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 FEATURED ARTICLES Energizing Your Warehouse In a tough economy, we're all looking for new ways to squeeze a few more dollars from our operations. Warehouse operators can employ many strategies to boost efficiency. Learn how some logistics professionals are making their warehouses smarter, faster, greener, and more economical. Good Things Come from Green Packages Why are companies sticking with green packaging initiatives in the midst of an economic recession? Because reusing materials, reducing waste, and improving transportation efficiency is not only good for the planet, it's good for business.  Inside Info: Green PackagingThese days it seems like the whole world is going green. If it's time for your company to begin investigating eco-friendly products and green packaging solutions, you'll find this list of leading vendors a good place to start. Download the PDF ADVERTISEMENT
  Logistics Hotspots 2009Whether a company's needs dictate a distribution location that is large or small, coastal or heartland, urban or rural, it is likely to find its match among the 15 cities Inbound Logistics selected as logistics hotspots for 2009. Download the PDF  Arkansas: A Natural WonderArkansas has long been known for its geographic diversity and scenic beauty. Now it's a burgeoning natural wonder for transportation, logistics, and trade. Download the PDF  TMS Buyers Guide 2009From on-demand Web-hosted applications to traditional licensing installations, over the road, on the rail, containerized, or parcel, TMS vendors and service providers are expanding their offerings to pinpoint specific end-user requirements. Because the choices can be overwhelming, Inbound Logistics offers this TMS Buyers Guide. Download the PDF ADVERTISEMENT
 INSIGHT 3PL Line Offshoring vs. Right-shoring: How to Decide Gary Allen, vice president, solutions, for Exel, weighs the merits of bringing operations back to, or near, the United States to claim a competitive advantage. Carriers Corner Is Dedicated Fleet Service Right for Your Company? Here are the factors to consider when deciding whether implementing a dedicated fleet program is in your best interest, according to Rao Panchalavarapu, Ph.D., senior engineer, Schneider National Inc. Risks & Rewards Brokers Learn Liability Lesson TT Club Vice President Dan Negron examines the case of Sperl v Henry, in which a freight broker was held liable for a motor carrier's role in a fatal accident. ADVERTISEMENT
 SC Perspectives Making Supply Chain Data Dynamic Managing global supply chain data requires an integrated approach, writes IL contributing editor Robert Malone. 10 Tips Reducing Damaged Deliveries It doesn't matter if you get your customers' shipments delivered on time if they arrive at the dock unusable. Shippers should take a proactive approach to preparing freight for safe, secure delivery to the end user. Paul Lorensen, central area vice president of operations for Con-way Freight, offers his advice for shippers moving bags, crates, drums, totes, or cartons. Reader Profile Lou Paioletti: Phoenix Rising Lou Paioletti, director of logistics at industrial automation technologies company Phoenix Contact USA, oversaw the implementation of the company's new, fully automated distribution center in Middletown, Pa. ADVERTISEMENT
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