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Manufacturers Seen Bolstering Efforts to Manage Inflation

Archstone Consulting, a division of Hackett Group

Transportation, energy and raw material costs become critical concern in 2008, Archstone study finds

5 Actions CPOs Should Take Now to Address an Economic Downturn

Panel of experts offers advice on taking control of spending and reducing costs in an uncertain economic environment

Supply Chain Visibility

2008 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know

Honoring supply chain leaders building their companies' 21st century supply chains.

2008 Pro of the Year James L. Polak, Director, General Purchasing, PPG Industries, Inc.

2008 Set to Be Challenging Year for Logistics Industry

Effects of credit crunch to put increased pressure on 3PLs' margins, but shippers can make moves now to improve chance of future success, Datamonitor reports

Conditions Seen Volatile in Manufacturing Sector; Exports Could Provide Relief

Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity & Innovation (MAPI)

Economy will likely experience mild recession in first half of 2008 before rebounding in last six months, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI reports in quarterly forecast

Emerging Technologies

RFID Market Seen Surpassing $5 Billion in 2008

IDTechEx Research

Greatest growth coming in national schemes for transportation and ID cards, but strong takeoff projected in retail outside current mandates, IDTechEx reports

Transportation and Logistics M&A Deal Volume Hit 20-Year High in 2007

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

But despite record number of deals, total deal value in 2007 saw significant drop, PricewaterhouseCoopers reports

Logistics in Central and Eastern Europe: The Next Hot-Spot for Logistics Industry

Region set for period of high growth as domestic markets continue rapid growth, merchandize exports increase, Datamonitor reports

Sourcing & Procurement

Chrysler's Plastech Woes: A Sign of Inadequate Supply Chain Risk Management?

ADR North America

The danger of a production shutdown could have been predicted and mitigated, says ADR's Bill Michels

Sourcing & Procurement

Seven Studies in Supply Chain Visibility

Leveraging opportunities for supply chain finance to navigate global trade and growth; seven ways your bank can help your supply chain

Emerging Technologies

RFID Integrators Seen Adopting Various Strategies to Prepare for Shifting Market

With RF technology working well enough out of the box, integrators must reposition themselves through specialization, packaged offerings, technology focus, ABI reports

Optimize the Supply Chain or Risk Being Left Behind

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Deloitte Consulting offers Aerospace and Defense firms five techniques to boost supply chain performance

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