LT_SUPPLY CHAIN_ A Penton Media Property August 6, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/187 --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/ --FedEx Partners in Facility for Families of Extended-Care Patients Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center broke ground on FedExFamilyHouse, a state-of-the-art facility that will provide housing for families of patients receiving extended care at Le Bonheur. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/fedex-facility-families-patients-0806/ --Jaguar Pan-European Inbound Contract to DHL As lead logistics provider (LLP) to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in the UK, DHL's freight control tower has been a key success factor in the European element of the in-bound logistics function, the company says. The operation involves 500 automotive component suppliers in 17 countries. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/jaguar-inbound-contract-dhl-0806/ ---------------------------------------- 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. 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To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/welch-foods-inventory-accuracy-0806/ NEWS REVIEW --Last Week's Top 3 Articles These articles were those most viewed in last week's newsletter. *Purolator Supports Border Efficiency Initiative (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/purolator-border-efficiency-initiative-0730/) In the report, "Finding the Balance: Shared Border of the Future" the US and Canadian Chambers of Commerce call attention to a "thickening of the border" between the two countries. It draws attention to the fact that, while the two countries enjoy the world's largest and most open trade relationship, regulatory mandates in recent years have had a chilling effect on the efficiency and growth of that relationship, says Purolator USA in a release supporting the Chambers' call to action. *CHEP Division Selects RFID Tag (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/chep-division-selects-rfid-tag-0730/) CHEP, a global pallet and container pooling service, announced it will use battery-assisted passive radio frequency identification (BAP-RFID) tags for retail and automotive customers in South Africa. *Manhattan Associates Warehouse System Recognized in Asia (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/manhattan-associates-warehouse-system-recognzied-0730/) Manhattan Associates was recognized in Asia by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan as "WMS Provider of the Year 2009." Earlier, it received a similar honor from ARC Advisory Group. 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