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Miebach Consulting's “Global Logistics Trends Study
2009—Go Local for Performance” indicates 20% of companies globally
don't know their logistics costs. In the automotive sector, that number
rises to 28%. The good news, says Klaus-Peter Jung, Miebach Consulting,
is that 80% do know their costs.
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Warehouse management systems (WMS) based on Software as a
service (SaaS) IT systems are a cost effective alternative says TMSi's
Ron Cain.
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China's COSCON Logistics announced it will begin real-time,
tracking and monitoring of shipper conveyances using global positioning
systems (GPS).
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Overall, the US economy grew for the third consecutive month,
reported the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). However, it's
Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was still not on the growth side of the
index threshold of 50. (An indicator below 50 indicates contraction in
a segment, a number above 50 signifies growth.)
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Opponents may need to find a new nickname for the Employee
Free Choice Act (H.R. 1409; S. 560). A report in the New York Times
indicated Senate committee members working on the bill had proposed
removing the controversial “card check” provision that would have
simplified the process of collecting signatures to organize a non-union
company or operation. Reactions in the business community point to
portions of the bill they find equally if not more onerous.
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Logistics Today digital edition reports: Signs of
encouragement from the economy and a plan of action aren't quelling
concerns over YRC Worldwide's future.
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These three were the articles most read in last week's
edition.
- 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.
- 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.
- UPS Launches Mexico-to-US Ground Service
The northbound UPS freight service from Mexico to the US is targeted for
less-urgent shipments.
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How important is Mexico?
A. Don't source from Mexico or export to Mexico.
B. Source from Mexico but don't export to Mexico.
C. Don't source from Mexico but do export to Mexico.
D. Source from Mexico and export to Mexico.
E. Plan to source from Mexico.
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