LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property August 3, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/186 OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --Adept Receives $2.5 Million Order Adept Technology will provide high-speed vision-guided robot systems for a leading consumer electronics manufacturer. The manufacturer will use the systems for precision handling and assembly operations. The contract, which is worth $2.5 million, calls for the systems to be installed in Asia. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/adept-receives-million-order-0730/ --Lexmark Printing Solution Builds on RFID Capability Through a combination of its monochrome laser printing devices and radio frequency dentification (RFID) ultra high frequency (UHF) technology, Lexmark International, Inc. is introducing enhancements to its RFID solution, providing an alternative to track and access assets and information with real-time visibility. Lexmark was the first printer manufacturer to develop and bring to market a device that combines RFID technology with laser printing, the company says. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/lexmark-printing-solution-rfid-capability-0730/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Free White Paper: New Communications Links Separate Facilities, Enhances Productivity To sustain continuously improving quality levels and timely delivery, Georgia Nut Company implemented a communications system to: * Seamlessly link users located in separate facilities. * Eliminate traditional "dead spots" encountered with other systems. * Provide clear audio in noisy work environments. ---------------------------------------- GLOBAL MARKETS --Growth Shows in Logistics Profession Optimism is strong in logistics compensation, but challenges remain in filling skill gaps through hires or outsourcing. Read this article from Logistics Today digital edition. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/growth-logistics-profession-0803/ --UPS Launches Mexico-to-US Ground Service The northbound UPS freight service from Mexico to the US is targeted for less-urgent shipments. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/ups-mexico-us-ground-service-0803/ LOGISTICS SERVICES --Buyer Be Aware Choose your non-asset 3PL well and you can see cost savings and better service. Read this article from Logistics Today digital edition. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/buyer-be-aware-0803/ --Container Port Throughput Down 10% In its Annual Review of Global Container Terminal Operators 2009, Drewry Shipping Consultants says 2008 was a turning point for the container terminal operators. The final quarter of the year saw unprecedented volume declines which Drewry says are set to worsen in 2009, leaving the industry facing its toughest trading conditions since the inception of containerization in the 1960s. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/container-port-throughput-down-0730/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Receive Logistics News the Easy Way. You need logistics and supply chain news, analysis and educational content that helps you do your job better. Even more importantly, this information needs to be concise and enjoyable. Logistics Today is the answer. Get the most important logistics coverage delivered to you twice a month -- in a convenient digital magazine format. Go to https://penton-sub.halldata.com/site/PEN000876TAnew/init.do to subscribe today. ---------------------------------------- NEWS REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *NAFTA Trade Drops (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/nafta-trade-drops-0722) North America's Super Corridor Coalition (NASCO) reported US trade using surface transportation between its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico fell by 33.1% in April 2009 from the same month a year earlier. *Study Identifies Secondary Packaging Outsourcing Trends (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/secondary-packaging-outsourcing-trends-0722) Manufacturers outsource packaging operations for increased flexibility and reduced cost, says study. *Schenker Adds Egypt (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/schenker-adds-egypt-0722) DB Schenker announced it is directly involved in providing logistics services in Egypt. 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