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FPS Lanka's Project Forwarding, 3PL Arm Sets Up New Logistics Center

Projects FPS, the new project-forwarding and third-party logistics arm of Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka, has created a dedicated logistics center at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

JustEnough Software Allies With enVista for ERP Enhancements

JustEnough Software, a vendor of demand-management applications for retailers, distributors and brand owners, has formed an alliance with the supply chain consultancy enVista.

Of Zippers, Matzos and Closed Supply Chains

We like the term "supply chain" because it suggests a tightly interlinked series of steps that results in the uninterrupted flow of product from the raw-materials stage all the way to the consumer. But the word "chain" also evokes a burden, and that's how many companies have come to view their operations in recent years. Hence the mania for outsourcing everything from design and manufacturing to logistics.

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Tri-State Delivery Changes Name to TSD Logistics Inc.

Tri-State Delivery Inc. has changed its name to TSD Logistics Inc. The third-party logistics provider offers a diversified portfolio of global shipping services, including bulk transportation of raw materials, dedicated freight shipments, expedited logistics and complete freight management.

Voxware Unveils Cloud-Based Voice Management Suite

Voxware has introduced the Cloud Voice Management Suite (VMS), a voice-based system for distribution and other tasks. Users can receive the ready-to-deploy product upon completion of a questionnaire.

Surface Transportation Bill Passes. Where Do We Go From Here?

Give Congress credit for finally coming to agreement on a new surface transportation bill, after months of acrimonious debate and nine extensions of the old funding law, known as SAFETY-LU. The fact that the Senate and House of Representatives could agree on anything at all is, I suppose, reason to applaud, especially given the toxic atmosphere that chokes the political scene today. And this new measure is something more than a "kick-the-can-down-the-road" effort, given that it maintains current highway funding levels until September 2014.

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Best Practices in Facility Planning

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Succeeding in the Warehouse Without Tier 1 Technology

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A Leader in Teleconferencing Fine-Tunes Its Critical Parts Operation

Polycom Inc. turns to a specialist in expedited logistics, to ensure rapid turnaround of defective and spare parts in its reverse-logistics chain.

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Zenith Global Logistics Opens Home-Delivery Hub in Louisville, KY

Zenith Global Logistics, a logistics service provider specializing in home furnishings, has opened a "White Glove" home-delivery hub in Louisville, Ky. The facility supports both brick-and-mortar and e-retailers seeking service for the final mile of order fulfillment.

For Pharma, One Supply Chain Doesn't Fit All

Companies dream of one cohesive supply chain that can harmonize information and business processes worldwide. But what if your customers' needs in regional markets are so different as to make that dream impossible?

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