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2014 Supply Chain Innovation Awards – Presented by SupplyChainBrain & CSCMP

December 16, 2014

Innovation of the Year: Disruptive technology products must get to market faster than ever, and a product innovation center at Flextronics reconfigures the supply chain to do just that. Runner-up: Sears Holdings Corp. Finalists: Intel, Fast Logistics, Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council

Labelmaster Offers Early 49 CFR Book for Hazmat Shipping

December 15, 2014

Labelmaster

Labelmaster is offering its Early 49 CFR book, with up-to-date domestic regulations for the shipping and transportation of hazardous materials, six months prior to release of the government’s new 49 CFR regs.

Managing the High-Risk Business of High-Tech

December 15, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

You would think that proper risk management would be top of mind for high-tech supply chain executives. So why do they keep getting it wrong?

The Driver Shortage: Are We Headed Over a Cliff?

December 12, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The nationwide driver shortage just won't go away. And shippers are paying the price.

Echo Global Logistics Joins CargoNet to Reduce Theft Risk

December 12, 2014

Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics has joined CargoNet to reduce its risk of cargo theft and provide an additional level of security for clients.

Carrier Transicold Qualifies First Five Service Centers

December 11, 2014

Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold has named the first five of its container refrigeration service centers to achieve CareMAX recognition.

Customizing Logistics Applications

December 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Kenneth Lowe, director of business development and machine-to-machine (M2M) platforms with Gemalto, outlines the challenges that his customers face, as they move to incorporate M2M technology into their existing information systems.

Descartes Acquires Airclic Inc.

December 10, 2014

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group Inc. has acquired Airclic Inc., a U.S.-based provider of mobile technology to streamline and automate the delivery of goods.

Suppliers, Distributors Ready for Another Harsh Winter

December 9, 2014

Industrial Distribution

For states in the northern half of the country, particularly the Midwest and Northeast, tough winters are expected. Prolonged freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls rarely catch anyone off guard in those regions.

Retailers' IT Security Initiatives Criticized as 'Window Dressing'

December 8, 2014

FierceRetailIT

It's been a year since Target's data breach and retailers are still vulnerable even as the busiest shopping season kicks into high gear, warn security experts, largely due to a lack of focus on asset management.