There was a time when life at the port was an intimate part of the people and communities that surrounded it. If your livelihood wasn’t in some way dependent on the port, at least you had a close-up view of the daily happenings along with free-flowing access to the ships, sailors, merchants, and others who worked there.

Domestic Truckers Get into the Global Game

January 1, 2007

By Lara L. Sowinski

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To say that supply chains have undergone a major transformation in recent years is almost an understatement. As companies have raced into emerging markets in countries such as China and India to take advantage of low-cost manufacturing and sourcing opportunities, service providers representing all modes of transportation have been right behind them, rolling out new products and services to keep pace with rapidly changing demands.

What Supply Chain Execs are Buying, Where They're Skimping

September 4, 2006

By Lara L. Sowinski

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When we began talking with supply chain executives a few months ago about what products and services they were investing in this year, the prevailing answer was software and technology-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), RFID implementations-and everything in between. In addition, an increasing number of executives have begun turning towards On Demand as the preferred method to acquire these software solutions.

Geographical Focus: Ireland's Growing Digital Divide

April 6, 2006

By Lara L. Sowinski

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Ireland rates high in the minds of American business executives as a country with a pro-business climate and is regarded as an excellent candidate for foreign investment, especially in the ICT (information and communications technologies), pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and financial services sectors.

Transportation & Logistics: The Ball's In the Railroads' Court

April 6, 2006

By Lara L. Sowinski

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Railroads have been kicked around so much in recent years it hardly seems possible that they're the one transportation sector that's in a position to gain favor with shippers, especially in a business climate that is so tough on global supply chains.

Air Cargo Industry Anxious to Recover in 2006

February 1, 2006

By Lara L. Sowinski

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It's fair to say that most in the air cargo industry are happy to see 2005 behind them. The year was marked with record high fuel increases, ramped up pressure from lawmakers to tighten security measures, ongoing industry consolidation, and even lost business to other transportation modes.

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Supply chain visibility is an appealing yet elusive capability for most companies. While most recognize the significant benefits that would accrue from comprehensive visibility, few have made it a reality across their global operations. Part of the problem companies seem to have in embracing and implementing visibility is the lack of a comprehensive definition or firm understanding of the transformational potential. In this podcast, World Trade and GT Nexus will discuss the definitions and opportunities as well as how new cloud technology platforms are driving significant value to major companies today.

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