VOLUME 8 NO. 3 inside
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looking at the flip side:
interview with Peter Sheahan
BY MITCH MAC DONALD
Forget the tried and true, says Peter Sheahan.
Sometimes, success lies in turning everything
you know about business on its head.
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red, white, and … green
BY PETER BRADLEY
; It’s already acclaimed for its sustainable
farming and water conservation practices. But
Jackson Family Wines took its eco-initiatives to
a whole new level last year when it built a
sprawling, earth-friendly DC.
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come together
BY MARK SOLOMON
For all its potential, the “collaborative
distribution” concept has yet to live up to its
billing. Some say that’s about to change.
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fear factor
BY JAMES A. COOKE
Despite a lackluster economy, sales of
transportation management software remain
surprisingly strong. But it’s not optimism that’s
fueling the growth; it’s fear of the future.
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Lego’s game-changing move
BY JAMES A. COOKE
The toymaker’s bold decision to serve Europe
and Asia from a single DC in the Czech Republic
cut logistics costs by 20 percent. But bringing the
new operation up to Western European standards
wasn’t exactly child’s play.
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one at a time
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
If your DC is typical, you’re probably doing
more piece picking today than you did a decade
ago. Here are some tips for improving that part
of your operation.
