" /></p>In an exclusive interview with Inbound Logistics, Dennis Omanoff, senior vice president, chief supply chain officer, chief procurement officer, corporate facilities and real estate for McAfee Inc., shares his view of supply chain management, security, and the U.S. business climate.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Purchasing Managers: Minding Everyone's Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/purchasing-managers-minding-everyones-business/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/purchasingmgr_main_0112.jpg" /></p>With companies intent on optimizing the supply chain, purchasing managers have emerged as key players in the business plan. To be successful, they need to communicate, collaborate, and venture into new territory.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Behind the Buzz About Flexible Automation]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/behind-the-buzz-about-flexible-automation/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/materials_handling_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Thanks to e-commerce, many distribution centers are now fulfilling a greater number of smaller orders – rendering conventional materials handling automation systems somewhat outdated. Is flexible automation  the next frontier?]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Smarter Trucking Saves Fuel Over the Long Haul]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/smarter-trucking-saves-fuel-over-the-long-haul/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/truckfuel_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Trucking companies around the world are looking to boost fuel economy by improving driver behavior, and they are using on-board technology to monitor and control what goes on behind the wheel.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Incoterms to Simplify Global Sourcing]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/using-incoterms-to-simplify-global-sourcing/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/incoterms_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Using International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) in transportation contracts give shippers more control over transport and delivery terms. Simon Kaye, CEO of Jaguar Freight Services, explains how importers can use Incoterms Group F for better shipment control.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retracing the Trails of the Iron Horse]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/retracing-the-trails-of-the-iron-horse/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/ironhorse_main_0112.jpg" /></p>A group of determined leaders, engineers, and industrialists helped drive the westward expansion of the Transcontinental Railroad. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Logistics Lets the Games Begin]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/logistics-lets-the-games-begin/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/sports_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Major sports events require intensive logistics planning. Here, a behind-the-scenes looks at the preparations for the 2012 Super Bowl XVLI in Indianapolis and 2011 PGA Championship near Atlanta, Georgia. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sold! Ports Help Close the Deal on Economic Development]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/sold-ports-help-close-the-deal-on-economic-development/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/portrealestate_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Demand for industrial real estate near U.S. seaports is outpacing demand for industrial sites in general. Whether it actively buys and develops land or simply improves its own facilities to draw more interest, port authorities are crucial partners in regional economic development initiatives.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[In Mexico, Rail is On a Roll]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/in-mexico-rail-is-on-a-roll/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/mexico_main_0112.jpg" /></p>As more manufacturers establish plants in Mexico, and as Mexican railroads improve their infrastructure and services, demand for rail transportation within the country and across the border with the U.S. continues to rise.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[On the Docket]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/on-the-docket/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/legislative_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Key legislative and regulatory items on Capitol Hill will have a bearing on transportation and logistics in 2012 and beyond. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cheers! Managing the Spirited Supply Chain]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/cheers-managing-the-spirited-supply-chain/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/alcohol_main_0112.jpg" /></p>A look at the logistics challenges faced by companies shipping alcoholic beverages, and some practices for dealing with those challenges. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[John Hodge: Feeding a Need]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/john-hodge-feeding-a-need/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/reader_hodge_main_0112.jpg" /></p>John Hodge, director of supply chain at Prince Agri Products, creates organizational efficiencies, reduces costs, and optimizes material flow.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Transporting Wind Turbines: An Oversized Challenge]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/transporting-wind-turbines-an-oversized-challenge/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/casebook_wind_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Moving wind energy components requires considerable planning efforts and expense. Wind equipment manufacturer enXco Inc. tackles the challenge of transporting turbines and towers via truck and barge.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Scoop on Route Accounting Automation]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-scoop-on-route-accounting-automation/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/toolkit_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Ice cream distributor Berliner scoops up savings with an automated direct store delivery solution that helps drivers manage customer information collected along their routes.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[High-Reach Lift Trucks: Moving On Up]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/high-reach-lift-trucks-moving-on-up/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/dcsolutions_tippmann_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Thanks to a fleet of new forklifts, Interstate Warehousing is growing upwards rather than outwards. The Crown RM 6000 lift truck is helping it expand capacity and eliminate wasted space.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ensuring a Worry-Free ERP Implementation]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/ensuring-a-worry-free-erp-implementation/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Choosing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendor that addresses flexibility, scalability, and upgrade and maintenance costs can help provide a smooth solution implementation. David F. Ross of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, offers his advice on selecting the right ERP system.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Lost Art?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/a-lost-art/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Today's supply chain professionals are tough, practical, and undeterred by the specter of failure, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Art of Integration]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-art-of-integration/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton discusses supply chain integration, citing articles from the January 2012 Logistics Planner issue.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protesting Economic Ignorance]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/protesting-economic-ignorance/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Political protesters must be aware of their actions' consequences, as proven by the financial losses caused by the Occupy movement's Dec. 2011 protest at the Port of Oakland. Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick reviews the damage, and reveals the true victims.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Your Company Against Load Board Scams]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/protecting-your-company-against-load-board-scams/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shippers can avoid load board scams by taking the time to research the companies with which they do business, writes Jeff Vielhaber, TTS.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[On a Roll: How a New Auto Plant Revived a Town]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/on-a-roll-how-a-new-auto-plant-revived-a-town/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Congressman Lynn A. Westmoreland shares his perspective on West Point, Georgia’s manufacturing revival spurred by the opening of the town’s Kia Motors plant.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Four Simple Questions for Improved Picking Performance]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/four-simple-questions-for-improved-picking-performance/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Slotting is the concept of using data analysis to assign every part a location based on its specific attributes. Determining the best type of storage equipment, stock quantity, and location for each stock keeping unit (SKU) yields more efficient picking operations, writes Christian Rueckerl.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Online Education: An Ideal Medium for Logistics Professionals]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/online-education-an-ideal-medium-for-logistics-professionals/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Online education allows logistics professionals flexible access to broadening their knowledge of supply chain topics, writes Dr. Oliver Hedgepath, American Public University.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Effectively Managing Supply Chain Risk?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/are-you-effectively-managing-supply-chain-risk/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Managing risk in the supply chain requires that shippers address issues such as product safety, environmental concerns, labor management, and social responsibility.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Steps to Improving Food Product Traceability]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/5-steps-to-improving-food-product-traceability/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Retailers can implement technology and processes to increase traceability and gain greater visibility into their supply chain, which helps track and retrieve products in the event of a product recall, writes Brendan Lowe, Aldata Solution.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Carriers Keep Great Drivers Behind the Wheel]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-carriers-keep-great-drivers-behind-the-wheel/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Driver turnover takes a significant hit to motor carriers’ bottom lines, undermines safety performance and customer service, and exacerbates the capacity shortage. Trent Dye of Paramount Freight Systems explains why focusing on retaining drivers makes more sense than trying to recruit new ones.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Launching a Sustainability Initiative Can Be as Easy as 1-2-3]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/launching-a-sustainability-initiative-can-be-as-easy-as-1-2-3/</link>
<description><![CDATA[While some organizations and industries may have operations that naturally lend themselves to sustainability efforts, all companies should be empowered to review their shipping and supply chain operations through the lens of sustainability.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;January 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-january-2012/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Supply chain trends for 2012; update on transportation issues in California, Washington, Kentucky, and South Dakota; reverse logistics helps retailers generate customer goodwill and create demand; airport warehousing demand soars; FAA regulations limit pilot flight time; Coca-Cola extends its environmental stewardship; Trucking industry responds to Hours-of-Service legislation]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;January 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-january-2012/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_main_0112.jpg" /></p>Ocean carrier consolidation continues; Cargo theft in Brazil is a growing problem; England looks to support beer supply chain; United States and Canada ease cross-border barriers; Africa touts transportation integration as means for economic development; India softens foreign investment rules to stimulate retail growth; Europe’s downturn impacts Asia; Ocean industry considers container weight regulations; China’s 3PL market set to explode; Global companies confront corporate social responsibility]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Supply Chain Strategy: Decision Points]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-supply-chain-strategy-decision-points/</link>
<description><![CDATA[In strategic supply chain analysis, multiple groups of decision makers may have conflicting interests, since there can be an impact across departments and business units. Aaron Baker of Damco USA offers two global supply chain strategy examples that illustrate the decision makers and decision variables needed to ensure the chosen solution is optimal for the business.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Responsive and Flexible Logistics Management Solutions for 2012 and Beyond]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/responsive-and-flexible-logistics-management-solutions-for-2012-and-beyond/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Companies require a logistics technology platform and an integrated set of services that can adapt to the pressures of a changing market, writes Glenn Riggs of Odyssey Logistics & Technology.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Role of Cloud-Based LTL Content in Smarter Supply Chains]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-role-of-cloud-based-ltl-content-in-smarter-supply-chains/</link>
<description><![CDATA[On-demand content delivered via cloud-based tools such as CarrierConnect XL help shippers connect with less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, writes Danny Slaton of SMC3.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tough Economic Times Require LEAN Logistics Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/tough-economic-times-require-lean-logistics-solutions/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Forward-thinking organizations are pursuing lean assessments to evaluate their supply chain, combined with innovative lean solutions to help them design the future state of their value stream, writes Eric Lail of Transportation Insight.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Superstar Service: Supply Chain Strategies Win Satisfied Customers]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/superstar-service-supply-chain-strategies-win-satisfied-customers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/customer_svc_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Retailers such as Brookstone, BuySeasons, Pet Supplies Plus, and Wayfair streamline their supply chains to deliver better customer service.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Foodservice Logistics Brings Value to the Table]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/foodservice-logistics-brings-value-to-the-table/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/foodsvc_main_1211.jpg" /></p>The harsh economy is driving an increased need for top-notch supply chain management in the foodservice industry. Here, a look at how some restaurants are feeding their hunger for smart logistics strategies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mitigating Supply Chain Risk]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/mitigating-supply-chain-risk/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/sc_risk_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Well-defined business practices, thorough contracts, physical security, and active planning, help mitigate supply chain risk.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Graduates: Now What?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/career-solutions-supply-chain-graduates-now-what/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/career_sol_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Top-performing supply chains focus on attracting and retaining talent — both technical ability and leadership. Here’s how to find and nurture true supply chain competency.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jill Hesselroth: Opportunity Knocks]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/jill-hesselroth-opportunity-knocks/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/hesselroth_reader_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Jill Hesselroth, vice president, global supply chain at Nortech Systems, analyzes the company’s supply chain to identify opportunities for improvement and leads the implementation of those improvements.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Inbound Transportation: All On Board FOB]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/managing-inbound-transportation-all-on-board-fob/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/casebook_tbctire_main_1211.jpg" /></p>By helping tire importer TBC Corporation convert its inbound transportation to free-on-board (FOB) terms and control freight costs, American Global Logistics rolled out a supply chain transformation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Boosting Supply Chain Sustainability]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/boosting-supply-chain-sustainability/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Optimizing packaging, streamlining transportation, and maximizing space usage are among the ways businesses can boost their supply chain sustainability, writes Alan Amling of UPS.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Delivering the Final Smile]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/delivering-the-final-smile/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The use of new technology and tools—such as email, cellphones, and  social media—allows shippers to stay involved, from order to final-mile delivery, no matter what the shipment, to create a superior customer service experience.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Invisible Discipline]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-invisible-discipline/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Even with the sophisticated tools available to today's manufacturing and retail businesses, we struggle to optimize supply chain flows – and to agree on how the supply chain discipline should be viewed, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Warning! Dangerous Lack of Support for Hazmat Professionals Ahead]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/warning-dangerous-lack-of-support-for-hazmat-professionals-ahead/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Companies responsible for shipping or carrying dangerous goods need qualified hazardous materials professionals, writes Anne Barry, Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles. The Blueprint for Success initiative strives to elevate recognition of the critical function performed by these experts.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VMS Lifts Warehouse Labor Productivity]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/vms-lifts-warehouse-labor-productivity/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Vehicle management systems allow lift truck operators to complete pre-operation checklists electronically, saving valuable production time, writes Joe LaFergola of The Raymond Corporation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Safety Measurement System: A Flawed Assessment of Motor Carrier Conduct]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-safety-measurement-system-a-flawed-assessment-of-motor-carrier-conduct/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology is a flawed approach to assessing motor carrier safety performance, writes Tom Sanderson, CEO of Transplace, and chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient, and Competitive Truck Transportation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Safeguarding Your Supply Chain Against Rising Fuel Prices]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/safeguarding-your-supply-chain-against-rising-fuel-prices/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shippers can protect their supply chains against rising fuel costs by optimizing distribution networks, creating a flexible infrastructure, and managing shipping practices.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;December 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-december-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_main_1211.jpg" /></p>C.H. Robinson and Menlo Logistics Worldwide streamline managed TMS services; Ohio, Wisconsin, and California transportation legislation; GE opens renewable energy DC; Order fulfillment process grows in complexity]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;December 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-december-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_mol_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Japanese steamship lines consider merger; Russia becomes a center of excellence for project logistics; Indonesia’s transport infrastructure is lacking]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Joplin is Rebuilding and Open for Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/joplin-is-rebuilding-and-open-for-business/</link>
<description><![CDATA[In the wake of a destructive tornado, the Joplin, Missouri, community banded together to provide healthcare services and begin rebuilding, writes Rob O'Brian, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dedicated Refrigerated Fleet Helps Food Distributor Keep Its Cool]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/dedicated-refrigerated-fleet-helps-food-distributor-keep-its-cool/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/ab_cardinal_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Distributor United Natural Foods Inc. worked with third-party logistics (3PL) provider Cardinal Logistics to consolidate from a multiple carrier network for its inbound logistics transportation to a dedicated contract carriage arrangement. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Superior Service, Seven Days a Week]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/superior-service-seven-days-a-week/</link>
<description><![CDATA[When Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation outsourced its import and export shipping to Geodis Wilson, it reaped numerous supply chain benefits, such as reduced shipping times and improved shipment visibility, as well as avoiding duty and taxes.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reliable In-Store Deliveries Fit to a Tea]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/reliable-in-store-deliveries-fit-to-a-tea/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/ab_ryder_milos_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Manufacturer Milo’s Tea Company outsourced its fleet to Ryder Supply Chain Solutions under a dedicated contract carriage arrangement. Benefits included reduced transportation costs, increased efficiency in managing seasonal surges, and improved fleet and driver reliability, which helped Milo’s better serve its customers.


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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Freight Consolidation Drives Auto Supply Chain Efficiency]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/freight-consolidation-drives-auto-supply-chain-efficiency/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/ab_protrans_main_1211.jpg" /></p>Automotive component supplier IAC needed better control, visibility, and reporting to help weld its supply chain into a cohesive unit. ProTrans delivered innovation and customized solutions designed to control costs along IAC’s network.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Expedited Carriers: The Fast and the Furious&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/expedited-carriers-the-fast-and-the-furious/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/fast_and_furious_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Logistics technology helps turbo-charged expedited carriers move freight for shippers with an extreme need for speed. Con-way Truckload, FedEx Custom Critical, Old Dominion Freight Line, Schneider National, and UPS share their perspectives. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthcare Supply Chain Costs: A Tough Pill to Swallow&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/healthcare-supply-chain-costs-a-tough-pill-to-swallow/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/healthcare_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Organizations all along the healthcare supply chain are taking a dose of smarter procurement and logistics practices to cure high costs and treat ailments in other areas of the business.
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryan Gellert: Climbing High&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/ryan-gellert-climbing-high/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/profile_gellert_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Ryan Gellert, vice president, supply chain management, at mountain sports products company Black Diamond Equipment handles global demand planning, sales and operations planning, global procurement, logistics, and in-house customer service. He views helping launch a new division in Asia as a pinnacle of his career.
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting a Handle on Transportation Costs]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/getting-a-handle-on-transportation-costs/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/casebook_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Plumbing fixture manufacturer TOTO Global Group’s U.S. division tapped third-party logistics provider Transplace to benchmark its truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal freight spend.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Increasing Warehouse Productivity]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/increasing-warehouse-productivity/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/no_main.gif" /></p>More efficient operations are the key to warehouse productivity – and, in turn, more satisfied customers, according to Kenco’s Jason Minghini.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[@Home With Demand-Driven Logistics&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/at-home-with-demand-driven-logistics/</link>
<description><![CDATA[UPS My Choice, a new direct-to-home delivery service, turns consumers into inbound logistics practitioners.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Certifiable?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/are-you-certifiable/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Pursuing continuing education provides logistics professionals a career development advantage. Supply chain management professional certifications help employers identify job candidate skills. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shipper&rsquo;s Choice: One Freight Forwarder or Many?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/shippers-choice-one-freight-forwarder-or-many/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shippers should consider the advantages of placing their supply chain needs in the hands of a single freight forwarder or multiple agents, writes Julian Keeling, Consolidators International Inc.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RFID and Supply Chain Visibility: You Can&rsquo;t Manage What You Can&rsquo;t See&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/rfid-and-supply-chain-visibility-you-cant-manage-what-you-cant-see/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology helps transportation and logistics organizations gain visibility into their global supply chains and boost return on investment (ROI), writes Ralph Lieberthal, Motorola Solutions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Strengthening International Cargo Security]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/strengthening-international-cargo-security/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Air cargo security requires aggressive international mandate and top-down focus on identity verification and data analysis, writes Steve Vinsik of Unisys Corporation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;November 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-november-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_urban_1111.jpg" /></p>Urbanization creates need for logistics innovation; Ford expands supplier carbon emissions reporting program; Global 3PLs are growing by region; The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway remains a vital contributor to the U.S. economy; Manufacturers embrace supply chain management with mixed results; Trucking revenue is on the rise. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;November 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-november-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_cargo_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Lufthansa Cargo reacts to Frankfurt Airport night flight ban; The International Air Cargo Association calls for review of emissions trading scheme; Thailand floods lead to global parts shortage; U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking program starts up; Japan considers Trans-Pacific Partnership, United States too.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Ship in Alaska&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-ship-in-alaska/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/how_alaska_main_1111.jpg" /></p>The variety of cargoes that fly in and out of Alaska—ranging from time-sensitive medical supplies and oil field equipment to perishable seafood—means companies must identify specific shipment needs and align them with asset and service requirements. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Balance Export Demand&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-balance-export-demand/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/how_bnsf_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Shifting global trade dynamics and emerging export markets with explosive growth potential present U.S. growers and other industries with new challenges—as well as opportunities to create more efficient solutions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Improve Maritime Cargo Security]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-improve-maritime-cargo-security/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/how_cosco_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Shippers can ensure ocean cargo security by taking steps such as using C-TPAT checklists, performing random container inspections, applying security seals, shipping through secured ports, conducting security training, and following U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidelines.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Benefit from SaaS TMS&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-benefit-from-saas-tms/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/how_leanlogistics_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Transportation and logistics technology solutions such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transportation management systems (TMS) enrich and empower the user community by integrating partners and aggregating data.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Manage Peak Season Variability]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-manage-peak-season-variability/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/how_nfi_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Unpredictable consumer habits, the economic downturn, and limited ocean carrier capacity have transformed the traditional peak shipping season. Now shippers are preparing for a new reality: peak season variability.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Evaluate a 3PL Partner]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-evaluate-a-3pl-partner/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/how_protrans_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Shippers, carriers, and small intermediaries that rely on third-party logistics (3PL) service providers to manage non-core logistics and supply functions, access capacity, and tap technology capabilities must review 3PL performance periodically to ensure quality service. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Ensure Successful Transportation of Your Project Cargo]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-to-ensure-successful-transportation-of-your-project-cargo/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/how_transera_main_1111.jpg" /></p>Project logistics presents unique transportation challenges. Moving project cargo requires collaborative partnership, attention to detail, and constant communication across the supply chain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Intermodal Inroads]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/intermodal-inroads/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/intermodal_main_1011.jpg" /></p>Carriers, port authorities, and other service providers are working to keep intermodal going strong. Here’s a look at some of the newest developments in intermodal transportation around North America.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Rail Infrastructure: On the Right Track]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/improving-rail-infrastructure-on-the-right-track/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/rail-intermodal_main_1011.jpg" /></p>Railroads continue to ramp up capital spending on infrastructure and equipment, leading to new intermodal services that prompt more shippers – and motor carriers – to adopt multimodal approaches.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Rise of the Supply Chain Executive&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-rise-of-the-supply-chain-executive/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/ceo-rising_main_1011.jpg" /></p>Supply chain professionals get a lift as more companies grow to appreciate the strategic value of a well-run logistics operation.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Communications: Managing Supply Chains on the Go]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/mobile-communications-managing-supply-chains-on-the-go/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/mobilecomm_main_1011.jpg" /></p>Mobile devices and applications have become the go-to tools for logistics and transportation professionals looking to stay connected and keep their supply chains moving forward.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Katie Reuland: Down to Business&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/katie-reuland-down-to-business/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/profile_reuland_main_1011.jpg" /></p>Katie Reuland, director of operations at bedding manufacturer Down Etc., rests easy knowing she has optimized the company’s container shipments. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Compliance Through TMS: A Beauty of an Idea&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/csa-compliance-through-tms-a-beauty-of-an-idea/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/casebook-loreal_main_1011.jpg" /></p>CSA 2010 regulations inspire global cosmetics company L’Oreal USA to create a qualification program that holds its fleet of 80 carriers to higher safety standards.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Your Supply Chain Against Disruption]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/protecting-your-supply-chain-against-disruption/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Dr. Jeff Karrenbauer of supply chain solutions provider INSIGHT offers tips for protecting against supply chain disruption.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Intermodal: A Means, Not an End&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/intermodal-a-means-not-an-end/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Intermodal shipping reduces transport costs by rationalizing long-haul bulk moves between road, barge, rail, and occasionally air, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reading the Signs&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/reading-the-signs/</link>
<description><![CDATA[In supply chain management, indicators external to your enterprise, but internal to your supply chain, deserve your attention, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rails Give Agricultural Industry Seeds to Grow&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/rails-give-agricultural-industry-seeds-to-grow/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Paul Hammes of Union Pacific outlines how rail industry infrastructure investments provide capacity and reliable service to the agriculture industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Intermodal Right For You?&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/is-intermodal-right-for-you/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ChemLogix’s Stephen Hamilton  explains why limited truck capacity and fuel costs make intermodal an attractive transportation alternative.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Building Operational Excellence Through EDI]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/building-operational-excellence-through-edi/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Companies that limit their use of EDI to fundamental transactions, such as purchase orders and invoices, are missing an opportunity to strengthen their customer service and overall competitiveness, writes Chad Collins, HighJump Software.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;October 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-october-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_flaport_main_1011.jpg" /></p>U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules against Port of LA; Florida Inland Port signs MOU with Jacksonville Port Authority;  Parcel shippers primed for change; Proposed FTZ rules changes threaten U.S. manufacturing.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;October 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-october-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_bmw-china_main_1011.jpg" /></p>BMW uses Eurasian land bridge to move parts; Geodis deploys hybrid refrigerated truck in Lille; Canadian trucking industry and economy sees economic recovery; Shipping industry calls on the United Nations to fight piracy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Illinois-Missouri Bi-state Region: Logistics Center of Attention]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/illinois-missouri-bi-state-region-logistics-center-of-attention/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/bistate_main_1011.jpg" /></p>A central location, well-developed transportation infrastructure, emerging trade connections with Asia and South America, and unified vision for economic development have made the bi-state metropolitan area around St. Louis a global intermodal crossroads.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Panama Canal Expansion Will Be a Supply Chain Game Changer&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-panama-canal-expansion-will-be-a-supply-chain-game-changer/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The upcoming Panama Canal expansion will have a substantial impact on the U.S. supply chain and its efficiencies, writes Gary Forger, Material Handling Industry of America.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Strategic Logistics Sites: In the Right Place At the Right Time]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/strategic-logistics-sites-in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/greatsites-dotmap_main_1011.jpg" /></p>Discover the logistics advantages of the Buffalo Niagara region; Joplin, Missouri; Southern California; and Nebraska.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Love it or Hate it, CSA is Here to Stay]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/love-it-or-hate-it-csa-is-here-to-stay/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trucking_safety_main0911.jpg" /></p>Inbound Logistics gauges the trucking industry’s response to safety issues, with a look at CSA’s impact, and truckers that lead the way in safety performance.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Looking Down the Road]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/looking-down-the-road/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/truckexecs_v2_main0911.jpg" /></p>Inbound Logistics spoke to CEOs at five leading motor carriers and logistics service providers about the issues driving change for their companies and the industry.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trucking Perspectives 2011: Exclusive Inbound Logistics Research]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trucking-perspectives-2011-exclusive-research/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/truck_perspectives_main0911.jpg" /></p>Inbound Logistics' annual motor carrier survey provides an in-depth look at the trucking sector, addressing growth areas and obstacles such as CSA, hours of service rules, capacity and driver shortages, fuel surcharges, and freight brokerage.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Truckers Play Role in Homeland Security]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/truckers-play-role-in-homeland-security/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Curt Shewchuck, chief security officer, Con-way Freight discusses how the carrier's security protocols helped avert a terrorist threat.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Bright Side of Logistics in India]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-bright-side-of-logistics-in-india/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/india_qa_main0911.jpg" /></p>There is more to India’s supply chain scene than its shortcomings. APL Logistics’ David Frentzel shares insights from a recent tour of his company’s Indian facilities and meetings with shippers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Angela Duesterhaus: Joining the Jet Set]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/angela-duesterhaus-joining-the-jet-set/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/profile_deusterhous_main911.jpg" /></p>Angela Duesterhaus, logistics and export compliance manager at PAS Technologies in North Kansas City, Mo., talks about her recent projects and describes how a disappointment in a previous job taught her a valuable lesson. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Delivering a Slice Of Fresh Supply Chain Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/delivering-a-slice-of-fresh-supply-chain-solutions/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/casebook_pizza_main_0911.jpg" /></p>A new  inbound/outbound logistics operations solution helps pizza chain Papa John's handle rapid expansion.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Building Efficiency Into Your Supply Chain]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/building-efficiency-into-your-supply-chain/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ellen Fontaine, VASCOR Ltd, offers advice for boosting supply chain efficiency.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Refrigerated Trucks Haul More Than Just Perishables]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/refrigerated-trucks-haul-more-than-just-perishables/</link>
<description><![CDATA[No longer hauling just fresh produce and other groceries, today’s truck and trailer refrigeration systems also keep other high-value loads at ideal temperatures and humidity levels so they arrive safely at their final destinations, writes Thermo King’s Tom Kampf.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Freight at Rest is Freight at Risk]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/freight-at-rest-is-freight-at-risk/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Motor freight carriers employ a variety of strategies to keep cargo secure in transit, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Time for Freight Classification Reform]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/its-time-for-freight-classification-reform/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The National Motor Freight Classification standard doesn't meet the needs of today's freight market, writes Associate Editor Perry A. Trunick. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Drawing Value from Managed Drayage Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/drawing-value-from-managed-drayage-solutions/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Outsourcing drayage services to a 3PL can gain shippers significant savings, writes Chris Cline of Corporate Traffic.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Inventory Intelligence: The Key to Unlocking Omni-channel Retailing]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/inventory-intelligence-the-key-to-unlocking-omni-channel-retailing/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Retailers who succeed at integrating their inventory intelligence can cut costs, accelerate turns, and build revenue by driving high-fidelity information back into the supply chain, aligning it with shopper demand, write Tyco Retail Solutions’ Karen Bomber and Jim Caudill.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;September 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-september-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_shakespeare_main0911.jpg" /></p>Best-in-class service parts excellence relies on integration; Truckers are wary about new equipment investments; CSA rules confuse truckers; Amazon invests in new products and warehouses; AAR and Amtrak relations derail]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;September 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-september-2011/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_swiss_main0911.jpg" /></p>Switzerland foreign direct investment soars; Asian inflation threatens continuing growth; Port of Kingston and CMA CGM Group sign MOU; UK government claims Irish truckers are operating illegal cabotage; The Port of Hartlepool challenges UK government to clarify renewable energy policies]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[APIs Enrich Software Users&rsquo; Experience]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/apis-enrich-software-users-experience/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Tom Heine, CEO, Aljex Software Inc., explains how application programming interfaces (APIs) enrich software users’ experience by connecting them to Web tools.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting a Handle on Specialized Transportation Costs]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/getting-a-handle-on-specialized-transportation-costs/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Specialized carriers can help shippers cut transportation and fuel costs when moving heavy equipment, writes David Lowry, Bennett Motor Express.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Coordinated Transportation Improves Margins for Wholesalers]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/coordinated-transportation-improves-margins-for-wholesalers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Leading wholesalers understand the limitation of planning transportation in a silo, writes Manhattan Associates’ Mike Mulqueen.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Freight Payment and Auditing Services: Finding the Hidden Gold]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/freight-payment-and-auditing-services-finding-the-hidden-gold/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/freightpmt_main0911.jpg" /></p>Freight payment and auditing services can unlock money-saving operations data.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nebraska: Lasting Logistics Appeal]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/nebraska-lasting-logistics-appeal/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/nebraska_main0911.jpg" /></p>Nebraska’s central location, dedicated workforce, and affordable industrial power combine to create an ideal site for logistics operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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