Logistics Management - September 1, 2008

The 17th annual Masters of Logistics study confirms that there are indeed two distinct groups of shippers—those that have reconfigured transportation fundamentals and those that are seeking to make this transition. And this year we find that the true Masters are only increasing their lead over the smaller, less sophisticated players.

• Columns
• Bohman on Pricing
• NMFC ratings and class rates don’t match up
• Mulani on Excellence
• Gold medal solutions to China’s supply chain challenges
• Sage Advice
• Some will simply never learn
• Viewpoint
• Viewpoint: Data fuels the Masters

• Departments
• Management Update
• Management Update
• Price Trends
• Price Trends

• Features
• Cold Chain
• Temperature-controlled shipping: Stay Cool
• Customs Compliance
• Global Supply Chain Operations: Wyeth pumps up the pipeline
• Global Logistics
• Supply Chain Security: A framework for protecting your supply chain
• Warehouse and DC
• Warehouse & DC: B&H Photo changes the game

• News
• Near-shoring on shippers' radar
• Fuel Conservation
• “Drive at 55” meets stiff headwinds

• Special Reports
• Special Report
• U.S. Seaport Update: Location Matters