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A study done by Recall Owl shows the total number of consumer product recalls by country. China leads the poll with 1,570 product recalls. The United States is in second place with 557 recalls and Taiwan holds onto third with 155 recalls.

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Greetings! 

It's a new year, and all of us here at Acsis, Inc. would like to thank you for a fantastic 2011. We are excited to see what 2012 will bring as we look forward to sharing the latest in industry and supply chain management news with you.

To start things off, we want to open your eyes regarding product recalls in an innovative and thought-provoking way.  First, we invite you to view our newest video, which asks the all-important question, "Is your company ready for a product recall?"  After you watch it, we are confident that it will challenge you to rethink your answer.  If that's not enough to drive our point home, you'll want to read, "5 Scary Facts about Product Recalls."  We are only in the early stages of launching our recall management initiative, and already we've received national press coverage on this issue.   

In addition, be sure to check out our Business Solutions video and see how Acsis, Inc. helps combat counterfeiters, diversion, chargebacks, parallel trade, and poorly-planned product recalls. These stories - and more - are available on our blog on our Web site, so don't forget to log in and subscribe to our RSS feed.

In our on-going series, Acsis, Inc. continues to show organizations how to "Do More With Less,"by highlighting how to effectively manage your outside resources.  Want to stay ahead of the competition for 2012?  Read our informative article, "Supply Chain Predictions for 2012," so you can be well-prepared.

The much-anticipated Aberdeen Research Group Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey was released this month and their findings were very interesting. Partner visibility continues to be a major area of concern, while supply chain ROI is expected to steadily climb. Read more about the survey below and see how Acsis, Inc. can help reduce costs and improve overall supply chain responsiveness, velocity, and efficiency.  

At Acsis, Inc., our employees are our greatest asset. They work hard every day to deliver the outstanding products and services you've come to expect from the nation's leading product-tracking software manufacturer. To show our appreciation, each issue will pay a special tribute to one of our own. This month meet Joel Chanitz, Acsis, Inc.'s SAP Consulting Manager, and discover what Joel likes to do in his free time.  

Here's to a great New Year,

The Acsis, Inc. Team 

"The truth is most companies aren't ready for a recall, which can cost a manufacturer upward of $80 million per event." -- John DiPalo, Chief Technology Officer for Acsis, Inc.

Today's supply chains are more far-reaching than ever and being stretched to the limit.  As we all know,  a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.  The longer the supply chain the greater the risk for a problem. Although the industry and government - like the FDA - have mechanisms in place to monitor food safety, they are not foolproof. Products can hit shelves quicker than ever, yet pulling them off can take weeks.  

We recently launched our new recall management initiative with a story entitled, "5 Scary Facts about Product Recalls," which received national attention.  The story was featured on nearly 3,000 Web sites such as Yahoo Finance, The New York Daily News, The Boston Globe, CBS Money Watch, as well being featured on local news sites throughout the country including NBC, ABC and CBS.     

The article reveals five little-known facts about product recalls, such as how recalled products are probably sitting on store shelves right now, and how not all product recalls make the news. Educate yourself on the hidden dangers of recalled products and see how Acsis, Inc. can help protect your brand against such detrimental events.  Read more here.

Is Your Company Ready for a Product Recall?

In addition, we encourage you to take a moment to view our latest video, "Is Your Company Ready for a Product Recall?"   

This three-minute video is bound to make you re-evaluate your recall-readiness.   

Coordinating outsource resources - whether around the corner or around the world - is more important than ever. Managers need to effectively coordinate production requirements, shipping and receiving dates, and item level identification for tracking and tracing purposes.

Acsis, Inc. can help by providing a web-based portal to your suppliers and third-party manufacturers and packagers so that your outside vendors have the ability to keep you updated while securing your system from outside access. Companies will finally have the automated data collection process in place to collect context data such as lot number and item-level serial number data, to support product recalls and chargebacks.   

To learn more about the Acsis Partner Management solution, read the case study to see how a leading global chemical company was able to coordinate with 125 value-add partners by using the Acsis solution. You can also contact us at 856-673-3000 to see how the solution will work for your organization.

Earlier this month  Aberdeen Research Group released its much anticipated Chief Supply Chain Officer survey. This survey collected information from almost 200 companies and delivered some valuable insights into what many CSO's are looking for in the New Year.  

With an ever-increasing number of suppliers, customers, carriers and countries in global supply chains, it is easy to see the importance of "collaborative synchronization between all parties."  Some highlights of the study show:

• 78% of executives indicated improving extended supply chain visibility is a top priority;
• Executives had the highest ROI expectations for supply chain visibility, supply chain network design and labor management software, with most expecting an ROI within about 18 months;
• 29% of discrete companies expect payback from these technologies within one year.

Every year the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and Supply Chain Matters team up to give us their supply chain predictions for the New Year. They take input from clients, thought-leaders, and other supply chain and blogosphere observers into heavy consideration while reflecting on future implications and 2011's activities. Stay ahead of the curve by preparing your team in establishing new programs, initiatives, and educational agendas.