June, 2006

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Why Not Outsource in West Virginia?

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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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Niche Logistics Companies Play Important Role

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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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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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4th Annual 3PL Summit in Atlanta - June 26th to the 28th

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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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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Marketing Efforts and Positioning of 3PL's

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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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Marion, OH Partners with CSX and Schneider

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Schneider to start dedicated Ohio intermodal service Truckload carrier Schneider National said it will begin offering dedicated intermodal service to customers in the Ohio Valley by Monday in conjunction with CSX Intermodal, the Kansas City Southern Railroad and the Marion, Ohio Industrial Center. CSX Intermodal is the shipping container and truck business affiliated with CSX railroad.