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Top Headlines

Companies Outsourcing Compliance as Trade, Security Regulations Increase
Facing complex web of regulations, enterprises adding compliance staff, tapping outside expertise to keep up; greatest need for services seen in emerging markets

'Green Procurement Has Already Become a Key Competitive Factor'
At Green Procurement Day event, supply management organizations challenged to take larger role in value creation as companies balance sustainability with competitive advantage

Outlook Seen Positive for RFID Market Despite Downturn
Market projected to reach $5.35 billion this year, $7.46 billion by 2014, ABI forecasts; among supply chain applications, greatest growth seen for RTLS, item-level tagging in apparel, retail

Pulse of Commerce Index Reveals Disappointing February as Snow Dampens Economy
IATA Halves Projected 2010 Loss Forecast for Air Transport Industry
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Functions

Demand Management Trends

Semiconductor Industry Saw Less-than-expected Drop in 2009 as Strong Focus on Inventories Pays Off
Industry association sees semi supply chain poised for growth in 2010 as moderate growth in demand fuels recovery
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Sourcing/Procurement Trends

'Green Procurement Has Already Become a Key Competitive Factor'
At Green Procurement Day event, supply management organizations challenged to take larger role in value creation as companies balance sustainability with competitive advantage
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Fulfillment/Logistics Trends

Companies Outsourcing Compliance as Trade, Security Regulations Increase
Facing complex web of regulations, enterprises adding compliance staff, tapping outside expertise to keep up; greatest need for services seen in emerging markets
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Integration/ERP Trends

Outlook Seen Positive for RFID Market Despite Downturn
Market projected to reach $5.35 billion this year, $7.46 billion by 2014, ABI forecasts; among supply chain applications, greatest growth seen for RTLS, item-level tagging in apparel, retail
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Payment Trends

Tapping Automated, Integrated Accounting Systems to Rein in Financial Supply Chain Risk
New technology options can help LSPs streamline overall operations and optimize financial risk, says CargoWise edi's Simon Clark
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Customer Relationship Management Trends

Vendavo Launches New Pricing Intelligence OnDemand Offerings
Expanded portfolio of software-as-a-service (SaaS) pricing solutions aims to help customers realize rapid time to value with minimal IT investment, says price management specialist
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Decision Support Trends

Companies Outsourcing Compliance as Trade, Security Regulations Increase
Facing complex web of regulations, enterprises adding compliance staff, tapping outside expertise to keep up; greatest need for services seen in emerging markets
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Product Lifecycle Management Trends

Three Guys Walked into a Test Plot: A Scientist, a Farmer and an Extension Agent …
Why agriculture technology advances depend more than ever on relationships to protect and advance our healthy, abundant and economical food supply.
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Industry Trends

Auto/Aerospace Trends

Technology Changes in the Automotive Industry Raising Risk Levels for Corporate Procurement
As auto sector looks to new technologies to fuel future growth, the 'Periodic Table on Wheels' poses particular challenges for traditional purchasing strategies, BrainNet argues

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Consumer Trends

Economic Concerns, Consumer Demand Remain Top Priorities for Consumer Goods Industry
Companies continue to fight effects of financial crisis, yet refuse to put social and environmental responsibilities on the back burner, Consumer Goods Forum Top of Mind Survey reveals

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Other Discrete Manufacturing Trends

Royal Products Leverages WMS to Ensure the Customer Is King
Manufacturer uses Latitude warehouse management solution from PathGuide to drive dramatic improvement in customer satisfaction

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Process Manufacturing Trends

Ingenuity Seen Leading Manufacturers and Industrial Companies out of Recession
Organizations are taking control of own futures, looking for new markets, new channels to drive growth in unsteady market, ThomasNet Industry Market Barometer finds

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Non-Manufacturing Trends

Group Buys: Good for the Supplier and Good for the Buyer
As manufacturers tighten their belts, GPOs could represent an untapped opportunity to increase revenues; the case for tapping into a group purchase organization

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Transportation/Logistics Trends

Pulse of Commerce Index Reveals Disappointing February as Snow Dampens Economy
Flat growth over first two months of 2010 suggests a strong March needed to sustain GDP growth, Ceridian-UCLA reports

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Distribution/Wholesale Trends

Case Study: Open Source ERP Yields Streamlined Operations and Margin Growth for Book Distributor
SBC Fulfillment turns to enterprise resource planning solution from Compiere to integrate operations, improve productivity and meet growth objectives

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Retail Trends

China Women's Wear Suppliers Optimistic about Sales, but Profit Remains Difficult in 2010
With fierce price competition, majority of suppliers maintaining or decreasing prices, focusing on improving operating efficiency to reduce costs, according to China Sourcing Report

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