en-us http://www1.mmh.com/ Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www1.mmh.com/info/CA6495349.html) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:24:19 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6581095.html?rssid=271 Thanks to all who entered our cartoon caption contest!  We've sorted through hundreds of entries to bring you what we think is the funniest caption for last month's cartoon.  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:09:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6581060.html?rssid=271 Hydrogen-powered vehicles have the potential to help cut down on the United States oil dependence and carbon dioxide emissions, but the act of taking it from a concept to fruition is far from a reality, according to a recent report by the National Academies of Science. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6580606.html?rssid=271 A container management services company is joining forces with the Reusable Packaging Association to help develop new strategies for making supply chains “greener” and reducing packaging costs. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:48:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6579522.html?rssid=271 Safety and efficiency lessons come out of this “do as I do” approach to customer relations. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6578930.html?rssid=271 Factoring the diverse demands of customers into the profitability equation can be daunting, particularly when those demands do not fit your model for order fulfillment and delivery cost containment, says industry veteran John Hill. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6578858.html?rssid=271 Here are a few examples of how automated materials handling equipment and technology systems can work together to automate and manage some of the most common customer requirements. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6578861.html?rssid=271 CDW’s Western Distribution Center not only increased speed and productivity, it also efficiently meets the need for customized products. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6578208.html?rssid=271 Best-in-class companies are using technology tools to meet customer requirements and turn them to their advantage. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6577617.html?rssid=271 Ubisense and Alien Technology combined RTLS and RFID in an automotive application to reduce the cost and error rate of mounting critical components in a car as it is assembled. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6577362.html?rssid=271 Impinj, Inc. has acquired Intel Corporation's RFID operation. Intel's R1000 reader radio chip will now become part of the Impinj RFID product family. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6575890.html?rssid=271 Purchasing and supply executives in the non-manufacturing sector report contraction in economic activity overall. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6575891.html?rssid=271  Surging energy and transportation costs to blame for rising reusable tote and container costs. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6575071.html?rssid=271 Robust investments in manufacturing and infrastructure industries worldwide resulted in strong growth this year for the AC drives market.  Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6575098.html?rssid=271 Containerboard and box prices will jump in July. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6574989.html?rssid=271 The worldwide market for GTM applications is expected to grow 10.1% over the next five years. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6575055.html?rssid=271 Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June following four months of contraction, while the overall economy grew for the 80th consecutive month. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6574266.html?rssid=271 The Food Marketing Institute is planning to launch the Product Recall Collaboration Zone, a tool designed to standardize recall announcements. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6573901.html?rssid=271 Modeled on existing European and Canadian pools, this NWPCA –operated program is expected to ease problems associated with damaged pallets. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6573530.html?rssid=271 Online retailer Zappos has implemented Kiva’s sortation and shipping system, and Ernst & Young has honored Kiva’s founder for his entrepreneurship. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:25:00 PDT http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6573441.html?rssid=271 A revision to Florida’s drug pedigree law now recognizes the unique role of third party logistics providers. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT