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October 30, 2000
Cost-Saving Outsourcing Alternatives
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, most of us are either preparing for, or nearly finished with, our budgetary tasks for the coming year. As you're considering your implementation plans, consider some of the many ways outsourcing may fulfill some of your needs.
Featured Industry Tradeshows/Events
Motorcoach Expo 2001, the event many in the industry believe provides the best in education and networking opportunities, is right around the corner.
Association Point of View - The NITL on E-Commerce
The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) has been a lobbyist for shippers since its inception in 1907. As an educational resource, the NITL is helping its members navigate the changes e-commerce has brought to the shipping industry.
Online Business Transactions: Beyond the Simple Payment
A fully automated online payment system is something that many businesses lack, leaving them to rely on the postal system and manual processing. With this in mind, several financial institutions and software vendors have formed alliances to help provide solutions for businesses in need of a more comprehensive online payment system.
Trucking on the Web: Matching Demand with Supply
The transportation industry has been revolutionized by the advent of electronic brokering. Aware of the Internet's growing importance, one segment of the industry is in the process of widely expanding their services to attract buyers on the web.
October 27, 2000
XML and Java: A Winning Combination
When combined with Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML) is proving to be a powerful tool for integrating data from diverse applications.
Two-Dimensional Bar Codes: The Next Link in Supply Chain Management
Many of the functions one-dimensional bar codes serve would be enhanced if they could store greater amounts of data than their current capacity. Ready to take up the slack, two-dimensional bar codes, which can store entire databases, are growing in popularity.
Megaships: The "Berth" of Girth
As ocean vessels increase in size, the shipping industry prepares for the unique challenges the "megaships" of the future will present.
Purchasing Departments: The New Engines of Change
Purchasing departments are becoming increasingly vital to company success as new technology becomes available. With the emergence of e-commerce and online buying, purchasing departments are making the decisions that can save their companies millions.
Logistics Spending at its Lowest Rate Since 1993.
Logistics industry expert Robert Delaney reports that the advantages the Internet offers in the areas of inventory and supply chain management have contributed significantly to trimming costs. As a result, spending is now less than 10% of the GDP.
October 12, 2000
The IRS Gears Up to Help
The IRS´ small business unit aims to offer assistance to companies less likely to have in-house lawyers and accountants.
Featured Industry Tradeshows/Events
The world's largest packaging event is just around the corner.
Association Point of View: I.D.A. on E-Commerce
Learn what the Industrial Distribution Association is doing to keep its members up to speed on all aspects of business, including e-commerce.
70 Year-Old Industrial Distributor Meets E-Commerce Head On
C.H. Bull Co. experienced the typical misgivings companies have in the face of change, but overcame its fears and confidently embraced what e-commerce has to offer.
The Internet Can Help Suppliers Find the Right Angle
Consultants at the University of Michigan Management Briefing Seminar are advising automakers' suppliers to get on the Internet. Using the Internet as a tool for communication and research will give these suppliers some leverage in the design stage.
Government Encourages Online Contracting
The Internet is reducing the amount of time, energy and money manufacturers and contractors are spending in accessing and reviewing government specifications. As a result, government contractors are realizing that they can't afford not to be online.
NAPM Study Forecasts the Future of Purchasing and Supply
A study by the National Association of Purchasing Management forecasts five and ten-year scenarios regarding the future of purchasing and supply. The results paint an optimistic picture for parties seeking facts in the negotiation process and a dire one for negotiators unable to navigate the changes that technological advances have brought to 21st century commerce.
Thixomolding: Fabricating for the 21st Century
A new process for manufacturing plastic and magnesium parts, thixomolding, is rapidly being adopted by a diverse group of industries. Behind its popularity is the array of advantages it offers over more traditional thermoplastic methods.
Compliance Labeling - Don't Get Stuck Without It
Compliance labeling allows suppliers to track, verify and receive goods with greater ease. Companies that choose to ignore this logical step risk losing money and business.
Flexible Packaging Materials "Stretch" Their Growth Rates
According to a recent report by the Flexible Packaging Association, the sales of flexible packaging materials are continuing to rise steadily. Fueling this increase is the current industry trend of switching from rigid to flexible packaging.
