SUPPLY CHAIN HIGHLIGHTS

Top ten trends in SCM and logistics for 2008
In 2007, global supply chains improved efficiency, flexibility, response to demand variation, and environmentally friendly practices. What's in store for 2008? AMR Research has identified the top ten trends for the coming year. [ more ]

International transportation management system lags
International transportation management is an area where companies can really differentiate themselves, but few have adopted the technology. Ian Hobkirk suggests adopting a TMS that can monitor all stages of international transportation. [ more ]

Review of RFID in 2007
More than 500 new RFID projects in 101 countries were launched in 2007. The market for RFID grew to $5 billion, mainly powered by a peak in the use of RFID tags in the Chinese national ID card. [ more ]

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

FreightCar America teams with India firm to build railcars
FreightCar America Inc. has entered into a joint venture with Titagarh Wagons Ltd. of Kolkata, India to develop freight railcars for the Indian market.
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NYK Logistics acquires Bruni
NBYK Logistics Americas Inc., a company that provides transportation and warehouse services, has acquired Bruni International, a customs brokerage, freight forwarding and warehouse/distribution services company
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RFID NEWS

IBM teams with Metro Group for retail RFID
IBM and Germany’s Metro Group, a European retail chain, will work on two RFID projects - one of which is Europe's largest RFID effort to date.
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RFID integrators need to brace for shifting market
According to ABI Research, the market for RFID has changed significantly and integrators will have to think about repositioning themselves.
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Land Rover and SAVI launch RFID pilot
Ford Motor Company’s Land Rover division and Savi Technology Inc. have launched a pilot program to deploy an RFID solution that synchronizes the delivery of auto parts from multiple suppliers to Land Rover’s key assembly plant.
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INDUSTRY UPDATE

Savi and AVAANA team produce supply chain products in India
Savi Technology Inc. and the India-based AVAANA have entered into a partnership to develop active RFID-based supply chain solutions.
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Sterling Commerce adds Cognos for SCM
Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, has selected Cognos as its business intelligence (BI) standard for it new suite of e-commerce and supply chain management applications. [ more ]