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<description><![CDATA[The latest articles from Inbound Logistics magazine.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Intelligence in the Supply Chain]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/business-intelligence-in-the-supply-chain/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/bizintel_main_0413.png" /></p>Business intelligence tools support supply chain management by helping logistics professionals derive meaning from the data collected by logistics technology solutions. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 100 Logistics IT Providers &amp; Market Research Survey]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-top-100-logistics-it-providers-market-research-survey/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/top100_lit_main_0413.png" /></p>Logistics technology provides global supply chain managers with tools that help improve logistics operations. This market research survey and list of leading supply chain technology companies directs logistics professionals to the top software tools for their sector.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Electronics Logistics: Tech Transport TLC]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/electronics-logistics-tech-transport-tlc/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/electronics_main_0413.png" /></p>Companies shipping high-tech electronics face unique challenges requiring specialized best practices.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Africa: The Last Frontier]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/africa-the-last-frontier/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/africa_main_0413.png" /></p>A wealth of natural resources, growing labor force, and proximity to established and emerging consumer markets in Europe and Asia make Africa an attractive target for foreign exploration. The pace of development will depend on the cessation of social unrest, government collaboration, and continued investment in transportation and logistics infrastructure.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Communication: Connecting Supply Chains On The Go]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/mobile-communication-connecting-supply-chains-on-the-go/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/mobile_main_0413.png" /></p>Mobile communications tools track supply chain data such as shipment status, warehouse worker performance, truck location, and driver safety.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jason Mathers: Carbon Slasher]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/jason-mathers-carbon-slasher/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/readerprofile_mather_main_0413.jpg" /></p>Directing motor carriers to more fuel-efficient decisions drives Jason Mathers, senior manager, corporate partnerships at the Environmental Defense Fund. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Going Green to Save Green]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/going-green-to-save-green/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/casebook_caterpillar_main_0413.png" /></p>By switching to lighter-weight containers and consolidating inbound shipments, construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar cut both carbon emissions and costs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Minimizing Supply Chain Risk]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/minimizing-supply-chain-risk/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The ability to minimize supply chain risk and prevent disruptions depends on strong supplier relationships and well-developed contingency plans, says Chris Cameron of Elemica.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Navigating New IT Pathways]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/navigating-new-it-pathways/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Today's IT trends -- big data, cloud computing, integration, and visibility -- let business logistics managers harness technology in countless ways to find greater efficiency and economy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Your Processes Adding Value or Waste?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/are-your-processes-adding-value-or-waste/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Value-added warehouse processes such as kitting and assembling may be introducing overprocessing waste into your supply chain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[6 Secrets to Finding the Right 3PL]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/6-secrets-to-finding-the-right-3pl/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a third-party logistics (3PL) provider you can count on requires due diligence into performance history and resources, writes Kyle tGholston of Conexus.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Slow Steaming Good for the Supply Chain?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/is-slow-steaming-good-for-the-supply-chain/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Lars Kloch of SBS Worldwide, looks at the impact of slow steaming containerships on supply chain reliability, speed, and transport costs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;April 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-april-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_main_0413.png" /></p>E-commerce presents retailers with challenges and opportunities; Food regulation top of mind for 3PLs and shippers; Daktronics’ lean machine keeps production at home; Nike partners with Bluesign Technologies to facilitate sustainable sourcing program among supply chain partners.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;April 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-april-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_main_0413.png" /></p>Russia to invest in Far East rail network; London Gateway container port provides competition for Port of Felixstowe,Asia and Europe cited as most important markets for global shipping; Nestlé,Sainsbury’s,and The Co-operative Group pledge to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions; Ford considers sea-shipping in India to circumvent road network problems; Transportation capacity and weather threaten Brazil’s record soybean harvest]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Building an Effective Import Compliance Program]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/building-an-effective-import-compliance-program/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Import compliance programs facilitate restricted parties screening, recordkeeping, monitoring, review, and audit processes. A quality import compliance solution by a reputable logistics technology provider can help, says Jim Preuninger of Amber Road.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Connect and Collaborate to Better Manage Freight Spend]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/connect-and-collaborate-to-better-manage-freight-spend/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Managing freight spend and payments challenges many shippers because rules and regulations vary by geography. Supply chain professionals benefit most from a global solution built for freight spend, says Rick Erickson of Syncada.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Truckers and Shippers Prepare to Meet Over-the-Road Challenges]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/truckers-and-shippers-prepare-to-meet-br-over-the-road-challenges/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Maximizing truck utilization, managing Hours of Service regulations, and finding enough drivers pose major challenges for trucking companies, says Scott Vanselous of TMW Systems.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Transportation Management: A Layered Approach]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/transportation-management-a-layered-approach/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Transportation management systems (TMS) provide the ability to accurately predict shipping costs and manage shipment execution. A comprehensive TMS solution can also manage inbound shipments, serve as an RFP analysis tool, or facilitate real-time spot market quoting for appropriate modes, says Kerry Loudenback of TransportGistics Inc.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Strategic Approach to Optimizing Inbound Shipments]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-strategic-approach-to-optimizing-inbound-shipments/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Best practices for transportation management dictate that shippers contact all their carriers and ask for accurate rates per mile for multiple lanes before performing an optimization, says Nick Carretta of Ultra Logistics]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TMS Technology for Mid-Market Shippers]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/tms-technology-for-mid-market-shippers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Transportation management systems (TMS) have evolved to serve shipper needs, but few options exist for mid-size shippers. New offerings for this market balance ease of use, rapid implementation, and big return on investment, says Mitch Weseley of 3Gtms. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Quantifying Transportation Performance With Technology Tools]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/quantifying-transportation-performance-br-with-technology-tools/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Gathering transport spend data during the freight payment process, then marrying it with transportation management system data, arms shippers with valuable information for monitoring transportation key performance indicators (KPIs), says Shannon Vaillancourt of RateLinx.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Shipment Data to Meet Customs Requirements]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/managing-shipment-data-to-meet-customs-requirements/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Global customs agencies and trade regulations require shippers to obtain and communicate more shipment data. Technology tools help shippers manage and exchange shipment information, says Tracey Leonard of Choice Logistics.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Alaska: Logistics at the  Global Crossroads]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/alaska-logistics-at-the-global-crossroads/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/alaska_main_0413.png" /></p>Logistics providers operating in Alaska brave rough terrain and extreme weather conditions to serve the state’s residents and industries, which include seafood, oil and gas, and timber. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GTM: The World at Your Fingertips]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/gtm-the-world-at-your-fingertips/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/gtm_main_0313.png" /></p>Global trade management software offers greater shipment visibility and control, eases the pain of border-crossing compliance, and streamlines financial transactions—all from your browser.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Emerging Markets Break Through]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/emerging-markets-break-through/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/emergingmarkets_main_0313.png" /></p>Growth in overseas manufacturing spurred a boom in transportation of goods to and from developing nations. New emerging markets require shippers to reconsider their global operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sporting Goods Logistics: Keeping the Ball Rolling]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/sporting-goods-logistics-keeping-the-ball-rolling/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/sportinggoods_main_0313.png" /></p>Sporting goods manufacturers and retailers must manage seasonal peaks to avoid stockouts and meet online customers’ demand for prompt delivery. Supply chain technology helps provide visibility and track items during product recalls.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sharing the Load]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/sharing-the-load/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/transloading_wando_main_0313.png" /></p>Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Brian Morgan: Transportation Superconductor]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/brian-morgan-transportation-superconductor/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/reader_profile_morgan_main_0313.jpg" /></p>As director of logistics at electrical wiring equipment manufacturer Leviton, Brian Morgan drives transportation efficiencies to meet complex customer requirements.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Preparing Your Supply Chain For Seasonal Peaks]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/preparing-your-supply-chain-for-seasonal-peaks/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Plan for seasonal peaks by securing efficient labor, sufficient warehouse space, and reliable carriers. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s Hardened Arteries]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/americas-hardened-arteries/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The United States lags behind other nations in transportation policy and infrastructure funding, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Paying Too Much for Transportation? Benchmark Carrier Activities to Find Out]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/are-you-paying-too-much-for-transportation-benchmark-carrier-activities-to-find-out/</link>
<description><![CDATA[By reviewing shipment history, carrier assignments, and freight invoices, a benchmark study will accurately reveal your company’s transportation costs, writes Mike Challman, VP of North American Operations, ChemLogix.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[To Rebuild America&rsquo;s Economy, Keep Products at Home]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/to-rebuild-americas-economy-keep-products-at-home/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Rebuilding the U.S. economy through trade requires enabling domestic manufacturers to regain home markets, writes Alan Tonelson of the U.S. Business and Industry Council.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Tips for Landing a Successful Supply Chain Internship]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/five-tips-for-landing-a-successful-supply-chain-internship/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Internships in supply chain and logistics organizations help students to evaluate the company’s nature, culture, work environment and career advancement opportunities, writes University of San Diego MBA candidate Sweta Ashwarya.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;March 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-march-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_license_main_0313.png" /></p>Auto industry fuels Indian economy; Canada faces truck driver shortage; In wake of horse meat scandal, Tesco pledges transparency to customers; South Africa delays carbon tax scheme]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;March 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-march-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[North American railroads benefit from crude oil demand as pipeline debate lingers; E-commerce growth places new demands on DC development; American Automobile Association weighs in on truck weight restrictions;  Mid-sized consumer packaged goods companies struggle with retailer demands; BNSF announces plans to pilot natural gas-powered locomotives; Air freight industry struggles amid sluggish global economy]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Practices to Manage International Freight Spend]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/best-practices-to-manage-international-freight-spend/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Stephanie Miles of Amber Road offers advice on how shippers can manage the growing complexity of international supply chains and their associated increasing transportation costs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Freight Classification Changes Impact Shippers]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/how-freight-classification-changes-impact-shippers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[To avoid overpaying for transportation, shippers should audit freight bills to ensure the correct National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) is applied to their less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, says Chuck Fattore of RR Donnelley Logistics.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Georgia: Logistics Front and Center]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/georgia-logistics-front-and-center/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/georgia_main_0313.png" /></p>Locating manufacturing and distribution operations in Georgia gives businesses a logistics advantage, thanks to the state’s prime geographic location, transportation infrastructure, highly trained workforce, and business incentives.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[e-Commerce: Finding the Sweet Spot]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/e-commerce-finding-the-sweet-spot/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/ecommerce_main_0313.png" /></p>Online retailers seeking new sites for DCs and warehouses need the transportation infrastructure to support a constant, rapid-fire flow of shipments – plus a capable workforce, affordable utilities, and business incentives to help them get the most from their investment.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Distance Learning: Making the World Your Classroom]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/distance-learning-making-the-world-your-classroom/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/distance_learning_main_0213.png" /></p>Online logistics education programs train students for supply chain jobs through webcasts and discussion forums, while short on-campus residencies help students network with peers and professors.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Distance Learning Programs]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/distance-learning-programs/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/distance_learning_directory_main_0213.png" /></p>A sample of supply chain, logistics, and transportation degrees and certification programs offered partially or entirely online.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Less Than Containerload, More Than Worth It]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/less-than-containerload-more-than-worth-it/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/less_than_containerload_main_0213.png" /></p>The new wave of less than containerload (LCL) ocean services combines well-established networks, improved reporting, more certain delivery times, and end-to-end pricing.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ag Logistics: Growing Pains]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/ag-logistics-growing-pains/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/agriculture_main_0213.png" /></p>The success of U.S. agriculture depends on a functional transportation and logistics network that combines efficiencies and economies across all modes.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sander Eth: Putting Green Principles Into Action]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/sander-eth-putting-green-principles-into-action/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/readerprofile_eth_main_0213.png" /></p>As senior vice president, supply chain, at sustainable home goods company Bambeco, Sander Eth sows the supply chain with environmental principles. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crafting Logistics Provider Contracts That Cover All the Bases]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/crafting-logistics-provider-contracts-that-cover-all-the-bases/</link>
<description><![CDATA[When negotiating logistics service provider contracts, shippers should ensure they are clear on payment terms and special conditions.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Learning on the Job]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/learning-on-the-job/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Educational resources – including online learning and accelerated MBA programs – abound for people working in or pursuing supply chain jobs, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[You&rsquo;re Faced With a Recall. Can You Find That Product?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/youre-faced-with-a-recall-can-you-find-that-product/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Automated traceability technology allows companies to locate products anywhere in the supply chain, minimizing the impact of product recalls, writes Tom Kozenski of JDA Software.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Core Competencies Every Supply Chain Manager Should Master]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/five-core-competencies-every-supply-chain-manager-should-master/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Supply chain jobs require that professionals master five core competencies, including global business leadership and integrated value chain design, writes Paul Dittman of University of Tennessee - Knoxville.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Plan Ahead to Avoid Overproduction]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/plan-ahead-to-avoid-overproduction/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Producing or purchasing too much inventory leads to waste and carrying costs. Companies can apply the Lean principle of Takt time to ensure the right level of product is on hand to meet customer needs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;February 2013&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-february-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_benetton_main_0213.png" /></p>Benetton follows apparel trend and detoxes supply chain; Apple CEO Tim Cook proves demand forecasting is best left to experts; Wisconsin public-private partnerships invest in rail; Amazon and Texas settle sales tax dispute, move forward; The Alaskan Brewing Company uses spent grain as new energy source.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;February 2013&nbsp;]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-february-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_border_efficiency_main_0213.png" /></p>Streamlining border regulations more critical to GDP growth than eliminating tariffs; McDonald's Australian business introduces iOS app that tracks food sources; Internet usage disparity in China raises concerns; Indonesia to export cargo ships from China in the face of rising logistics costs; Aussie wool growers target Vietnam for expansion; U.S., Mexico align border security initiatives.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Management: The Great Equalizer]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/supply-chain-management-the-great-equalizer/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/eq_intro_main_0113.jpg" /></p>In a business world defined and dictated by change, supply chain management balances challenges and competitive advantage. Companies large and small are leveraging transportation and logistics best practices to act as great equalizers. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Demand-Driven Logistics: Remote Control]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/demand-driven-logistics-remote-control/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/eq_demand_driven_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Adopting demand-driven logistics can increase visibility, drive supply chain efficiency, and offset any market advantage your competitors might have.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Transportation &amp; Distribution: Geared to Demand]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/transportation-distribution-geared-to-demand/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/eq_transportation_distribution_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Schwan’s Home Services optimized its distribution network by using a hybrid insourced/outsourced model; and Sun-Maid Growers of California used collaborative distribution to create better economies of scale in its transportation operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Technology: The Leading Edge]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/technology-the-leading-edge/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/eq_technology_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Innovative technologies are helping companies improve visibility into their supply chains and gain better control over inventory, service, and cost.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Materials Handling Equipment: Flex Appeal]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/materials-handling-equipment-flex-appeal/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/eq_materials_handling_main_0113.jpg" /></p> The materials handling landscape is shifting to accommodate traditional brick-and-mortar and Internet retailers’ changing needs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Workforce Management: The Human Factor]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/workforce-management-the-human-factor/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/eq_labor_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Solid workforce training, appropriate metrics, and well-designed incentive programs give companies an advantage in building their supply chain labor pool.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Site Selection: You Are Here]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/site-selection-you-are-here/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/eq_site_selection_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Choosing the right location for your distribution center can give your business significant edge. Here’s how the pros decide where to go.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trimming Your Transportation Spend]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trimming-your-transportation-spend/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/transportation_spend_main_0113.png" /></p>Leveraging IT, reconsidering warehouse processes, and conducting periodic network optimization projects are just three of many strategies that enable shippers to not only trim costs, but ensure that transportation spending supports overall business goals.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Resilient&hellip;Responsive&hellip;Determined: Rails Focus on the Future]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/resilient-responsive-determined-rails-focus-on-the-future/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/rail_trends_main_0113.png" /></p>At the annual RailTrends conference, industry experts shared insight on trends, opportunities, and challenges facing North American railroads.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Reader Profile Reunion: Where Are They Now?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/a-reader-profile-reunion-where-are-they-now/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/where_are_they_now_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Visit with three supply chain professionals who were featured in the Reader Profile column in 2007-2009, and find out what they’re up to these days.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Logistics Leadership: Secrets to Success]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/logistics-leadership-secrets-to-success/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/logistics_leaders_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Logistics professionals seeking to become supply chain executives can gain insight from the perspectives of four logistics experts, who share their knowledge about the skills and experience needed to climb the logistics career ladder.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Transportation Advocacy: Shippers Stand Up for Their Rights]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/transportation-advocacy-shippers-stand-up-for-their-rights/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/advocacy_main_0113.png" /></p>Logistics and supply chain professionals are finding a greater need to speak out and educate government officials on key issues affecting transportation, logistics, and supply chain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S.&mdash;Mexico Trade: Two-Way Traffic]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/us-mexico-trade-two-way-traffic/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/mexico_feature_main_0113.png" /></p>The emergence of integrated third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, expanded and improved intermodal service offerings, and creative collaborations to optimize transport resources has prompted many companies to expand operations in Mexico.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Comfort Zone: A Better, Faster FTZ]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/comfort-zone-a-better-faster-ftz/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/ftz_main_0113.png" /></p>The Alternative Site Framework designation is changing the Foreign Trade Zone landscape, allowing shippers a more expedient process for streamlining the supply chain.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Southeast Asia: Region on the Rise]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/southeast-asia-region-on-the-rise/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/southeast_asia_main_0113.png" /></p>Southeast Asian nations – particularly Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand – represent a region of rapid economic growth, thanks to high U.S. import volumes. Infrastructure and regulatory challenges could impede progress, however.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Transportation Liability: Busting Seven Common Myths]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/transportation-liability-busting-seven-common-myths/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/liability_main_0113.png" /></p>Understanding transportation liability is not just for lawyers any more. Shippers need to pay closer attention to contract language and the details of shipper and carrier insurance policies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Locking Down Supply Chain Security]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/locking-down-supply-chain-security/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/transport_security_main_0113.png" /></p>To ensure cargo security in the global supply chain, understanding the challenges, studying best practices, and putting a comprehensive plan in place are critical components.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Loadboards &amp; Exchanges: Finding the Perfect Match]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/loadboards-exchanges-finding-the-perfect-match/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/load_boards_main_0113.png" /></p>Shippers, carriers, brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers use electronic loadboards to communicate opportunities, whether it's freight to be shipped or trucks to be filled. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Take Your Pick]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/take-your-pick/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/picking_technology_main_0113.png" /></p>Companies choosing between voice-directed and pick-to-light technology often find that the right choice is a combination of both.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Project Logistics: Handling the Big Challenges]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/project-logistics-handling-the-big-challenges/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/project_logistics_main_0113.png" /></p>Project logistics requires specialized knowledge, experience, and equipment. Shippers of oversized loads, heavy equipment, and other unusual items rely on service providers to move their project cargo.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your 3PL Financially Healthy?]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/is-your-3pl-financially-healthy/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/financial_health_main_0113.png" /></p>An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Conduct a financial checkup of your potential 3PL partners before you sign the contract.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Inbound Logistics&rsquo; Winter Reading Guide 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/inbound-logistics-winter-reading-guide-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/winter_reading_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Whether you want to casually brush up on your supply chain management techniques or drastically reorganize your purchasing processes, you’ll find the knowledge you need in the pages of these supply chain resources. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[William Gregory: Into Africa]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/william-gregory-into-africa/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/reader_profile_gregory_main_0113.jpg" /></p>As global supply chain coordinator at satellite communications technology provider VT iDirect, William Gregory tunes into signals from trading partners in Africa to ensure regulatory compliance.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cloud-Based WMS Fires Up Supermercados Supply Chain]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/cloud-based-wms-fires-up-supermercados-supply-chain/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/casebook_groceries_main_0113.png" /></p>Peruvian supermarket chain drives DC network realignment with a new cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) warehouse management system (WMS).]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improved Warehouse Operations: Cause to Celebrate]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/improved-warehouse-operations-cause-to-celebrate/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/dcsolutions_oriental_trading_main_0113.png" /></p>A warehouse control system that integrates voice-directed picking technology, a high-speed sortation system, and scanning technology streamlined party goods supplier Oriental Trading Company’s picking, packing, and shipping operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Inventory Replenishment: A Push in the Right Direction]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/inventory-replenishment-a-push-in-the-right-direction/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/toolkit_tuesday_warehouse_main_0113.png" /></p>Close-out retailer Tuesday Morning implemented Interlink’s WHSe-LINK warehouse management system to receive, store, and allocate its daily inbound shipments of unique SKUs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Supplier Compliance]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/improving-supplier-compliance/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Developing an effective supplier compliance program requires planning and communication, writes Peter Wharton of IBM. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Force Multipliers]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/supply-chain-force-multipliers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[By providing end-to-end visibility, demand driven logistics practices deliver competitive advantage and solve supply chain challenges for businesses of all sizes, writes Publisher Keith Biondo.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Great Equalizer]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-great-equalizer/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Supply chain management makes a difference by empowering companies to do more with less, and project a stronger competitive force, writes Editor Felecia Stratton. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Surveying the Home Delivery Landscape]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/surveying-the-home-delivery-landscape/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Retailers and shippers need to find ways to meet consumers’ changing demand for home delivery services, while maintaining adequate margins and finding new avenues for continued growth, writes Foster Finley of AlixPartners.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Signs Your Production Logistics Needs Help]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/five-signs-your-production-logistics-needs-help/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Production logistics can increase an operation’s efficiencies and save companies money by creating the right blend of technology, equipment, and disciplined processes to ensure materials get where the are needed to keep production flowing, writes Tom Stricker of HK Logistics.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yard and Dock Management Tools: An Extra Set of Eyes in Your Facility]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/yard-and-dock-management-tools-an-extra-set-of-eyes-in-your-facility/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Yard and dock management systems use real-time and physical data to assist facilities in efficiently managing operations such as loading dock visibility, live and staged trailer coordination, and turn time management, writes Eric Breen of 4SIGHT.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Training Tomorrow&rsquo;s Logistics and Transportation Executives Today]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/training-tomorrows-logistics-and-transportation-executives-today/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Education providers are introducing supply chain education programs to prepare students to be the logistics and transportation executives of the future, writes Juan D. Morales of Stanton Chase International.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[St. Louis: New Gateway to Asian Markets]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/st-louis-new-gateway-to-asian-markets/</link>
<description><![CDATA[For new businesses or those seeking to grow trade relationships, St. Louis represents a gateway to Asian markets, writes Tim Nowak of the World Trade Center St. Louis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wasting Away to Meet Sustainability Goals]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/wasting-away-to-meet-sustainability-goals/</link>
<description><![CDATA[An average distribution center generates or handles anywhere from 100 to 1,000 tons of solid waste each year that could be reduced, reused, or recycled. Emily P. Davis of Exel/DHL Supply Chain Americas  outlines five keys for helping waste management and other sustainability programs succeed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;January 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-january-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_illustration_main_0113.jpg" /></p>Shifting production and consumption patterns push inter-regional trade; Ford tinkers with polymers, finds hidden green; Motorola Mobility flexes its supply chain with outsourcing approach; American consumer electronics companies more transparent than Asian competitors; Smaller Florida ports bullish on Panama Canal-triggered growth potential; Retail supply chain sophistication makes overstock sales obsolete; Sustainability and CSR rank low in procurement priorities; Retailers fail to appreciate the true power of mobility]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;January 2013]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-january-2013/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_tesco_trailer_main_0113.png" /></p>Russia’s retail renaissance depends on transportation and logistics development; Kazakhstan emerging as logistics hub along Eurasian land bridge; Canada’s transportation and distribution industry remains lone bright spot; Indian Railways raises rates to improve infrastructure; CMA CGM buys stake in Port of Long Beach terminal; Tesco pilots longer reefer trailers; Aeronautical industry finds new path to unionize across supply chain; Global forwarding associations merge; China’s e-commerce crunch puts squeeze on real estate market; Fujifilm expands into South America; Chinese fruit consumption enhances trade connections with Thailand; Middle East awaits transport and logistics boom as new markets emerge]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Connectivity-Visibility-Optimization: Three Keys To a Successful Supply Chain Trading Partner Network]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/connectivity-visibility-optimization-three-keys-to-a-successful-supply-chain-trading-partner-network/</link>
<description><![CDATA[A well-oiled trading partner network allows one-to-many and many-to-many partners to collaborate and communicate using a single source of truth garnered from real-time information, writes Christopher P. Mazza of IAS.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Lean Supply Chain: A Field of Opportunity]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/the-lean-supply-chain-a-field-of-opportunity/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Lean Supply Chain is a system of interconnected and interdependent forces that operate in unison to accomplish overarching supply chain objectives, writes Robert Martichenko of LeanCor Supply Chain Group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Outsourcing for Newbies, and a Refresher for All]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/outsourcing-for-newbies-and-a-refresher-for-all/</link>
<description><![CDATA[To preserve working capital and promote flexibility, many companies choose to leverage the capabilities of a third-party-logistics (3PL) provider for carrier spend, facility occupancy, and more, writes John Wagner Jr. of Wagner Logistics.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Strategic Acquisitions to Satisfy Your Customer Base]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/using-strategic-acquisitions-to-satisfy-your-customer-base/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shippers want 3PL partners that not only responsively evolve service networks and capabilities to flex with the market, but also can anticipate and be ready to meet future service requirements, writes Ray Greer of BNSF Logistics.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Measuring Customer Service: The Up-and-Coming KPI]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/measuring-customer-service-the-up-and-coming-kpi/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/customer_service_caliper_main_1212.jpg" /></p>Customer service is improving as some shippers and their service providers work to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure customer service metrics.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Food Logistics Taps into Tech Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/food-logistics-taps-into-tech-solutions/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/smart_food_icons_main_1212.jpg" /></p>Monitoring and tracking tools applied to temperature-controlled shipments ensure that perishables in the cold chain maintain the right conditions, protecting food safety and consumer health, and minimizing product shrink.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Panama Canal: More Questions Than Answers]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/panama-canal-more-questions-than-answers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/panama_canal_panorama_main_1212.jpg" /></p>As Panama Canal expansion nears completion, global shippers gain a viable alternative for shipping ocean cargo from Asia to U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Career Solutions: Closing the Talent Gap]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/career-solutions-closing-the-talent-gap/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/careersolutions_main_1212.jpg" /></p>With an eye toward the looming logistics labor shortage, some companies are working studiously to attract millennials.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Victor Hougan: Finding a Love for Logistics]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/victor-hougan-finding-a-love-for-logistics/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/reader_main_1212.jpg" /></p>Victor Hougan is set to soar in his new logistics position with aerospace supplier Primus International.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[An Appetite for Refrigerated Warehousing Improvement]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/an-appetite-for-refrigerated-warehousing-improvement/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/dc_solutions_bob_evans_main_1212.jpg" /></p>Food company Bob Evans entrusted Millard Refrigerated Services with its warehousing and distribution operations. The two businesses worked together to expand both their supply chain capabilities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cutting LTL Costs]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/cutting-ltl-costs/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Shippers must develop clear and effective request for pricing (RFP) processes to secure the best less-than-truckload service. Danny Slaton of SMC3 offers tips for developing better RFPs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Sandy Showed Me]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/what-sandy-showed-me/</link>
<description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton sees the supply chain industry's true colors firsthand. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Measuring the Value of Collaboration]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/measuring-the-value-of-collaboration/</link>
<description><![CDATA[In a true collaborative relationship between purchasing and logistics, order and routing pattern planning comprises a single, optimized decision process that yields measurable results, writes Bill Michalski of ArrowStream.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Logistics: It&rsquo;s Where The Jobs Are]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/logistics-its-where-the-jobs-are/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects increases in both employment growth and replacement needs within transportation and logistics occupations. Educational programs assist in filling these job openings with a skilled and knowledgeable workforce, writes Dr. Jennifer S. Batchelor, Program Director, Transportation and Logistics Management, American Public University System.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Playing the Waiting Game]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/playing-the-waiting-game/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Identify the sources of delay to reduce the time workers spend waiting for instructions and supplies. Lean tools such as Kanban and Total Productive Maintenance can help, writes Paul A. Myerson.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[3PLs Create a Unified Supply Chain Voice]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/3pls-create-a-unified-supply-chain-voice/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and other supply chain businesses are making an effort to manage their collective public image in the face of union disputes and other issues. Joel Anderson, president and CEO of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), explains how IWLA’s Public Policy Center seeks to help them achieve their goals.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trends&mdash;December 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/trends-december-2012/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/trends_main_1212.jpg" /></p>A recent study evaluates Army logistics performance; Midwest drought threatens Mississippi River trade; Mondelēz International invests $400 million in global supply chain sustainability program; big box retailers battle over Kindle sales]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Logistics&mdash;December 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/global-logistics-december-2012/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/global_main_1212.jpg" /></p>DHL invests in India’s under-developed retail supply chain; China ramps up rail construction to counteract global trade sluggishness; European Union pilot program tests efficacy of using bicycles to deliver urban shipments; AP Moller-Maersk turns attention away from shipping]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ports and Shippers Prepare for the Post-Panamax Age]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/ports-and-shippers-prepare-for-the-post-panamax-age/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Panama Canal expansion, to be completed in 2015, will impact global commerce and affect trade patterns to the U.S. East Coast. Ports such as PortMiami are preparing themselves to accept the new class of mega cargo ships, says Bill Johnson of PortMiami.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Connecting Through an Online Network Gives Supply Chain Partners Strength in Numbers]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/connecting-through-an-online-network-gives-supply-chain-partners-strength-in-numbers/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The cloud-based Real Time Value Network enables trading partners to plan, execute, monitor, and synchronize in real time all of the business processes and events that take place throughout their extended supply chains, says Greg Brady of One Network Enterprises.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Weaving a New, Strong North American Presence]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/weaving-a-new-strong-north-american-presence/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/a_and_b_main_geodis_wilson_1212.jpg" /></p>Third-party logistics provider (3PL) Geodis Wilson helps apparel company Desigual establish its U.S. warehousing, distribution, and retail operation, and ensure shipment visibility and tracking.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Window of Opportunity]]></title>
<link>http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/a-window-of-opportunity/</link>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/userfiles/a_and_b_main_cardinal_1212.jpg" /></p>Window and door maker Simonton partners with Cardinal Logistics for dedicated delivery to dealers and big box retailers across the United States.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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