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Lou Smyrlis's Viewpoint Column
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Compliance the price of admission to global trade
11/1/2011
It's no fad
10/1/2011
Dragon dynamics
9/1/2011
Don't count on it
8/1/2011
show me the numbers
6/1/2011
Want to grow profit margins?
5/1/2011
Dare to lead
4/1/2011
How new technology is about to change how we think about economies of scale and our supply chain practices
3/1/2011
Cloud computing: Is it a true gift from the heavens?
2/1/2011
How do we capture the interest and passion of the next generation of supply chain managers?
11/1/2010
No better time than now to educate your executive on supply chain management
10/1/2010
Let's get our thinking caps on
9/1/2010
Why analysis, planning, and carrier relationship building are about to become a whole lot more important
8/1/2010
Is it time for a much different approach to infrastructure funding?
6/1/2010
Lowest price or best quality?
5/1/2010
Shipping on the Arctic frontier
4/1/2010
It's time to start exploring "the undiscovered country"
3/1/2010
How Long Will Our Class 1 Railways Remain The Darlings Of Bay Street?
2/1/2010
The Future Of Trucking: Not As Bright As It Used To Be?
1/1/2010
Why The Recovery Could Prove More Challenging Than The Downturn
11/1/2009
Intercontinental Shippers Will Need More Transportation Options During The Economic Recovery
9/1/2009
Tweet, Tweet: Get In The Loop, Stay In The Loop
8/1/2009
Why our approach to transborder and global trade often leaves me puzzled
6/1/2009
Always Have Enough And Nothing Left Over
5/1/2009
Think Border Backups Have Been Solved? Think Again.
4/1/2009
Don't Plan The Golf Vacation Just Yet
3/1/2009
The Outlook For Motor Carriers This Year Is Grim; And The Good May Depart With The Bad
2/1/2009
The Loopholes In Ontario's CVOR System Are Glaring And Unacceptable
1/1/2009
Can Infrastructure Investments Pave The Road To Recovery?
11/1/2008
view point
10/1/2008
Airfreight capacity cuts:
9/1/2008
Why we better get ready for another trucking capacity crunch -and upward pressure on rates (August 01, 2008)
8/1/2008
Why we better get ready for another trucking capacity crunch -and upward pressure on rates (August 01, 2008)
8/1/2008
Volatile fuel pricing is a long-term issue. Why are we employing short-term solutions?
6/1/2008
Placing a cap on emissions can prove a lucrative trade for service providers
5/1/2008
Are public-private partnerships the best answer to our infrastructure woes?
4/1/2008
Where the heck is Durango?
3/1/2008
Work stress: A concern worth stressing?
2/1/2008
Financial security: Does it carry too high a price tag for supply chain professionals? (January 01, 2008)
1/1/2008
Introducing Transportation Matters: Web tv worth watching
11/1/2007
If Ottawa can't stand the heat, it's our corporations that will face the meltdown
10/1/2007
Scan-all legislation is 100% misguided
9/1/2007
Now you see it, now you don't: Will TWIC ever become reality?
8/1/2007
Are we ready to do what it takes to become a global supply chain leader?
6/1/2007
A Concrete Plan?
5/1/2007
Get on With It
4/1/2007
Is Canada's new focus on rebuilding our infrastructure for real?
3/1/2007
"Trust" Me
2/1/2007
What Do Global Shippers Really Want From Their Logistics Providers?
1/1/2007
Look, the Sky Is Falling. No Umbrella Required.
11/1/2006
The cold reality about global warming
10/1/2006
Can your supply chain handle the risks of sourcing from China? (September 01, 2006)
9/1/2006
Why Dealing With Global Warming Is Not An Issue That's Too Hot to Handle
8/1/2006
Why container shipping lines will have to steer a new course for the next 50 years
6/1/2006
Slack capacity?
4/1/2006
Easing of truck capacity - reality or wishful thinking?
11/1/2005
Future of supply chain management hangs on the right human resource strategy
10/1/2005
Why do we shuffle where we once ran?
9/1/2005
The Sopranos don't belong in our transportation system
8/1/2005
It's a numbers game and we can't win without you
6/1/2005
Has shippers' acceptance of fuel surcharge levels reached its limit?
5/1/2005
Are you employing the right strategies to control rising truck rates?
4/1/2005
Truck rates: Why the cards are stacked against you
3/1/2005
The Backbone of U.S. Security Programs Is About to Become a Lot Stiffer
2/1/2005
Prepare for Some "Loonie" Times in 2005
1/1/2005
Re-Investment in Our Transportation Infrastructure Must Become Our Rallying Cry
11/1/2004
Cultural Differences Can Trump the Most Logical of Supply Chain Planning
9/1/2004
Making Intermodal Transportation Work Starts With Creating a Common Vision
8/1/2004
Does Michael Dell have IT right on outsourcing?
6/1/2004
Valeri can show leadership by removing our ports from their financial straightjacket
5/1/2004
A no-brainer goal for smart tags
4/1/2004
Plug one hole, open another
3/1/2004
The main obstacles to a secure border may be the agencies entrusted with creating it
2/1/2004
CFOs Have Discovered the Supply Chain. Why You Should Rejoice.
1/1/2004
Supply chain managers can expect to earn every penny of their paycheques in 2004
11/1/2003
The "Big Picture" on Pre-Notification Is Much Improved; Now on to the Details
8/1/2003
Industry would be better off solving current border uncertainties on its own
4/1/2003
It's time for shippers and carriers to take charge of the security debate
2/1/2003
It's no time to relax; the real challenges to border security are still ahead
1/1/2003
What is it that effective leaders do differently?
11/1/2002
Latest U.S. Customs proposal is a backward step for trade and security
10/1/2002
The time for benchmarking carrier performance has come
8/1/2002
An argument that's not as "loonie" as it sounds
5/1/2002
Railways and shippers must continue dialogue
4/1/2002
Supply chain challenges can still damage the fragile recovery
3/1/2002
It's getting ugly out there. Overcapacity is dooming carriers.
2/1/2002
Do recent pay hikes for logisticians reflect a lasting trend?
1/1/2002
"R" word or not, there is reason to be positive
12/1/2001
The future is now; it's up to you to lead the way
10/1/2001
Spooked about the economy but standing firm on role of SCM
9/1/2001
Hot on the news trail during the dog days of summer
8/1/2001