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Logistics Networks Form ELITE to Represent Independent Forwarders

January 4, 2013

A new industry body has been formed to represent the independent freight-forwarding sector, with creation of the Elite Association of Logistics Networks.

DB Schenker Adds Lead Logistics Services; Expands in U.K.

January 3, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics has broadened its product portfolio with addition of a lead logistics service.

More Than Half of DC Managers Not Prepared to Handle Post-Holiday Returns, Study Says

January 3, 2013

Intermec

Nearly two-thirds of businesses (61 percent) surveyed in North America and Europe recognize that the post-holiday period represents the most challenging time of the year due to the high numbers of returns, according to an Intermec study. Yet despite this, more than half (52 percent) of distribution center managers admit they don't have the appropriate processes and tools in place to determine if returned goods should be discarded, returned to vendor or moved quickly back into inventory.

Report from Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit 2012

January 2, 2013

Sophie Farrow, Event Director, eyefortransport

Voice Technology Brings Efficiencies to Infor

December 31, 2012

Bob Ervien, Manager, Hardware Sales and Alliances, Infor

The Successful Use of Voice in Brazil's Logistics Market

December 31, 2012

Roberto Fantoni, Vice President of Business Development, CFRI & CEFRINOR

How Voice Technology Supports Lean Principles

December 31, 2012

Crystal Welker, VP of Solutions Design & Continuous Improvement, GENCO ATC

The Value of Voice Technology

December 31, 2012

Ronald P. Kubera, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Vocollect

Leveraging Voice Technology in Forklift Manufacturing

December 31, 2012

Derek Bertke, Distribution Coordinator, Crown Equipment Corp.

It's in the Bag: Office Depot Slashes Cost and Waste With Plastic Totes

December 27, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

For smaller items delivered to most of its business customers, the company has replaced corrugated cardboard boxes with returnable plastic totes and paper bags. The experiment has yielded big benefits in less than a year.

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The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.