May 21, 2007 | |
On Today's BlogThe purchase of Chrysler has been a huge story recently. The automaker aims to return to profits in '08, but the main hurdle lies in its ability to clinch a new contract with the United Automobile Workers (UAW) union that reduces costs, particularly for health care. Will a private company be tougher for the auto union to deal with because the owners could be uncompromising, or can private equity investors fix Chrysler for good without a confrontation with the union? » Read more... | » Comments... You May Have Missed Light Friday: Found -- 585 New Species and Richest Shipwreck Treasure Ever... ... Forever Stamps, Political Food Stamp Challenge, Britain's Animal-Human Hybrids and The Mineral Moon Mosaic! Visibility Forecast: Occasionally Poor, Moderate or Good, Best-in-Class While many in the service industry grouse over Sarbanes-Oxley's demand for transparency, one of manufacturing's enduring buzzwords is visibility. In the early days of the industrial revolution, the foremen carried the information about worker productivity, and perhaps supply levels, to the boss. Today it can all be automated on the plant floor. Revisiting Distribution Center Site Selection Speed to market is key in logistics today, and distribution centers (DCs) are increasingly central to helping shippers achieve success. When selecting a site for the DC or warehouse, however, there are many factors that must be taken into account to ensure the right site without running into unexpected requirements that can hamper future operational costs. |

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