LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property August 10, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/188 ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --Logistics Value Is In Service 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. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/miebach-global-logistics-value-service-0806/ --SaaS is a Cost Effective IT Alternative Warehouse management systems (WMS) based on Software as a service (SaaS) IT systems are a cost effective alternative says TMSi's Ron Cain. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/saas-cost-effective-alternative-0806/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ABF North America's Most Trusted Carrier Open an account at ABF.com Learn more at http://www.abfs.com/tools/accountinfo/password.asp?refer=LT5 ---------------------------------------- GLOBAL MARKETS --China Logistics Group to Start Realtime Tracking China's COSCON Logistics announced it will begin real-time, tracking and monitoring of shipper conveyances using global positioning systems (GPS). To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/china-logistics-realtime-tracking-0806/ --Economy Grows, Manufacturing Slow 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.) To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/economy-grows-manufacturing-slow-0806/ ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- LOGISTICS SERVICES --Compromise on Card Check Bill Not Enough 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. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/compromise-card-check-not-enough-0806/ --YRCW Sticks to Recovery Plan 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. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/trucker-yrcw-recovery-plan-0806/ NEWS IN REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *Growth Shows in Logistics Profession (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/growth-logistics-profession-0803/) 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 (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/buyer-be-aware-0803/) 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 (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/ups-mexico-us-ground-service-0803/) The northbound UPS freight service from Mexico to the US is targeted for less-urgent shipments. You are subscribed as #email# We encourage your comments and suggestions. Your opinions about the logistics industry hold value and we would like to assist in expressing them. 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