NOVEMBER 2012
VOLUME 10 NO. 11 inside
30 In (and out of) the deep water: interview with Dave Mosley BY MARK B. SOLOMON One year after the floods in Thailand submerged the hard drive supply chain, Dave Mosley has pulled Seagate Technology out of the mud and back to a strong competitive position.
36 Tailored for performance
BY DAVID MALONEY
; Apparel maker Desigual’s new automated
picking and sorting solution may use standard
components found in other systems. But there’s
nothing ordinary about it.
40 A “Vancouver” by any
other name
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
The Washington seaport suffers from identity
confusion with its Canadian namesake. But a
big rail access project could set it apart while
reshaping the transportation landscape.
45 Five must-have features in
a YMS
BY JAMES A. COOKE
In the market for a yard management system?
Here are five features to look for.
49 Robot revolution
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
Twenty years ago, Frito-Lay relied on workers to
hand stack cases of chips, nuts, and cookies in its
trucks. Now, it has more colorful loading options,
including the “T. Rex” and robots.
57 Handle with care
BY PETER BRADLEY
Developing a safe, responsible, and effective system
for handling consumer electronics returns isn’t just
good for the planet. It can also be very, very good
for your business.
