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JUNE 30, 2006

U.S. importers could curtail overseas outsourcing, logistics exec says U.S. companies need to think carefully about outsourcing to Asia because the complexity of international trade and extended supply chains means that saving money by outsourcing production to countries with low-cost labor is not guaranteed, logistics experts agree. Now higher fuel prices and transportation rates, as well as concerns that a terrorist incident or natural disaster can disrupt the continuity of far-flung business

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JUNE 28, 2006

Niche logistics providers still play important role, shippers say Small, regional logistics providers are still viable in an era of consolidation spurred by large multinational companies’ demands for global logistics providers that can manage all aspects of international supply chains, according to several logistics professionals who spoke at an industry conference in Atlanta.

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JUNE 22, 2006

Next week is the big, and getting more influential 3Pl Summit in Atlanta. This is the 4th year of the event, which seems to get bigger and better each year. It will be held at the Intercontinental Buckhead from June 26th until June 28th. I will be participating on the following panels: Monday, June 26, 2006 14:00 - 15:00 Pre-Summit Workshop 1: Open debate about performance metrics and pricing strategies.

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JUNE 15, 2006

Growth in the 3PL industry continues to outpace the general economy.and it has become a fragmented industry with many players chasing the same customers. The situation calls for smart, strategic marketing that helps your company break through the clutter and create awareness that leads to more opportunities and more sales. Here are five common mistakes 3PLs make in their marketing efforts.

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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JUNE 8, 2006

Okay, yes, I know.this is going to sound like a broken record. You donÂ?t need the latest ERP package or other SCM software to improve your distribution center operations. True, technology plays its part as an enabler; however, the majority of the savings are found in area often overlooked: Processes (and yes, don't forget those people behind them)!

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JUNE 26, 2006

Yeah, this is kind of cheesy, but I am going to post a few American Shipper News breaks from the 3PL Summit.yeah, yeah.but I'm quoted!

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