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Logistics Preview for April 2005

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UPCOMING COVER STORY

Sowing the seeds of savings
By using a continuous-move strategy and consolidating its carrier base, Monsanto saves up to 15 percent on its truckload costs.
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Software buyer seeks soul mate

Compatibility and the right features are what shippers look for in a software vendor, our survey shows.
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Playing the waiting game
Implementing a successful postponement strategy in the warehouse requires knowing your limits.
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LATEST LOGISTICS NEWS
House adopts surprise fuel surcharge regulation
Shippers, carriers are caught off-guard as lawmakers slip a provision mandating fuel surcharges into the federal highway bill.
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Groups launch new certificate programs
As more companies embrace the concept of supply chain management, professional education needs have had to keep pace.
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Analyst: These could be the "good old days" for diesel prices
A leading oil industry analyst foresees short-term relief on diesel fuel prices, but says shippers and truckers are in for some serious pain in mid-2006.
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Demand for RFID professionals exceeds supply

There's a serious shortage of individuals who are trained in managing radio frequency identification.
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Infrastructure woes hobble transportation productivity
Shippers had better get accustomed to rising freight rates and capacity shortages.
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Study finds companies reining in supply chain costs
Manufacturers and retailers worldwide are holding the line on supply chain costs while improving product availability.
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IN THIS ISSUE:

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Table of Contents

UP FRONT:
Management Update: An executive summary of industry news

Viewpoint: Flynn's security plan: Is it time to listen?

Price Trends: Exclusive data on recent price trends in transportation

COLUMNS:
Bohman on Pricing:
2005 LTL general rate increases are already on the way

Byrne on Excellence:
Supply chain fixes for stand-still ports

Parting Shot: There's a lot more than road repairs in the highway bill

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