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The Payoff of Customer Preference Planning

May 2, 2012

Gene Bornac, Product Manager Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Planning, Manhattan Associates

The days of planning based on history or store volume have gone the way of the buggy whip. It is no longer enough for buyers to arm themselves with a spreadsheet and a prayer. Omni-channel commerce requires companies to re-think their planning processes in order to profit. In this new retail environment, old paradigms have been shaken, replaced by much more complicated planning tools that answer the omni-channel commerce questions that can make or break a business.

Vocollect Unveils VoiceExpress for Rapid Implementation at DCs

May 2, 2012

Vocollect

Vocollect, a provider of voice technology for mobile workers, has introduced Vocollect VoiceExpress for distribution center and warehouse operators.

Performance Incentives in Inbound Logistics

May 1, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The unloading dock is all important to boosting efficiency and productivity throughout one's warehouse and distribution facility, says Ryan Howard, vice president of business development for Inbound Technologies. Labor-management technology uses the best of team and individual incentive methodologies to increase productivity, maintain quality standards and keep workers safe.

End-to-End Solution Cuts Costs, Adds Global Supply Chain Efficiencies

May 1, 2012

Challenge: A leading manufacturer of cell phone accessories was in a crisis. Issues with an overseas partner completely shut down their supply chain. They needed a provider to quickly step in and get shipments moving.

State of Logistics Outsourcing Report Available from Capgemini

April 27, 2012

Capgemini

The world of consumer electronics is a rapidly evolving marketplace, one where manufacturers have to deal with product price erosion and the challenges that come with selling into many layered vertical markets.

To Fend Off Competitors, Port of L.A. Plans to Put Billions Into Infrastructure Improvements

April 27, 2012

JOC Sailings

The Port of Los Angeles will invest billions of dollars in transportation infrastructure to maintain its ranking as the largest U.S. container port, according to the 2012-2017 strategic plan it just released.

Three Cargo Brokers Join to Form Global Charter Alliance

April 27, 2012

Global Charter Alliance

Three cargo charter brokers have joined to form the Global Charter Alliance, reportedly the world's first consortium of independent brokers. Founding members are Pacific Airlift of Singapore, The Charter Store of the U.S., and NEO Air Charter of Germany.

Ryder Creates Website Aimed at Hiring More Veterans

April 27, 2012

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. has launched a new military-recruiting website, to help veterans match their skills with open positions at the provider of commercial transportation and supply-chain management services.

Why No Interest in Low-Interest Loans for the Merchant Marine Fleet?

April 26, 2012

Tony Munoz, Editor-in-Chief, Maritime Executive and MarEx Newsletter

A recent S&P credit-rating report on the end-of-life of the U.S. merchant marine fleet over the next few years read more like an obituary than a financial analysis: "Weak credit quality, challenging capital market conditions and reduced access to government-guaranteed loans could spell doom for many U.S. shipowners," said S&P analyst Funmi Afonja.

Here Are Several Reasons Why You're Not Implementing Your CRM System Effectively

April 26, 2012

News Factor

Virtually every sales person today uses some kind of system for customer relationship management - whether it's a sophisticated, company-wide, cloud-based CRM platform, a simple file system with personal notes, or even their Blackberry with all contacts at their fingertips.