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May 1, 2008

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Cynics Need Not Apply

The comment I overheard was, Okay, so whats in it for me? We were filing out of the keynote speakers address on sustainability at NA 08; however, the...

Strange Bedfellows

Because we have the technology and drive to pursue all things green, we like to think weve evolved beyond the smog. A critical part, however, is missing....

Sweet Smell of Success

In keeping with the sustainability theme of this months issue, I thought Id clean up my desk and recycle some of the news releases I get in overwhelming...

A Little Knowledge

Whoever said, What you dont know cant hurt you obviously never had to deal with OSHA, Sarbanes-Oxley, upper management or any of the other necessary reporting...

Fuel-Cell Power Payback

Wal-Mart . General Motors. FedEx. Bridgestone. Michelin. These are just a few of the giants that have used fuel-cell-powered vehicles to move materials....

The 12 Most Costly Conveyor Maintenance Mistakes

By Thomas E. Betts Many companies dont give much thought to conveyor systemsuntil theres a breakdown. Then, a conveyor becomes a major issue. Production...

SustainabilityTechnical Feasibility: How Doing the Right Thing Makes Cents

There are two major facets of the sustainability topic: Where weve been and where were going. Theres nothing to be done about what created todays state...

Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

By Terry Glass Improving supply chain efficiency is often measured by hitting certain targets. The targets, however, that supply chain managers are aiming...

Beyond the Usual Suspects

By Peter Spellman When it comes to green technology in material handling, the usual suspects are obvious: Solar-powered distribution centers save energy,...

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2012 Top 10 Predictions for the Supply Chain in 2012



2012 will see the consumer take a more prominent role in directing the course of supply chain management, as volatile demand has become the new norm.

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