FYI

By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 9/1/2000

Outsourcing-an age old method of survival

Logistics Outsourcing - A Management Guide , written by Clifford F. Lynch, is based on the premise that outsourcing is vitally important in today's business environment, just like it was in ancient times and will be even more so in the years to come.

This research book covers topics concerning: Why outsource, what should be outsourced, developing an outsourcing strategy, developing a contract, and implementation.
The Council of Logistics Management
630-574-0985

What matters most in product handling?

Learn about a new generation of custom materials handling and returnable packaging products in the brochure entitled, "What are the 7 most important concerns in product handling for the 21 ^st century?"

Features include materials handling and returnable packaging options that fully integrate with your specific application-providing reliable solutions, high value-per-dollar spent, and excellent product protection.
Creative Techniques, Inc.
248-373-3050

Searching for the right WMS?

A practical approach to finding and selecting the right warehouse management system (WMS) is provided in the research report:, "What to look for in Warehouse Management System Software."

The report, by Philip Obal, helps create a precise request for information (RFI), illustrates how to score each completed RFI, and shows how to build a comparative cost analysis matrix.

A detailed list of North America WMS software providers is given with contacts, addresses, and phone numbers, along with a list of related software.

Obal has also created a Warehouse & Logistics Software Directory, which narrowly focuses on software solutions for the warehouse. Over 220 vendors are listed. The directory is updated weekly with the newest company information.

For more information, visit www.idii.com.
Industrial Data & Information Inc.
918-464-2222