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FEATURED ARTICLES Exclusive Research: IT Perspectives 2008 Supply chains are only as flexible as the technology that exists to support them -- and thanks to an emerging class of logistics IT providers, and a new breed of sophisticated solutions, there are plenty of options to help enterprises respond more quickly and efficiently to shifting market dynamics.  Top 100 Logistics IT Providers(Includes IT Perspectives Research) IL's list of the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers offers the decision support you need to find IT vendors and solutions that best meet your needs. Download Or use the convenient online version to explore the latest solutions from leading technology providers! GO HERE Small Business Logistics: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Small businesses level the playing field by getting a boost from big service providers. Balancing Act: Matching Supply to Demand Three companies at different stages of demand-driven sophistication use greater visibility, automated data flow, and real-time alerts to preserve the delicate balance between suppliers and customers. TMS Under the Microscope Companies take a closer look at technology solutions to discover the secret of optimizing transportation operations. Snapshot: Beverage Companies Thirst For Supply Chain Efficiency Beverage makers drink a toast to forecasting, TMS, and WMS solutions, which help them keep shelves full when customers' glasses are half-empty. ADVERTISEMENT
 INSIGHT SC Perspectives U.S. infrastructure lies before us as a series of wounded systems, bleeding at every intersection, gate, and runway. What do we treat first? Risks & Rewards: Taking on One-Offs C. Daniel Negron, vice president of TT Club, explains why one-off transactions are so difficult to insure. Viewpoint: Perfect Order Fulfillment - Getting It Right The complexities of an extended supply chain make the odds against fulfilling a perfect order overwhelming. Kari Dwyer, a supply chain consultant with Blue Sky Logistics, shares tips for getting it right. 3PL Line: Safety First Make sure your 3PL's safety practices live up to your own. Jesse Bowen, vice president of operations at KTI Inc., outlines what to look for. Reader Profile: Barry Schaps Pumps It Up As senior vice president of logistics at one of the nation's largest ethanol manufacturers, VeraSun Energy in Brookings, S.D., Barry Schaps chooses the best routes for just-in-time fuel delivery. ADVERTISEMENT
 TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS IT Matters Choosing the right system for your warehouse operation can be a challenge, but knowing which features to look for will help you make the best choice. DC Solutions: Retreading the Warehouse A new WMS installed to cope with rapid growth put Pennsylvania's Jack Williams Tire Co. on the road to success. LIT Toolkit: Welch's Juices Up Logistics Data An analysis tool helps Welch's extract better supply chain intelligence from its information systems and put the squeeze on transportation costs. To browse sites by category, click here. PRIVACY INFORMATION
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