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May 28, 2009 - In This Issue
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Breaking Supply Chain News
NFI Premiers New Brand Identity
Now under management by the third generation of the Brown family, NFI will be the umbrella brand for the company's eight divisions. Read the full story here

CarrierWeb Launches Two-Way Reefer Control
Its information management service offers real-time, two-way control of refrigerated units. Read the full story here

Rail Volumes Affected By Continued Coal Destocking
Current levels of coal shipments are unsustainable, says Morgan Stanley Research. Read the full story here

Features
Exporter Reduces Fuel Emissions
Brawley, CA-based alfalfa, sudan and klein grass hay producer and exporter Border Valley Trading replaced its fleet of trucks with 15 liquefied natural gas-powered Kenworth T800s to lower emissions and fuel costs. In turn, it saw other benefits as well Read the full story here

Cutting Tool Maker Adopts ERP Solution
OSG Europe, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of precision cutting tools used in the automotive, aerospace and precision instrument industries, selected Compiere ERP to streamline operations. Read the full story here

Decline in Air Cargo Slowing
While April's 3.1% passenger demand drop was a clear improvement compared to the 11.1% fall in March 2009, Read the full story here

News Review
Last Week's Top 3 Articles
These articles were those most viewed in last week's newsletter.

  • YRC Worldwide Quiet on TARP Funds
    After dropping a financial bombshell by telling a Wall Street Journal reporter YRC Worldwide (YRCW) could apply for federal funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), Bill Zollars, president, CEO and chairman, remained silent on the issue when addressing a financial analyst meeting May 19th.

  • Tax Incentives Offered On Warehouse Automation
    Through the end of 2009, the federal government will offer tax incentives on material handling equipment.

  • Ceva Logistics Wins Contract Renewal With Ford
    Ceva Logistics has been awarded a contract renewal for the operations of an inbound manufacturing support facility for Ford Motor Company’s truck plant based in Claycomo, MO. Ceva will take responsibility for the sequencing, bulk replenishment, kitting and container management for both the truck and SUV assembly lines.



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