Logistics Management - October 1, 1999

The railroad industry has gone to court to challenge a Surface Transportation Board (STB) decision that eliminated product and geographic competition as factors in determining market dominance.

• 21ST CENTURY LOGISTICS
• Ryder Helps Philip Morris Conquer Polish Distribution Problems
• In Europe, 3PLs Rule

• BUSINESS ISSUES
• When states sell, shippers win

• GIANTS OF SHIPPING
• Supply chains:The post-Y2K frontier

• Global Logistics
• International News
• Report Calls for Better Coordination of U.S. Marine System
• Innovations Fuel DHL's Perishables Service

• Logistics Tech
• New Technology
• Enhanced WMS Package Available
• Manufacturing Package Accommodates Euro Currency
• Intermec Mobile Computer Offers Easy Upgradeability
• Markpoint Unveils Two New Printers
• Software Fosters Internet Collaboration
• Technology News
• Software Vendor Teams Up With Bar-Code Provider
• New Corporate Identity for Locator System Vendor
• SAP Makes Supply Chain Moves
• Technology in Action
• Web browsers come to the warehouse

• Logistics best practices
• Hazmat safety is no accident

• Market Watch
• Recent Price Trends in Transportation Services
• Water
• Air
• Rail
• Fuel
• Equipment
• Trucking

• New Products & Services
• Linde Forklift Boasts Several New Features
• Packaging Material Helps Increase Production
• GM Powertrain Offers Medium-Duty Engines
• Folding Steel Containers Aid Parts Storage
• Seton Introduces Labeling System
• Door Seals Save Energy, Money
• Berm Contains Chemical Spills
• Forklift Safety System Increases Stability
• DDC/MTU Offer New Diesel Engines
• Fleet & Powertrain Components
• Bosal Introduces Exhaust Products Catalog
• "Silent Partner" Muffler Reduces Noise
• Cummins ISX Engine Available in 565 and 600 HP
• I-6 Engines Built for Strength, Durability
• Opti-Lube Transmission Lubrication Improves Performance
• New Cat 3412E Offers Enhanced Power
• Eaton Introduces "Lightning Series" Transmission

• News & Analysis
• DOING BUSINESS
• CSX Transportation reorganizes, cuts jobs
• BORDER LINES
• Augello on Law & Regulation
• A breakthrough for truck brokers
• Bohman on Pricing
• A breakthrough on density ratings?
• Copacino on Strategy
• A new direction in strategic planning
• E-COMMERCE
• Successful online selling depends on logistics
• Foster on Third-Party Service
• Dot-com retailers give 3PLs their big chance
• HIGHWAY RESTRICTIONS
• As states flex muscles, some fear trucking may suffer
• INTERNATIONAL
• Global shippers to form network
• LABOR
• Truckers at Northwest ports settle--for now
• LOGISTICS SERVICES
• NS, CSX still working on Conrail
• Logistics Briefing
• Ronald J. Conway
• TRANSTEK Solutions Inc.
• Ed McCain
• Victor Guinasso
• William M. Hart
• Comcar Industries Inc.
• Michael K. Lorelli
• Freightliner Corp.
• Dennis L. Salo
• Pitt Ohio
• Robert V. Williams
• DATEBOOK
• William "Bill" Liberato
• Yellow Freight System
• Direct Container Line Inc.
• RESEARCH
• Logistics execs focusing on supply chain, e-commerce
• TECHNOLOGY
• UPS, Oracle to develop software
• THE LAW
• Preston case tests bankruptcy procedures

• Parting Shot
• Should we hold a bake sale for U.S. Customs?

• SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
• Getting into gear

• Transportation Spotlight
• Will the truckload market be Y2KO'd?

• Up Front
• An executive summary of industry news
• The only Class 1 railroad deemed "revenue adequate"
• A threat to maritime rate confidentiality
• The handling of hazardous-materials emergencies
• Where's a good pallet when you need one?
• Shippers who urge carriers to deliver loads in violation of safety regulations
• Two of the nation's biggest household-goods movers
• The growth of the air-express industry
• The Environmental Protection Agency is offering a list of companies
• The issue of tired drivers, pilots, and engineers
• Air shipments are up by a third
• A conventional decision:
• This year's version of Logistics Trends,

• Viewpoint
• To re-bid or not to re-bid?