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MESSAGE FROM WERC
WERC Opens Conference 2010 Registration
Check out the program at www.werc.org and register early to take advantage of the early bird rate and first choice of tours and roundtables.
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OSHA Regulatory Agenda to Impact Material Handling Operations
Material Handling
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Recently, OSHA released its fall 2009
regulatory agenda, which details the U.S. government's 29 major regulatory projects designed to promote safe workplaces. The agenda, published on Dec. 7 in the Federal Register, addresses several issues that directly impact material handling operations in a variety of industries. More
Food Traceability: Supply Chain's Feast or Famine
Supply Chain Digest
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Over the past few years, security precautions have been put in place to protect this country from domestic and international terrorists, health-related outbreaks, and even financial shenanigans among others. In spite of that, however, the most important pipeline -- the food supply -- has mostly been ignored and even neglected. The European Union has had food traceability regulations in place since 2005 with the U.S. taking a less-than-direct approach with voluntary, mostly
arbitrary programs. With the U.S. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 (HR 2749) having already passed the House and a similar Senate version (S510) on the fast track, mandated, system-wide traceability is coming. While food safety may be the catalyst, the benefits extend beyond food safety and into the supply chain by increasing visibility, and potentially long-term profitability.
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Integrated Planning and Execution: What Does It Really Mean?
Logistics Quarterly
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Companies that want to transition from operating independently within functional silos to organizational structures
that are truly integrated are a common topic of discussion. But how much of this integration has really occurred? The reality is that most companies still operate in these functional silos -- even larger scale organizations perceived as being progressive.
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Team DCA -- the Distribution Centers of America (DCA) celebrates 25 years of regional service excellence throughout its national network of distribution/warehouse companies.
DCA members comprise more than 20 million square feet of warehouse space. Individually owned and operated, each member of TeamDCA is a leader in its regional market, providing value-added warehousing and third party
logistics services responsive to the needs of domestic and global companies. TeamDCA members are committed to customer success in that region. For more information, or to request a quote for service visit www.TEAMDCA.com. more
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Truckload Rates Remain At or Below 2000-02 Levels
DC Velocity
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Data from a leading consultancy show that truckload rates on many key traffic lanes are at or below levels from the 2000-02 period, a stark reminder of how the economic downturn, a freight recession, increased competition, and overcapacity have spawned a near-lost decade for truckload rates. From Dallas/Fort Worth to Atlanta, the rate today is $1.36 a mile, compared to $1.38 in 2001, the IHS Global Insight index found.
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October Wholesale Revenues Up 1.2 Percent
Modern Distribution Management
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Wholesale distributor revenues were $326.2 billion, up 1.2 percent from September, but down 9.6% from October 2008, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.October sales of durable goods were up 0.8 percent from the
previous month, but were down 11.1 percent from a year ago. Read on in the linked article to explore more detailed statistics.
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Major Indicators Show Modest Growth for 2010
Material Handling Management
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The Global Economic Outlook from the Conference Board, the latest Manufacturing Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Report on Business and a new report by the Manufacturers Alliance all suggest
long-awaited economic growth is on the way -- both domestically and internationally.
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The Secrets of Effective Execution
DC Velocity
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Execution is one of the least addressed issues in the literature of management and leadership. That is surprising,
because in distribution, as with most leadership issues, the example is set at the top. Whether the chief executive does a masterful job or flat out fails to execute, the template is likely to be followed all down the line.
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Collaboration: Customized Logistics In A Refrigerated Warehouse
Food Logistics
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Many automated material handling systems can deliver solid, incremental improvements in warehouse efficiency, accuracy and space utilization. Then there are the installations that are real game-changers. Read
on in the linked article to find out how refridgetated warehousing is undergoing marked improvement.
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Protecting CRM Customer Data Requires Vigilance
CRM Daily
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Keeping CRM secure is not a
one-size-fits-all task. Indeed, tackling security issues around CRM data demands close examination of vendors as well as internal and external threats -- and it's a vital part of customer relationship management. The alternative is devastating.
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Vocollect, Inc. is the number one provider of voice solutions for mobile associates worldwide, helping customers achieve a higher level of business performance through voice. Every day Vocollect enables over 250,000 associates worldwide to distribute more than $2 billion dollars worth of goods from distribution centers and warehouses to customer locations. Learn more
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SI Systems is a global leader in designing and implementing integrated systems for full and split case picking operations. Combined with our SINTHESIS™ suite of software modules that collectively comprise a complete warehouse control system (WCS), our customers
can expect faster, more accurate and more consistent levels of productivity from their operations. More
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DistriSort Inc offers a wide experience and excellent competence in
complete sorting solutions for SINGLE items in products such as: Books, Garments, Music + Multimedia, Shoes, Small Parcels, Flyers, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics. Our control systems are developed in house (DistriSoft®) and control all aspects of the sorting system, including the sorter, scanners, induction belts, supply and dispatch conveyors and special machines. More
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