VOLUME 9 NO. 10 inside
27 Freedom to move: interview with Marc Scribner BY MARK B. SOLOMON To Marc Scribner of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the only good economic regulation is no economic regulation. On the transport battlefield, he has much work to do to keep government out of the equation.
33 Little guys get their day
in the sun
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
; Regional parcel carriers have long lived in the
shadow of FedEx and UPS. Will a changing market
boost their relevance?
39 Get accustomed to Europe’s
new customs rules
BY TOBY GOOLEY
While the kinks are being worked out of the
EU’s new cargo security system, here are some
precautions U.S. exporters can take to avoid
holdups and delays.
44 Supplying Comfort
BY STEVE GEARY
When disaster strikes, the U.S. Navy hospital ship
Comfort aims to be on the spot ready to treat
patients within five days. An innovative supply
chain strategy makes it all work.
51 Trading made easier
BY JAMES A. COOKE
When trade documentation threatened to become
a major chokepoint, engine maker Tognum America
turned to software to rev up the process.
55 High water mark
BY DAVID MALONEY
After months of treading water, German beverage
producer Hassia got back in the swim of things by
adding high-bay storage to its Frankfurt-area DC.
