MH&L SUPPLY CHAIN REPORT A Penton Media Property October 17, 2011 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/357 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The Dematic Multishuttle solution is an all new way to assemble orders. It is the highly efficient engine that provides precise load sequencing at higher rates, in less space, with more operational flexibility. Multishuttle is ideal for supplying product to piece pick order fulfillment modules or mixed case pallet building operations; it can also be applied as a short term buffer storage system or as a parts support system for production operations. Learn more: http://www.dematic.com/na/Products/Storage-Systems/Dematic-Multishuttle/page32069.htm ---------------------------------------- OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --Companies Are Spending Less on Security While Risks Rise While retail and consumer executives are spending less on security due to insufficient capital, cyber crime incidents across the industry are on the rise. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/news/Companies_Spending_Less_on_Security_While_Risks_Rise_1012/ --How to Manage Your Information Supply Chain Today's supply chain management is a combination of best practices and smartly applied tools whose ownership must be shared. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/technology-automation/managing-info-supply-chains-102011/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Nine Telltale Signs You Should Replace Your Current WMS Is an inflexible or legacy warehouse management system putting your business at risk? Learn how to tell if your system strengthens or hinders your ability to build competitive advantage and grow your business. http://mhlnews.com/whitepaper/nine-telltale-signs-replace-wms-0906/ ---------------------------------------- --No Relief in Sight for Highway Congestion When it comes to solving our infrastructure problems, Washington is asleep at the wheel. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/distribution/no-relief-sight-highway-congestion-102011/ --P&G Creates a New Perfect Order Metric In order to keep in sync with its customers, Procter & Gamble has created a new measurement: SAMBC - Service As Measured By the Customer. To view the full article go to: http://www.industryweek.com/articles/pgs_evolving__perfect_order_25795.aspx?Page=2?ShowAll=1 --Ready-Set-Stop? How NOT to Hire a Candidate Holding back from investing in top talent will cost many companies due to their lack of vision. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/labor-management/how_not_to_hire_a_candidate_1011/ --Trust isn't Built--It's Grown The most important corporate reputation factors are quality products, trust, transparency, and employee welfare. Only 8% of people believe what companies say about themselves. To view the full article go to: http://blog.mhlnews.com/material_flows/2011/10/10/trust-isnt-builtits-grown/ --Workplace Study's Conclusions Are Kind of a Stretch If you took the time to analyze how you spent every minute of your workday, you'd probably find there are many moments that no actual activity takes place. But that doesn't necessarily mean nothing is getting done. To view the full article go to: http://blog.mhlnews.com/material_flows/2011/10/11/workplace-studys-conclusions-are-kind-of-a-stretch/ GLOBAL MARKETS --U.S. Manufacturers Face a 20% Cost Disadvantage versus Competitors U.S. manufacturers face structural disadvantages that offset many of the productivity gains achieved through innovation and the efficiency initiatives. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/news/us_manufacturers_face_cost_disadvantage_1017/ --TSA Backs Off Deadline for 100% Air Cargo Screening The Transportation Security Administration has decided not to proceed with its December 31 deadline for 100% screening of inbound cargo to the U.S. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/news/tsa_backs_off_cargo_screening_deadline_1013/ --Panama Canal Completes Phase Three of Its Expansion The Panama Canal Authority has completed phase three of the dry excavation project in the construction of the Pacific Access Channel. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/news/Panama_Canal_Completes_Another_Expansion_Phase_1012/ LOGISTICS SERVICES --DHL Announces Environmental Protection Initiatives DHL has completed its deployment of a green fleet of pickup and delivery vehicles in Manhattan. This fleet will enable DHL to cut carbon emissions by more than 50% in comparison to conventional vehicles. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/news/DHL_Announces_Environmental_Protection_Initiatives_1012/ TOP 3 --Last Issue's Top 3 Articles These articles were those most viewed in the previous newsletter. --Not Enough Good Supply Chain Managers to Go Around The logistics industry is experiencing a shortage of capable supply chain managers prepared to work in vital management positions. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/news/not_enough_supply_chain_managers_1003/ --Steve Jobs' Supply Chain Legacy With the launch of the iPhone, Apple's Steve Jobs set in motion a shift to mobile computing on handheld gadgets that Internet giants such as Google and Facebook have embraced as the future. To view the full article go to: http://www.industryweek.com/articles/steve_jobs_legacy_reaches_far_beyond_apple_25734.aspx?ShowAll=1 --Shipping Conditions Will Get Worse before They Get Better Trucking capacity will be hard to come by the rest of this year and into 2012. To view the full article go to: http://mhlnews.com/news/shipping_getting_worse_0922/ ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER You are subscribed as 'email' If you do not want to receive future issues of Supply Chain Report, you may remove yourself from this mailing list http://news.mhlnews.com/unsubscribe.jsp?opt=LT-02 For questions concerning delivery of this newsletter, please contact our Customer Service Department at: US Toll Free: (866) 505-7173 International: (402) 505-7173 or mailto:penton_manuf@inbound.bamboocricket.com Material Handling & Logistics|1300 E. Ninth Street|Cleveland, OH 44114-1503 Copyright 2011, Penton Media. All rights reserved. This article is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, rewritten, distributed, re-disseminated, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast, directly or indirectly, in any medium without the prior written permission of Penton Media. 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