JUNE 2006

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FEATURED ARTICLES

TMS: Pulling it all Together
If you are running a Transportation Management System, you'll want to read this article. If you're not running a TMS, you'll want to read it even more. And to help you evaluate the TMS that's right for your company, check out this chart comparing and contrasting the top systems on the market.
 
M2M
M2M could impact logistics management sooner than you think. Are you ready? Here's a quick primer.
 
Global Logistics Guide
Did you miss our reader-acclaimed Global Logistics Guide in the March issue? Follow this link to get a birds-eye view of select countries' capabilities to support logistics, transportation, and supply chain management best practices.

SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New SCM Dynamic
By Amy Roach Partridge
Microsoft brought us Windows; now it wants to open the door to supply chain efficiency. Will its collaborative solutions provide logistics managers a brighter outlook?

FEATURED WHITE PAPER

UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Inventory in Motion: A Direct Alternative to Global Fulfillment
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Logistics visionaries have talked for years about eliminating or at least reducing the role of inventory in modern supply chains. What is appealing in this vision is the reduction in logistics costs and the fulfillment cycle. Learn how a direct-to-store or distribution bypass approach to global fulfillment can lead to a leaner supply chain.

TECH UPDATE: FEATURED PRODUCT

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WHAT'S NEW:The RX2 lift truck-mounted RFID reader.
THE VALUE: The RX2 RFID reader addresses the need for an easy-to-install, vehicle-mounted reader that can be used for standard RFID-based forklift pallet move applications. The RX2's mounting solution requires no permanent lift modifications or lift truck downtime for installation. The unit is ultra-rugged, and has been designed to operate in extreme environments.

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