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Bahrain Logistics Zone set to open

"The selection of local tenants through the book building process will provide fairness and transparency and applicants will know exactly what criteria are evaluated in order to be short-listed"

State starts freight and logistics task force

"Savannah has outpaced nearly every U.S. port in growth in recent years"

Postal Service looks to expand package returns service with major carriers

"This allows us to use our network of less-than-truckload carriers and couriers to figure the most cost-efficient way for us to connect with the Postal Service and keep the prices down for our customers"

CH Robinson CEO, chairman John P. Wiehoff exercises options for 33,778 shares of common stock

The chief executive and chairman of logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. via Canadian Business Magazine

Marine terminals go high-tech

"There's been no effect on our business yet, but we expect to pull back on spending (from customers)"

BDP launches project logistics division in Singapore

"Many of these big and complex projects are in the energy and natural resources markets such as the construction, mining, power, oil, natural gas and chemical industries"

Schneider Logistics Opens New Regional Center

"With the addition of our new Toronto-based RLC, we expand our ability to provide the best shipping solutions for our customers while growing our relationships with independent transportation providers"

Midwest Banc Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter Operating Earnings...

"We made a number of changes this quarter to our leadership and financial position which we feel will positively impact Midwest"

Court says jury should hear sex harassment claim

"It is well established that racially offensive language need not be targeted at the plaintiff in order to support a Title VII hostile work environment claim"

Forward Air shares gain on 1st-quarter earnings that met Wall Street's estimates

Shares of Forward Air Corp., an air cargo company, rose 4 percent Tuesday after the air cargo company's first-quarter earnings met Wall Street expectations and analysts praised the results. via Canadian Business Magazine

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Royal Mail issues a spectacular set which, put together, make one image of the cathedral's interior
Mail on Sunday May 13 2008 11:20PM GMT

UPS makes whopping order for hybrid electric trucks
Biz Journals May 13 2008 10:56PM GMT

Qantas denies leaving freight executive to wing it in the US courts
Business Spectator May 13 2008 10:46PM GMT

UPS places large order for alternative fuel vehicles
Biz Journals May 13 2008 10:04PM GMT

Container Freight Stations Overwhelmed By Cargo
AllAfrica.com May 13 2008 10:01PM GMT

Australia pact for CII, UPS
Journal of Commerce May 13 2008 9:41PM GMT

ASEZA, ADC and ACT participate in Intermodal South America 2008 Fair
Jordan Star May 13 2008 9:32PM GMT

UPS orders more hybrid electric trucks for Sacramento, elsewhere
Biz Journals May 13 2008 9:19PM GMT

Saudi Arabia: DHL Express to invest ...
Mena Report May 13 2008 8:51PM GMT

FedEx, IP make Barron's 500
Biz Journals May 13 2008 8:42PM GMT

UPS Buys Hybrid Trucks
Traffic World May 13 2008 8:35PM GMT

Railroad acquires 9,000 feet of rail frontage in logistics hub ...More
Traffic World May 13 2008 8:34PM GMT

NTSB Faults NS, FRA in Derailment
Traffic World May 13 2008 8:34PM GMT

Retail trade sales increase 1.8 percent year-over-year ...More
Traffic World May 13 2008 8:34PM GMT

Retail Sales Gain 2 Percent
Traffic World May 13 2008 8:34PM GMT

Near unanimous agreement to ease pressure on oil prices ...More
Traffic World May 13 2008 8:33PM GMT

Senate Votes to Halt Filling SPR
Traffic World May 13 2008 8:33PM GMT

UPS Orders 200 Hybrids, 300 CNG Trucks
Smart Money May 13 2008 8:27PM GMT

UPS Adding More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Layover.com May 13 2008 8:22PM GMT

FedEx, IP make Barron's 500
Mass High Tech May 13 2008 8:08PM GMT

DJ MARKET TALK: ICE Sugar Sags; Dlr Rises, Freight High
futuresource.com May 13 2008 7:58PM GMT

DJ ICE Sugar Review: Drops As Dollar Rises; Freight Eyed
futuresource.com May 13 2008 7:58PM GMT

UPDATE: UPS Adding 500 More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles To Fleet
Morningstar.com May 13 2008 7:43PM GMT

The importance of rail freight
Freight Transport Association May 13 2008 7:00PM GMT

UPS Places Largest Order Ever for Hybrid Electric Trucks
Street Insider May 13 2008 6:57PM GMT

CN offers new intermodal service between Eastern Qubec, Ontario, Western Canada
Canadian Transportation Logistics May 13 2008 6:43PM GMT

UPS places large order for alternative fuel vehicles
Mass High Tech May 13 2008 6:39PM GMT

UPS adding more fuel-efficient vehicles
Business Week May 13 2008 6:31PM GMT

Headline Hits: Oil Prices Prompt FedEx to Cut Outlook
BriefingMarket May 13 2008 6:01PM GMT

UPS announces expansion of 'green' vehicle fleet
World ACD May 13 2008 5:58PM GMT

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Reduce Inventory with these 3 Supplier Partnership Strategies
Here are three inventory reduction strategies that are a result of supplier partnerships. Each strategy requires closer relationships with suppliers in addition to web-enabled information systems to track and monitor...

Objective Reports on Voice-Directed Picking
Two recently released reports compare the performance of voice-directed picking (VDP) to that of label picking and handleld scanner picking. The results show a significant improvement in accuracy when replacing...

Advantages & Disadvantages of 3PL
The use of third-party logistics providers has grown steadily since their inception in the 1980’s and continues to grow. Many large organizations have either partially or fully outsourced their logistics...

2007 Global Transportation and Supply Chain and Logistics Conference
The 2007 Global Transportation and Supply Chain Logistics Conference in Dubai, UAE, is being held from October 21-22 2007. Featured presentators include: David Jacoby, President of Boston Logistics Group,...

How to Choose the Right Supplier
Quite often, organizations use price as the determining factor when considering which supplier to select. While price is an important determining factor, other dimensions such as quality, lead time and...

5 Steps to Effective SCM Forecasting
Follow this five-step approach to help your organization generate better forecasts. The benefits of better forecasting include reduced inventory levels and better customer service through higher in-stock rates....

New SCM Benchmarking Tool: Strategic Assessment Dashboard
From the Supply Chain Consortium: "The Supply Chain Consortium has the solution with its new Strategic Assessment Dashboard, a tool that is quickly becoming the ultimate index in supply chain...

How to Create an Agile Supply Chain
Agility deals with how responsive supply chains are to changing customer demands. The North American automotive industry is a prime example of how to synchronize the arrival of parts just-in-time...

Purchasing Case Studies
Here are three case studies that address issues such as strategic sourcing, e-procurement and best practices for purchasing. Learn strategies that organizations such as AT&T, Microsoft and HP use to...

Going Green - How Environmentally Conscious Practices and Products Present a Profitable Future Today
Leading companies anticipate increasing environmental regulation around the globe and are savvy enough to understand that by demonstrating responsibility they earn a place at the table as rules and policies change. Published by: Infor

Data Profiling: Underpinning Data Quality Management
Data Profiling delivers a deeper and broader insight in a fraction of the time required by traditional approaches to data analysis. Published by: Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software

Get the Facts on Information Availability: How to Solve Downtime Challenges to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations
This white paper explores how the power of an information availability solution can unlock the latent potential of your IT environment and deliver new value for your organization. Published by: Vision Solutions

VUE Software: Insurance Commission & Incentive Compensation Management
VUE software delivers flexibility and automation to help solve the complexities of insurance sales commission and incentive compensation plans. Published by: CSSI

VUE Software: Enterprise Incentive Management
VUE Software is a leading Commission and Incentive Management Solution that enables insurance organizations of all sizes to implement innovative compensation programs that motivate sales teams and deliver results. Published by: CSSI

100+ Year Old Wholesale Grocer Uses CONNX to save Millions on Enterprise Systems Replacement Costs
Explore how a data access and integration solution saved one of North America's oldest wholesale grocers from replacing its ten year old distribution system and spending up to five million dollars on a brand new enterprise solution. Published by: CONNX Solutions

eCity Stock - Inventory Control & Warehouse Management for .Net2.0
eCity Stock forms an integral part of the inventory management and planning capabilities of the eCity Enterprise Suite. Published by: SLINGSHOT

eSPC - Supply Chain Management Collaborative Technology
You can evaluate the quality of supplier materials in real-time with eSPC. eSPC is a Statistical Process Control (SPC) solution that collects and analyzes live quality data. From raw material suppliers located anywhere in the world to the final cus... Published by: Infinity QS

Inovis Catalogue: Data Synchronization
Inovis Catalogue™ is the retail industry's leading product data synchronization application, it allows marketers, manufacturers and suppliers to share with retailers their latest product information. Published by: Inovis

The Perfect Order - Improving Supply Chain Communication
This paper examines the issues of supply chain communications with an emphasis on a common paradigm, "the perfect order." The perfect order is not something tangible. It is an archetype of flawless, optimally efficient, end-to... Published by: Inovis

Accelerating Trading Partner Performance: How Retailers and Manufacturers Can Unlock Working Capital with On-Demand Supply Chain Software
Persistent data quality issues between trading partners continue to trigger claims, delay inventory, drag down margins and lock up working capital. Some retailers and manufacturers are solving these problems with a new breed of on-demand su... Published by: Inovis

Business Community Management: A Comprehensive Approach to Supply Chain Communication
Business Community Management creates a comprehensive view of the supply chain by integrating the entire business community to facilitate end-to-end supply chain visibility. This white paper will examine the current state of B2B communication; ... Published by: Inovis

Supply Chain Event Management: Proactive Supply Chain Visibility
Implementing Supply Chain Event Management is not a simple task. It requires the involvement of many areas within a company, as well as other participants up and down the supply chain. Supply Chain Event Management implementation projects should be... Published by: Inovis

ProFicient Automates Data Collection and Analysis on the Plant Floor
Formerly known as "SPC Quality Suite", ProFicient is InfinityQS' recent upgrade to its industry-leading Statistical Process Control (SPC) software. It automates data collection and analysis on the plant floor, helping quality pr... Published by: Infinity QS

Mitigating Supply Chain Risk Using Collaborative Technology
This whitepaper addresses the trends surrounding Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and the strategies that manufacturers are using to mitigate risk from their supply network. It contains a case study about how one manufacturer is viewing real-tim... Published by: Infinity QS

Business Process Outsourcing for Life and Annuities
Fiserv offers a suite of Life and Annuity Business Process Outsourcing services that insures efficiencies, accuracy and quality in the handling of your day-to-day services and processing. Our goal is to facilitate competitive advantages tha... Published by: Fiserv Insurance Solutions

Mobile Inventory Control & Management: IRMS Go-Kit
The IRMS Go-Kit is a fully functional warehouse contained within a prepared storage case. It is ready to go at a moment's notice and contains everything necessary to run paperless distribution and medical dispensing facilities. IWS can assist w... Published by: Integrated Warehouse Solutions

IRMS Warehouse Management System Suite (SCM)
The IRMS suite of supply chain execution, distribution and inventory control solutions is used worldwide to control, manage and distribute diverse inventory ranging from environmentally-controlled vaccines and medical supplies to commercial... Published by: Integrated Warehouse Solutions

Emergency Response Warehouse Management System
Effective emergency response planning should be based on the premise that all assumptions of the plan have failed, & that infrastructure has been compromised. Read how Integrated Warehousing Solutions (IWS) supplies all the elements event plann... Published by: Integrated Warehouse Solutions

Gaining the Competitive Edge: Achieving Reverse Logistics Excellence
Many companies view the reverse supply chain as cumbersome & unmanageable, so they outsource the 'problem' instead of managing it internally. That is changing. This paper outlines how Reverse Logistics has become the focal point of many... Published by: Integrated Warehouse Solutions

Developing an Effective Business Case for WMS - ROI: Measured by Throughput and Efficiency: Not Cutting Heads!
Your ability to procure and implement a new warehouse management system will depend on building a solid business case that details both quantitative dollar justifications and qualitative, intangible benefits. The approach outlined in this section c... Published by: Integrated Warehouse Solutions

DebtXs: Empowering Consumers with Honorable Alternatives to Bancruptcy
In this case study, learn how one company easily integrated an e-signature service into its existing CRM system. Explore how to improve your customer conversion rate and reduce spending on paper-based processes. Published by: DocuSign, Inc.

How Software as a Service (SaaS) can Solve Real World Business Challenges
See how the on-demand delivery model can solve these challenges and are already being used by companies such as Avon, Stratus Technologies, GE and many others. Published by: SpringCM

Configuration Software Comes of Age
Enterprise configurators can reduce sales and engineering costs, increase profit margins and improve customer satisfaction. But what should you look for in a solution, and how do you go about implementing it for the best results? Read this ... Published by: Configuration Solutions

Datanomic: ERP Value through Clean Data
ERP systems are designed to help organizations manage the important parts of their business, such as product planning, purchasing, inventory maintenance, order processing and supplier management. Datanomic helps clients maximize the... Published by: Datanomic

Datanomic Master Data Management: CDI, PIM and Supply Chain Data
Master Data Management requires that all of an organization's key data is linked to provide a common point of reference. Datanomic's solutions improve, standardize and match information accurately. Manage reference data across the... Published by: Datanomic

Tainted Food: Responsibility of Manufacturers
Tim Farey, vice president and general manager of SoftBrands Asia, discusses the product safety and how Chinese companies are addressing the problems, his knowledge and experience will help you see the issues in a new light. Published by: SoftBrands, Inc.

Channel Performance Outlook 2008
The CMO Council and The Channel Performance Board have completed the Channel Performance Outlook 2008 study and report to explore how vendor and manufacturer partners are interacting with resellers, dealers, and distributors to help drive maxim... Published by: CMO Council

Service-Oriented Architecture: Developing the Enterprise Roadmap
SOA is a new way to design systems, and it is more about culture than it is about technology. Published by: Burton Group

Improving Operational Efficiency and Business Performance in Midsize Retailers
This webcast reveals the new challenges facing today's mid size retailer. Published by: EXTOL International Inc.

Akamai Electronic Software Delivery Best Practices: Improving Download Completion Rates to Drive Business Success
The Akamai Electronic Software Delivery solution enables software vendors to drastically improve their download completion rates by offering superior user download experience through increased speed, reliability, visibility and control. Published by: Akamai Technologies

Akamai Electronic Software Delivery: Business Benefits and Best Practices
Akamai's Electronic Software Delivery solution is the industry-leading delivery platform for electronic software downloads and it helps companies enjoy superior business returns on their ESD investments. Published by: Akamai Technologies

Best Practices in Contract Management: How to Shrink Your Sales Cycle through Smart Contract Management
Sales contracts effect not only sales but also impact the finance and the legal departments, managing sales contracts properly can help shrink the sales cycle, improve cash flow and reduce the risk of litigation and penalties. Published by: SpringCM

10 Minutes to Closing a Deal Faster
Learn how contract signature systems automate many manual aspects of disseminating, distributing, and finalizing contracts and can free salespeople from time wasted after the handshake, email, or phone call that made the sale. Published by: EchoSign

Supply Chain Opportunity Assessment for Processes and Performance
Explore a comprehensive framework for assessing supply chain processes and performance to discover issues and identify improvement opportunities. Published by: Bristlecone

Supply Chain Collaboration Services: Supply Chain Assessment and Implementation
Explore a service deployment methodology that enables rapid assessment of your supply chain environment or a fast implementation of your supply chain system. Published by: Bristlecone

Benefits, Challenges and Varieties of Supplier Collaboration
Learn the challenges, benefits and varieties of supplier collaboration. Eliminate inefficiencies in your supply chain by synchronizing the information flow with suppliers and customers. Published by: Bristlecone

Maximize the Strategic Value of Your Supply Chain with Bristlecone
Learn how Bristlecone's services cover the entire supply chain spectrum, ranging from supply chain strategy and network design to supply chain systems implementations. Explore how you can maximize the strategic value of your supply chain. Published by: Bristlecone

Assess your Supply Chain Implementation and Risk with Bristlecone
Learn how you can assess the risk of your supply chain implementations and assess your existing demand and supply planning processes, enabling you to reduce costs and improve service levels. Published by: Bristlecone

Accelerated Demand Planning: Reduce Planning Time and Increase Forecast Accuracy
Explore how you can quickly implement best practices in demand planning and avoid typical project management traps, without sacrificing any capabilities. Published by: Bristlecone

Pareto announces first quarter financial results

"We are encouraged by a strong start to the year in what is traditionally our slowest quarter"

FAA Grants HighTech Finishing Part 145 Repair Station Certification

"Over the years, the FAA has been more and more vocal about decorative plating of aircraft parts so, as an added value to our customers, we elected to pursue the Part 145 repair station certification"

Riegel Textiles to bring Perego linens to United States

Johnston, S.C. Mount Vernon Mills division Riegel Textiles has partnered with Italian fine table linens maker Perego to bring the Perego Luxury Linens for Riegel line to the hospitality market in the United ... via Home Textiles Today

Epitomics Receives ISO 9001 Certification for the Production of Rabbit Monoclonal Antibodies

"ISO certification is a very important milestone for the company and an independent validation of our quality system to ensure high quality products for our customers"

Jomu assists security businesses in becoming industry compliant

The message doing the rounds of many a security company this month, is that when it comes to the paperwork involved in gaining Approved Contractor Schemes and ISO 9001:2000 accreditations, it's best left to the ... via SecurityPark.net

Spend time, money better

While the Oklahoma legislature was busy trying to figure out how to spend limited revenues this past week, they also were taking up time trying to figure out if Oklahoma needs an official rock song. via The Norman Transcript

DAMAC Properties first ISO certified real estate development company in Egypt

DAMAC Properties, the largest private sector luxury developer in the Middle East, has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Egypt operations. via AME Info

Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-- --Quiksilver, Inc. today announced that Heidi Ueberroth has resigned from its board of directors effective Friday, April 25, 2008. via Business Wire

Avnet Expanding Central European Logistics and Integration Center in Tongeren

April 28, 2008 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time Permalink Avnet Expanding Central European Logistics and Integration Center in Tongeren PHOENIX & BRUSSELS, Belgium-- --Avnet, Inc. via Business Wire

Norman rebuilds with help of volunteers

"If we had to pay for all that labor, there's no way we'd keep the project up and running"

Tufco's 2Q results improve

Tufco Technologies Inc. said Tuesday that its net income for the fiscal second quarter increased largely because of its efforts to reduce waste and boost operating efficiency. via The Business Journal - Milwaukee

BlackRock to Buy a UBS Portfolio

"This gives everyone something to price off of. This is very favorable for companies that have been waiting to sell these assets."

Chloride shares jump 34 pct after it rejects takeover bid from Emerson

"Accordingly, it was not in the interests of Chloride and its shareholders and the board has rejected it."

Manufacturers get awards for excellence

Some of the state's top manufacturing operations, Floralife Inc. of Walterboro, BorgWarner TorqueTransfer Systems of Seneca, and Milliken and Co. via WBTW

Acuity Brands unit to develop products with Lighting Science

Lighting-equipment maker Acuity Brands Inc. on Thursday said its Acuity Brands Lighting unit agreed to develop light-emitting diode lighting products with Lighting Science Group Corp. via Fulton County Daily Report

Grainger's keeps growing

Maintenance and JanSan supplies distributor W.W. Grainger plans to keep on growing, despite the slowing economy, according to Crain's Chicago Business . via Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online

Carl Zeiss: C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM

The latest member of the ZM lens family is the C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM. The "C" in the title indicates another outstanding feature: rather unusual for a lens of this performance class, its moderate speed of 1:2.8 ... via Shutterbug

NewPage workers mum on transition

"They're stretching it out to kind of a small trickle at both facilities."

Movers roundup: J2 Global Communications, Cooper Tire

Shares of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. tumbled Wednesday after the company announced a steep drop in first-quarter profit, blaming a drop in sales and rising raw material costs. via International Business Times

Omron Adds Secure Rfid Protocol to V750 Series Uhf Rfid Reader/Writer

OMRON Corporation today announced that, in cooperation with Hitachi, Ltd., it has achieved compatibility between its V750 series UHF RFID reader/writer and Secure RFID Protocol. via Earth Times

Northrop sets tanker complex groundbreaking

"We're committed to transforming Mobile into the centerpiece of an expanding aerospace corridor."

Air Force expected to award $1.8B GPS contract

"Boeing's tanker protest has convinced the Air Force that it must have a very compelling case ready when it makes a contract award"

At least 3 jurors chosen for R. Kell

The wife of a Baptist preacher from R. Kelly's hometown, a business executive and a telecommunications company employee were the first three jurors chosen Monday for the R&B superstar's child pornography trial. via ABC 33/40

Wild game dioxin warning

The State of Michigan issued this advisory about wild game in the Tittabawassee River flood plain: Three state agencies recently announced their response and concerns regarding Dow Chemical Company study ... via NewsCenter 25

Valspar Q2 up, company cuts outlook on cost increases

"Our packaging, coil and general industrial coatings product lines performed well. New business and pricing helped to partially offset the impact of rising raw material costs and a weak U.S. economy."

Finmeccanica confirms to bid $5.2 billion for DRS

Italian aerospace company Finmeccanica Spa confirmed it is to make a friendly takeover bid worth $5.2 billion for DRS Technologies Inc of the United States. via Earth Times

American Axle reports progress in talks with union

A spokeswoman for American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. says company and union negotiators made a lot of progress in bargaining Sunday. via WNWO-TV Toledo

Hayes Lemmerz to Close Facility in Gainesville, Georgia

"The phase-out is a difficult but necessary step in our overall plan to provide our customers the highest quality products at competitive prices and to improve profitability"

Jury selection to start in R. Kelly s trial

"As you know, this is a high-profile case"

Thermo King names general manager

Martin Duffy has been appointed general manager, Americas for Thermo King Corp.'s HVAC operations. via Fleet Owner Magazine

 

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