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Sagging electronics sales have driven PC makers to crank up the demands they make on the distributors that supply them with parts. One of those distributors has turned the crunch into an opportunity.
The smart folks at Accenture have finally come up with statistics that show a positive correlation between strong, effective supply chain management and (drum roll, please) MONEY!
FDA approval came too late for last year's flu season. But Wyeth Pharmaceuticals plans to make up for lost time with this year's launch of its nasal influenza vaccine, FluMist. It's banking on a high-tech cold chain distribution network to make it happen.
A surge in the popularity of electric lift trucks means DC managers now must cope with the 3,000-pound acid-filled batteries that power them. That's sparked a lot of interest in safe battery handling equipment.
The story's quickly becoming familiar: DC managers identify a problem or bottleneck. They figure out what they need to solve it. Then comes word that the project's been put on hold until the economy turns around.