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Finished Goods Inventory:
New Views on an Old Issue
 Finished goods inventory levels fell in 2009, while order fill rates and customer satisfaction rates rose. See more key findings from the Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium survey of retail, manufacturing and consumer products companies. Download the Finished Goods Inventory Management hot topic report here, or learn more about the finished goods inventory picture in this GoGoGo! blog post from Jim Tompkins.
 
 Preparing for the 2010 Retail Peak Season
How will supply chain improvements made in 2009 affect this year's peak season? Read this blog post for more about the trends and best practices retailers are using to ensure products are in stores for the holidays while avoiding surcharges and other pitfalls.
Biggest Risks Facing Global Companies
World Trade Magazine says, "The Supply Chain is a Scary Place," referring to the supply chain risks that numerous companies are facing today. In this article, Tompkins Associates' Valerie Bonebrake suggests that playing the "what if" game will help companies be prepared for these risks.
 Why is YMS Missing?
Yard management systems track the movement and flow of shipments in and out of the dock doors, providing higher visibility. Learn more about this and other benefits of YMS that shippers are discovering in this Logistics Management article.
Defining and Measuring Supply Chain Flexibility
In this article by Supply Chain Digest, a panel of experts weighs in on the importance of a flexible supply chain. Find out more about what these five experts had to say.
Will 2010 Be the Year of the LSP?
Many Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) have grown more opportunistically than strategically -- and it's been a rocky road for many. While most LSPs seem to feel the worst is behind them, there is still cautious optimism about the future. Read more about the outlook for LSPs in this SupplyChainNetwork blog post.
 Technology Investment to Boost Productivity
When looking to increase productivity, many companies turn to technology. However, these companies sometimes forget to examine the technology solution from an organization-wide perspective. In this Supply Chain Information Technology blog post, expert Kevin Hume provides three points to ponder in your quest for productivity improvement.
Back to Basics - Crossing the China River
 China recently launched past Japan to become the second largest economic power in the world. You may know the basics of creating a China strategy, but are you doing them? Learn more in this podcast from Technomic Asia's China Business Blog and Podcast. For a fun look at opportunities for international companies in China, purchase a copy of the business novel Caught Between the Tiger and the Dragon by Jim Tompkins with a 25 percent discount.
Emerging Supply Chain Tech Trends in China
Join Denny McKnight, Partner, Distribution Operations, Tompkins Associates and top executives from Estee Lauder Cosmetics and Vocollect as they discuss the latest supply chain technology trends for warehousing and distribution centers in China at Emerging Supply Chain Tech Trends on Tuesday, September 14 in Shanghai.
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