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Freight Costs for Canadian Shippers Fell 9.6 percent in 2009, But Appear to be Stabilizing

Canadian General Freight Index suggests that volatility in freight costs for Canadian shippers is subsiding, point to recovery in economy

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Risk/Compliance

New Challenges Seen for Reducing Risk in Freight and Logistics Sectors

Now is the time for companies to evaluate lessons learned from the global recession and address future business sustainability to avoid future operating risks, says Simon Clark at CargoWise

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Sourcing & Procurement

As CPSIA Kicks in This Week, Retailers Urged to Join Certificate Exchange Network

RollStream offers up network as channel for retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and distributors to demonstrate compliance with consumer safety requirements

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Sourcing & Procurement

Technology Changes in the Automotive Industry Raising Risk Levels for Corporate Procurement

As auto sector looks to new technologies to fuel future growth, the 'Periodic Table on Wheels' poses particular challenges for traditional purchasing strategies, BrainNet argues

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Wither Detroit?

Perspective on the automotive supply chain

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WMS Update

Where is the warehouse management systems market headed in 2010?

Carl Brewer (left) and Jim Burleigh

Sourcing & Procurement

Manufacturers Continue to Report High Levels of Supply Chain Risk

More than one-third N. American manufacturers in MFGWatch survey reported significant supply chain disruptions in past three months; fewer than expected jobs added

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NFI Provides Transport of Fabric for Haitian Relief Effort

A truckload of Polartec fabric is heading to Goodwill Industries in Miami, Florida, as part of the relief effort for victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Financial Management Software

Tapping Automated, Integrated Accounting Systems to Rein in Financial Supply Chain Risk

New technology options can help LSPs streamline overall operations and optimize financial risk, says CargoWise edi's Simon Clark

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

On-shoring Revisited: Aborted Idea or Still Sound Strategy?

Archstone Consulting, a division of Hackett Group

As the recession wanes, organizations considering jumping back into offshoring must adopt a robust total cost model as they rebalance their manufacturing and sourcing strategies

Len Prokopets with Archstone Consulting

Building a Supply Chain Organization from the Ground Up

Commercial Metals Company started with a clean slate in creating a shared supply chain group, but in less than a year it already saw tens of millions of dollars of cost savings

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Descartes Bids for Belgian Global Trade Management Specialist Porthus

Descartes Systems Group

Canadian logistics solution provider looks to expand reach in Europe, beefs up GTM offering.

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