AUGUST 2015
VOLUME 13 NO. 8
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28 So you want to be an
EVP … : interview with
Tim Stratman
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
Supply chain managers can be excellent
candidates for executive-level positions, says
executive coach Tim Stratman. But to grab a
corner office, they’ll need to overcome some
stereotypes and their own technical bent.
31 Four ways your WMS can
cut costs and “green up”
your DC
BY BEN AMES
3Savvy companies can use their warehouse
management systems to uncover hidden
inefficiencies that waste money and energy.
39 Voice 2.0
BY DAVID MALONEY
It’s not just for picking anymore. Voice
technology has evolved into a performance
management and process optimization tool.
45 Reduction in force:
Shippers rationalize their
universe of 3PL providers
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
In an effort to avoid high spot market
prices, some shippers are bypassing their
3PLs and negotiating directly with truck
owners for capacity. Will that come back to
haunt them?
49 The allure of lithium-ion
BY TOBY GOOLEY
Interest in lithium-ion batteries for material
handling equipment is growing. Will they be
limited to niche applications, or could they
eventually replace lead-acid batteries?
