JULY 2011
VOLUME 9 NO. 7 inside
29 The rainmakers BY DC VELOCITY STAFF ; For our 2011 Rainmakers, success isn’t just about fame and fortune. It’s also about making a contribution to the logistics field and advancing the profession. 55 How to beat the truckload capacity crunch BY MARK B. SOLOMON Experts say there are ways to ease the squeeze, but it will require a change in mindset. 63 The new dynamics of site selection BY PETER BRADLEY It’s no longer all about the rent. When shippers evaluate DC sites these days, their number one concern is transportation. 71 Is RFID dead? Definitely not! BY JOHN K. VISICH, PEDRO M. REYES, AND SUHONG LI New research shows that while RFID adoption hasn’t followed the predicted path, it’s far from a failed technology. 75 Does your conveyor need a tune-up? BY PETER BRADLEY If output has slipped or your system is jamming, it may be time for a professional audit.
