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May 14, 2013
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The Competency you Keep — When Outsourcing Logistics

If you want a quick answer to the question, "What's new with 3PLs?" 4PLs would be as concise as you could get....More
supply chain regulations
May 14, 2013
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Trends Affecting Logistics Professionals

As the federal government gets more involved in regulating the supply chain, shippers are looking more to logistics service providers for their subject-matter expertise in specific regulatory requirements....More
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May 14, 2013
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What Gets Measured Gets Accomplished at Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin's Pike County Operations, occupying more than 3,800 acres in Troy, Ala., is part of the company's Missiles and Fire Control business....More
globalization of american innovation
May 14, 2013
Article
MHLnews

Make: Globalization - Making the Ugly American Extinct

Webster's New College Dictionary (a seldom used tool in the age of Wikipedia) defines globalization as, "The act, process, or policy of making something worldwide in scope or application."...More
automotive industry manufacturing plant
May 14, 2013
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MHLnews

Store: Automotive Industry - A Collective Look at Collecting Returnables

Returnable containers are valuable assets. Unfortunately, they're not top of mind among many supply chain workers....More
freight shipping documents online
May 14, 2013
Article

Move: Freight Forwarding Goes Paperless

Some industries generate a lot more paperwork than others. The freight shipping business is one of those....More
Rio Ammunition
May 14, 2013
Article
MHLnews

Move: Online Brokerage Keeps Ammo Flying

Rio Ammunition supplies its products to law enforcement, sporting clubs and pro shops worldwide. Although based in McEwen, Tenn., it also ships to many customers out of its Savannah, Ga., location. T...More
using transportation and freight brokers
May 14, 2013
Article

Move: Get Your Money's Worth When Going for Brokers 1

Transportation intermediaries allow shippers to move cargo without in-house logistics employees, rolling stock, an extensive network of intermodal service providers or the associated overhead....More
equal opportunity labor relations
May 14, 2013
Article

Compete: Regulatory Issues to Watch

Today's logistics professionals face many challenges, including compliance with a vast array of government regulations and the oversight of a wide spectrum of governmental agencies at both the state and federal level....More
May 14, 2013
Commentary
MHLnews

Andel and Handling: Strengthen Your Core

Strengthen Your Core You'll have to be strong to keep up with the speed of your supply chain's change. "We outsource logistics because it's not our core competency." ...More
May 14, 2013
Commentary
MHLnews

Logistically Speaking: A Supply Chain by Any Other Name Still Works the Same

The term supply chain management has been around for more than 30 years, but according to Rob Barrett, managing director, supply chain & operations with consulting firm KPMG, its days are numbered....More
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