July 2008
A Time For Decisive Action
As the US enters an election season with two clear presidential contenders, it’s open season on their present and past positions. The media love to make a story out of an apparent “flip flop” on some issue, but most strategists will agree that changes are not only normal, they are necessary...
Coping With India
Outsourced Logistics asked Pradeep Vachani and Jaison Augustine to comment on the business realities of operating in India...
World Economic Pace Slows
Global Insight has revised its forecast for 2008, projecting US real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will decrease to a mere 1.36%...
Moving a 66 Ton Chamber
Taking the pressure off the manufacturer of what’s been called the largest rectangular hyperbaric chamber ever made was Maryland-based John S. Connor, Inc...
DHL Plans to Ease Its $1.3 Billion Headache
Facts facing DHL: In 2007 came a loss of $1 Billion and for 2008 an EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) loss of $1.3 Billion is projected...
TNT Focuses on Emerging Markets
TNT faces the same challenges as every other logistics provider and user of logistics services: record fuel prices, slowing Western economies, congestion and productivity issues and rising environmental costs and pressure...
Size Matters When Choosing a 3PL
When looking for an outsourcing partner, depending on the nature of the alliance, the size of the supplier can play a part in making the final choice...
Collaboration Trumps Cost
“We want to be a partner for the long haul to our customers and help them create value for their customers”...
7 Steps to Transportation Management Excellence Part 2
The first installment of this two-part series pointed out that many firms are spending more on freight transportation than necessary...
US Logistics Costs Rise in 2007
US business logistics costs hit $1.4 trillion in 2007, up $91 billion over the prior year, according to Rosalyn Wilson...
A 3PL By Any Other Name. . .
As often happens, commercial dynamics move faster than changes to the law and outmoded but still existing laws end up being applied to logistical arrangements never contemplated when the laws were enacted...
