LT_SUPPLY CHAIN_ A Penton Media Property November 19, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/221 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Switch to Verizon Wireless Push to Talk. Verizon Wireless Push to Talk makes your business instantly more productive with America's Largest Push to Talk coverage area, and you'll also get America's Most Reliable Voice Network. Check inventory, manage production and update workers and vendors all in real time. Plus, add Field Force Manager and you can locate remote workers, quickly dispatch teams and even electronically enter time card information remotely. Go to http://solutions.vzwshop.com/ptt/?page=distribution&cid=BAC-bsrsch to learn more. ---------------------------------------- --Cost Control and Reduction are the "New Normal" for Supply Chains The relationship between businesses and suppliers is hanging in the balance as cost-cutting options narrow, according to a new study. The analysis shows that chief financial officers (CFOs) and chief procurement officers (CPOs) of large organizations continue to struggle, despite reports of the economy beginning to lift out of the recession. The report shows that they continue to apply existing approaches in cost control to tackle the ongoing demands of a tough economic climate. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/cost-control-reduction-normal-supply-chains-1119/ --FMCSA Amendment To Advance the Global Intermodal Equipment Registry The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has responded to industry's petition for reconsideration of the final roadability rule and will amend the regulations to allow a fifth intermodal equipment marking option. This fifth option will enable the identification of chassis and other intermodal equipment through a system that matches equipment to the responsible Intermodal Equipment Provider (IEP). To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/news/fmcsa-amendment-global-intermodal-equipment-1119/ --Halfords Launches DC Optimization Initiative Halfords, a UK-based retailer of car parts, car enhancement, cycles and travel solutions, has chosen supply chain optimization provider, Manhattan Associates Inc. as its technology partner to support its future distribution network. The retailer seeks to build an optimized fulfillment capability to extend the success of its multi-channel retail operations. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/halfords-launches-optimization-initiative-1119/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Free Download: Streamline Your Supply Chain Learn how collaborative demand and supply planning can improve cash flow and responsiveness to your business. 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To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/ibm-solution-sensors-speed-shipping-containers-1119/ --Oklahoma DOT Automates Vehicle Routing Processes The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Public Safety will automate their oversize/overweight vehicle routing and permitting functions with an integrated transportation solution. The automated system is designed to streamline the permit submission, review and issuance processes for the state and motor carriers, improve the safety of oversize/overweight vehicle movements and help preserve the state's transportation infrastructure. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/oklahoma-dot-vehicle-routing-processes-1119/ --Trucking Conditions Improve, but Industry is Still Hurting The FTR Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for October 2009 increased for the third consecutive month to -16.4, the highest reading since November 2008. However, the index, a combination of five truck industry statistics into one metric, remains significantly below a neutral reading of zero. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/trucking-conditions-improves-still-hurting-1119/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logistics Today Digital Magazine is the premier resource devoted exclusively to serving the needs of senior-level supply chain, transportation, distribution and logistics operations managers. The issue is emailed to digital subscribers once a month--providing you most updated news and trends in timely manner. 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Trunick's editorial suggests, the recovery could be painful for logistics providers. *Exel Direct Adds Two Facilities (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/exel-direct-adds-two-facilities-1112/) Exel Direct's facilities will offer residential delivery and other services in the Northeast *LeanLogistics Releases Version of On-Demand TMS (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/leanlogistics-releases-on-demand-tms-1112/) LeanLogistics announced the release of On-Demand TMS version 9.3.0, a series of enhancements to the company's flagship transportation management system. ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER This Newsletter is published by Penton Media Inc.'s Logistics Today magazine. Penton Media, Inc. 1300 E. 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