SEPTEMBER 2013
VOLUME 11 NO. 9
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28 At the intersection: interview with
Terry L. Esper, Ph.D.
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
Some see industry, academia, and government as siloes. Dr. Terry
Esper, who has touched all three, sees convergence—and benefits.
33 Coming soon to a fleet near you:
ultra-clean lifting machines
BY TOBY GOOLEY
; The EPA’s stringent Tier 4 final emissions restrictions will
apply to all diesel-powered lift trucks by the end of next year.
How will the rules affect your fleet?
40 Take this load and …
follow the rules!
BY MARK B. SOLOMON
Last year’s transport funding law remade the multibillion
dollar world of property brokerage. Starting Oct. 1, the rubber
hits the road.
45 Is reusable packaging right
for you?
BY SUSAN K. LACEFIELD
Reusable packaging has a well-earned reputation for being good
for the environment and the bottom line. But it’s not for everyone.
52 Eddie Bauer ramps up fulfillment
BY PETER BRADLEY
The iconic outdoor brand revamps its distribution operations to
speed up fulfillment of customer orders.
57 A TMS is for sharing
BY JAMES A. COOKE
Transportation management software makes it possible for
shippers to share freight deliveries and cut expenses. So why
aren’t more doing it?
61 What to think about when
you think about printing
BY PETER BRADLEY
DCs have a head-spinning array of choices when it comes to
printing and labeling systems. Here are some tips for picking the
right device for your operation.
