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Magenta Brings to Market the Next Release of Real-Time Scheduling Engine for Truck Fleet Operators
Magenta Technology, the leading provider of multi-agent technology for supply chain and logistics markets, has announced a new release of its Truck Scheduling Engine which enables real-time incremental planning for complex truck logistics networks. - October 21, 2006 - Magenta Technology
WHIZeCargo, Future of Supply Chain Management Software
WHIZeCargo is a global provider of comprehensive, highly configurable advanced supply chain execution solutions for 3PL and fourth-party logistics (4PL) operations. Using market-leading technology, WHIZeCargo’s tightly integrated solutions enable users to lower costs and enhance profitability... - October 13, 2006 - WHIZeCargo
GMP Training Products for the Packaging Industry
A range of GMP training products designed for educating personnel employed in the packaging industry are now available from the International Food Safety & Quality Network website. - October 09, 2006 - International Food Safety & Quality Network
ExtraTowing.com Mission: Help People Quickly Find Most Reliable Auto Shipping Services
Thousands of people and businesses move their vehicles every year. Most of them are turning to the Internet to do research, compare prices and most importantly make their buying decision. www.ExtraTowing.com now provides an exceptional web solution, which connects towing companies with people or companies who need towing services. - September 09, 2006 - Extra Towing
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Recognized as Top 100 3PL by Leading Industry Publication Inbound Logistics
From a group of more than 500 initial candidates, Mallory Alexander International Logistics has been recognized as a 2006 Top 100 3PL (Third Party Logistics company) by Inbound Logistics magazine. - September 08, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Leases New Space in VA: DC to Service Virginia Inland Port
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the addition of another multi-client facility to its over 21 million square foot network. This nearly half-a-million-square-foot facility is located in Winchester, VA with service from the Virginia Inland Port located in Front Royal. “Our... - September 02, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
PackageMapping.com Revolutionizes the Way we Track our Parcel Packages
Track your packages with Google Maps and RSS feeds. Track UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL. PackageMapping.com really works and is free to the public. See where your package is as it makes its way across the map. Check it out and bookmark it. - September 02, 2006 - PackageMapping.com
OH Logistics Adds Supreet Manchanda: Executive Joins Leading 3PL as Chief Technology & Corporate Development Officer
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the addition of Supreet Manchanda as EVP/Chief Technology & Corporate Development Officer. In this role Supreet is responsible for all aspects of information technology, merger & acquisition, integration activities and strategy. Supreet has over 20 years... - August 30, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
RFID Technology of the Alien Technology Company for Automatic Radio-frequency identification is Heading for Bohemia and Slovakia
The Barco Company has now extended its portfolio of products and services with RFID technologies and solutions of the Alien Technology Company, featuring very good power parameters, flexible architecture and low implementation costs. - August 30, 2006 - Barco, Ltd.
SmartStock.WMS Warehouse Management System for Online Warehouse Management is Heading for the Russian Market
The Barco Company concluded a partnership agreement with the INWATECH Company, a Russian warehouse management system integrator, on representing SmartStock.WMS system for online warehouse management in the Russian market. - August 30, 2006 - Barco, Ltd.
Northern Plains Commerce Centre Announces Agreement with United Pulse Trading at Groundbreaking
The Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) announced it has reached an agreement to provide United Pulse Trading with a 90,000 square foot facility for the processing of global agricultural products. - August 29, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
The Grimes Companies Purchases New Distribution Center
The Grimes Companies (TGC) announced today the purchase of the former Pic N’ Save distribution center and corporate offices located at 14500 Hyatt Road for $7.3 million from Commercial Warehousing Inc. The 280,000 square foot facility offers TGC and its clients the opportunity to dramatically... - August 28, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Agentek Offers Bundled, End-to-End Mobile Computing Solution
Relationship with Cingular Wireless and Symbol Technologies Delivers Turnkey Offering for Field Service Organizations. - August 25, 2006 - Agentek, Inc
Juno Lighting Group Reduces Safety Stock with Inventory Optimization
Juno Lighting Group Reduces Safety Stock by 25% with TCLogic’s Application for Inventory Optimization. - August 24, 2006 - TCLogic
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Receives U.S. “E” Award for Exporting Excellence by Presidential Representative at Memphis Ceremony
The President's Award for Excellence in Exporting was presented to Mallory Alexander International Logistics at a ceremony attended by civic and state leaders, top exporters and Mallory Alexander staff from around the country. The August 9 presentation was made by Presidential appointee Colleen... - August 23, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Filling Machines Are Made All Over the World
According to A Packaging Systems, www.apackaging.net, quality filling machines and packaging equipment are made all over the world. Even machines that are promoted as Made in America are built using components that are manufactured in other countries. - August 22, 2006 - A Packaging Systems
Logistics Provider Nexus Distribution names Mark Ferzacca Vice President of Business Development
Nexus announces the appointment of Mark Ferzacca as Vice President of Business Development at its corporate office in Itasca, IL. - August 01, 2006 - Nexus Distribution
Fight Rising Fuel Costs with Software
Allied Business Systems Inc. has released v.2.0 of the Fuel Calculator, a PC-based software package that computes and tracks gas and operating costs for multiple vehicles. Allied published this version in response to increasing fuel costs and the growing need for individuals and families to... - July 26, 2006 - Allied Business Systems Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics and Cypress Medical Form Partnership: Both Companies Expand in Southern California
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) and Cypress Medical Products, LP joined forces to meet the growing distribution needs of the medical supply manufacturer. - July 26, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
The Grimes Companies, a Logistics and Supply Chain Support Company, Announces Expansion and Growth Plans, Opening New Opportunities for Logistics Specialists
The Grimes Companies (TGC), one of Northeast Florida’s fastest growing logistics and supply chain support companies, is positioning for its next phase of expansion by opening new opportunities for talented logistics specialists. The Jacksonville based company will continue to focus on the... - July 24, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Ross Burnett Border Operations Manager
Ross Burnett has been named border operations manager by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). - July 13, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
The Grimes Companies Launches New Subsidiary Focused on Providing Transportation Brokerage and Supply Chain Management Services
The Grimes Companies Inc. (TGC) announced today that its newest subsidiary, Grimes Transportation Brokerage Inc. (GTB), is offering domestic and international transportation brokerage and supply chain management services. GTB is focused on offering value driven solutions and proactive supply chain... - July 07, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Copier Geeks LLC Announces Warehouse Expansion
Copier Geeks LLC is pleased to announce the opening of a new logistics warehouse in Ohio to better serve customers. - July 07, 2006 - Copier Geeks LLC
OH Logistics Acquires Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics: 3PL Adds Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Transportation and Technology Services
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) announced the acquisitions of Barthco International, Freightek, Inc. and Turbo Logistics today. - July 07, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Nulogx Announces Major Upgrade to its Transportation Management Suite for IBM iSeries
Nulogx TMS 6.0 Enables the Performance Driven Transportation Enterprise. - July 05, 2006 - Nulogx
The Grimes Companies Chooses Core e-business Solutions as New WMS Provider: Expands Information Management Capabilities
The Grimes Companies (TGC) announced today that it has chosen Core e-business Solutions, Inc. as its new warehouse management system and Prophesy Software as its new transportation management system. This move is a critical step in its strategic plan to expand the provision of supply chain services... - July 04, 2006 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Cathy Spencer General Manager, Northern Plains Commerce Centre
Cathy Spencer has been named general manager of the Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). - June 29, 2006 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Chosen by Steel City Tool Works as 3PL: Steel City in Music City
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently added Steel City Tool Works to its client list. - June 29, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Cargo Expert Fred Faria Joins Honolulu Freight Service Enables Oversized Cargo Services to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Polynesia and Southeast Asia
Honolulu Freight Service, announced that it has named Fred Faria manager of HFS Specialized Cargo Division enabling Honolulu Freight to offer services for shipments that are oversized and beyond the confines of a container, and will be available initially between the North American Continent. - June 01, 2006 - Honolulu Freight Service
Strategic Expansion Continues at Rapidly Growing 3PL: OH Logistics Adds Seven New Business Development Leaders
With a pace even quick for the fast moving logistics industry, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics has expanded its market presence. OH Logistics has announced the addition of seven senior business development leaders, with the appointments going to some of the industry's most successful executives. - May 03, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
TransOpt Sweden Partners with US-based Strategro International to Provide Proprietary Shipping Optimization Services to North American Market
Partnership increases TransOpt's market penetration of logistics optimimization system and services. - April 06, 2006 - Strategro International
3PL Nexus Distribution Opens "Chicago Land Bridge"
Nexus Distribution, a leading third party logistics provider, paves the way for shippers to save money and time with new strategy for Midwest distribution. - March 23, 2006 - Nexus Distribution
Package Testing Lab COO, Patrick Nolan, Becomes Chairman of ASTM Committee D-10 on Packaging
DDL COO, Patrick Nolan, becomes ASTM D-10 on Packaging Committee Chairman, demonstrating that DDL is on the pulse of the packaging industry. - March 16, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Nexus Distribution Appoints Mark Ofenloch as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Logistics professional and tenured leader Mark Ofenloch has been appointed as COO of Nexus Distribution. - March 07, 2006 - Nexus Distribution
OH Logistics Hires Executive Vice President and General Counsel: Frank Eichler Newest Executive at Rapidly Expanding 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently added Frank Eichler to the executive management team as executive vice president and general counsel. - February 23, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
OH Logistics Hires Vice President of Acquisitions: Shad Weaver to Bolster Growth for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently added Shad Weaver to its executive leadership group as vice president of acquisitions. In this newly created role, Weaver will identify acquisition opportunities for OH Logistics and lead the company's execution and implementation... - January 25, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Jada Management’s SCP Supply Chain Planning Software Adds Forecasting Horsepower with Forecast PRO
Jada Management Systems (JMS) has increased the dynamic forecasting capabilities of its SCP Advanced Planning and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) software by integrating the highly-acclaimed Forecast Pro solution into the SCP product suite - January 20, 2006 - Jada Management Systems LLC
OH Logistics Hires Director of Human Resources: Andrew Tidwell to Help Support Growth Strategy for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently hired Andrew Tidwell to serve as director of human resources for the company. - January 19, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
OH Logistics Names Benefit Consulting Alliance Supplier Partner of the Year
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) honored Benefit Consulting Alliance, LLC with its first annual Supplier Partner of the Year Award for service in 2005. The two companies have worked together since 2003. - January 12, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
SYSCO Awards OH Logistics 2005 National Warehouse of the Year Award: 3PL Honored by Client for the Third Consecutive Year
SYSCO Corporation awarded Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) its 2005 National Warehouse of the Year recognizing OH Logistics' Fond du Lac, WI facility. OH Logistics was also recognized for this award in 2003 and 2004, and has been in partnership with SYSCO for 28 years. - December 20, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Record Cotton Exports Predicted at Mallory Alexander International Logistics Cotton Forum
Participants at the first Cotton Forum sponsored by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com) explored issues surrounding the record cotton export volumes expected to move through U.S. ports through July 2006. The Forum was held in Memphis on Nov. 30 and was attended by Mallory Alexander's freight forwarding customers including leading cotton merchants and their respective ocean carrier base. - December 14, 2005 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
KARS Brokerage Announces Its Brokerage / Freight / Transportation / Warehousing Company
KARS Brokerage is licensed, bonded, insured and offers competitive rates, covering 48 states. We can accommodate any and all of your needs, from full loads, partial loads, vans, flatbed or reefer to cross docking and warehousing. - December 09, 2005 - Kars Brokerage
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Promotes Paul Liddell to Vice President Warehouse Operations
Paul Liddell has been promoted to vice president of Warehouse Operations by Mallory Alexander International Logistics (www.mallorygroup.com). He will focus on developing warehouse opportunities with global customers. - December 07, 2005 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Ferrari North America Gains Benefits from Inventory Optimization
TCLogic, a leading developer of inventory optimization solutions, announced that Ferrari North America has achieved several benefits from using ROI+ including increased service levels by 5%, decreased freight costs, and decreased backorders. Ferrari NA provides importation services, marketing... - December 02, 2005 - TCLogic
Mallory Alexander International Logistics Names Carey Treadwell to Global Business Development Group
Carey Treadwell has been named to a prestigious team of Global Business Development Directors by Mallory Alexander International Logistics. - November 30, 2005 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
OH Logistics names new Director of Marketing and Communication: Karen
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) announced the promotion of Karen Hall to Director of Marketing and Communication. Ms. Hall had previously served as a Marketing Manager for the company. - November 29, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
OH Logistics Adds Mike Honious: Engineering Professional Joins Leading 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the addition of Mike Honious as Vice President of Engineering. - November 22, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
The Scotts Company LLC and OH Logistics Partner in Southern California: 3PL to Operate 600,000 SF Building
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) and The Scotts Company LLC, a subsidiary of The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company, announced a partnership in which OH Logistics will provide warehousing and transportation scheduling for The Scotts Company and operate a 600,000 square foot building in Fontana, CA. - November 15, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics and Zildjian Partner for Logistics
Percussion Products Company and 3PL Harmonizing Supply Chain Operations. - November 01, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Nexus Announces New Pennsylvania Distribution Center Opening
Nexus Distribution, a leading North American 3PL (Third Party Logistics) Provider, expands its warehousing presence in the Northeast region of the U.S. and opens new distribution center in Lehigh Valley, PA. - October 27, 2005 - Nexus Distribution