MAY 2011
VOLUME 9 NO. 5 inside
26 The toughest job on the planet? interview with Stephen Cahill BY MARK B. SOLOMON If something goes amiss with one of your shipments, you might have an irate customer on your hands. If one of Stephen Cahill’s World Food Programme shipments goes awry, people could die.
33 Much ado about nada?
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
The dispute over Mexican truckers’ access to
U.S. markets is close to resolution. The
industry’s response: A collective shrug.
40 Nice work if you can get it
BY DC VELOCITY STAFF
; DCV’s readers say their work is varied and
satisfying. And with the average salary
comfortably in the six figures, it’s rewarding too.
47 See it now, and save
BY PETER BRADLEY
Supply chain visibility isn’t just about
improving customer service. It can also save
you a lot of money.
51 “Go West” into China …
carefully
BY PILAR DIETER
Companies that are considering moving
production into China’s interior must weigh
the trade-offs of lower costs against the impact
on their supply chains.
61 Think before you attach
BY TOBY GOOLEY
Lift truck attachments make specialized
product handling more efficient and drivers
more productive. But there’s a lot to consider
before you go out and buy one.
