Thomas A. FosterFrom Thomas A. FosterAll LogisticsDiebold Cashes in as It Outsources More and MoreBy expanding the responsibilities of its 3PL and assigning it the role of lead logistics provider, Diebold quickly gains supply chain efficiency and global competitiveness.May 7, 2009All LogisticsForecasting, Demand Planning in a Difficult EconomyWith an economy that is clearly headed south, forecasting and demand planning will require new thinking, processes and technologies to keep supply chains running smoothly and efficiently.December 16, 2008All TechnologyKeeping Submarine Supply Chain on an Even KeelUsing on-demand collaborative tools, BAE Systems Submarine Solutions manages the inbound flow of commodity materials for the Royal Navy's newest class of submarines.December 16, 2008Air CargoChanging Strategies to Deal With Higher Transportation CostsA thought leader explains why and how supply chain strategies must evolve in order to cope with the long-term consequences of the rising cost of fuel and transportation.October 24, 2008Global LogisticsIs Export Growth More Than Just a Short-Term Trend?One of the world's largest logistics companies helps small and medium-sized companies ramp up their export business.September 10, 2008Logistics OutsourcingProject Logistics Company Provides a Bridge, and a Road to SuccessCutting down and then replacing trees, building temporary bridges over rail lines and aluminum roads through farmland-these are just some of the logistics challenges that Quinn Chemical faced when it built a new plant in Germany.August 14, 2008Global Supply Chain ManagementElection 2008 and How It Will Impact Your Supply Chain BusinessDepending on who is elected president in November, big changes in labor relations, taxation and free-trade legislation may be in store for the logistics and supply chain industry.June 13, 2008ERP & Enterprise SystemsLifting the Burden of Project-Centric Supply ChainsAs the construction industry and other project-centric businesses increasingly adopt state-of-the-art enterprise applications, they are transforming their supply chains to provide more visibility, less risk, lower total cost and stronger supplier relationships.June 13, 2008Global GatewaysA Dual Intermodal Gateway Throughout Europe and BeyondTwo joint ventures have created an intermodal link through German ports to destinations in Eastern and Western Europe and all the way to Central Asia.May 6, 2008Logistics OutsourcingDo You Outsource a Little, or a Lot? Just One Time, or Is It a Continuing Process?Dabbling in outsourcing may save a few dollars in the short term, but to make transformational improvements to a supply chain, companies need to make a long-term commitment to weaving outsourcing into the fabric of the business.April 24, 2008Page 1 of 4Next Page
