DC Velocity - October 2010

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WEB EXCLUSIVES!

; Back to School on Metrics. Now’s a great time to refresh your performance measurement program. In this Web-only article, Kate Vitasek and Joe Tillman look at how managers can use the fundamental concepts of math, English, history, and science to fine-tune their metrics protocols. Find it online at www.dcveloc- ity.com/articles/20100915back_to_school_on_metrics/.

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Now playing on DCV-TV: Exclusive insights from industry experts

Go to Channel 1 to watch interviews with thought leaders from organizations like Pepsico, Lands’ End, and TranSystems. Featured topics include the state of the distribution workforce, a better way to store and ship, and how to use productivity initiatives to create enterprise value.

CHECK OUT OUR BLOGS!

At www.dcvelocity.com/blogs/, you’ll find: Netherlands-based Stephen Cain’s observations on logistics practices in Europe. In his latest post, he takes European logistics operations to task for spotty compliance with their own social responsibility polices, and tells the remarkable story of one corporation that put people ahead of profits because “it was the right thing to do.” To share your own experiences in this area, contact Cain through the link on his blog page, http://blogs.dcvelocity.com/europe/.

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