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FKI Logistex Introduces Next-Generation Sorters at Promat 2007

LS-4000E tilt-tray and LS-4000CB cross-belt sorters offer high layout flexibility, reduced installation and commissioning time, and increased energy efficiency to provide lower product life cycle cost (PLCC). - January 02, 2007 - FKI Logistex

FKI Logistex to Showcase Integrated Product Loop at Promat 2007

World leader in material handling solutions will spotlight its latest innovations in automated replenishment, sortation technology, and software in a fully functioning equipment exhibit at ProMat 2007 in Chicago, Illinois - December 27, 2006 - FKI Logistex

TCLogic’s Web Application ROI+ Provides Inventory Optimization

TCLogic provides an intelligent web application software solution that revolutionizes the way companies make strategic inventory decisions. ROI+ users report an average of 30% reduction of inventory, a two-fold increase of inventory turns, and improved customer service levels. “ROI+ fills... - December 23, 2006 - TCLogic

FKI Logistex Experts Discuss Global Trends in Material Handling Technology at Promat 2007 Educational Conference

Three seminars at the ProMat 2007 Knowledge Center will cover European material handling trends, automated replenishment, and order fulfillment. - December 22, 2006 - FKI Logistex

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Names Bob Spieth President, Contract Logistics: Supply Chain Management Company Extends New Organizational Structure

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics named company veteran Bob Spieth as President of Contract Logistics. Spieth has been with OH Logistics for 7 years, serving in various roles including CIO and Executive Vice President of Operations. In this new role, Spieth will oversee the contract logistics business... - December 06, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics

C-Track - Vehicle Tracking

The Academy of Plumbing, an approved contractor for the water industry, has reduced its fleet overheads and improved operational productivity using DigiCore’s C-track vehicle tracking and fleet management system. As a result, the company has chosen to expand its vehicle tracking initiative... - November 30, 2006 - Digicore Limited

Atlas Ergonomics Announces Con-way Truckload to Adopt its Ergonomic Program

Atlas Ergonomics announced today that Con-way Truckload Services, a division of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) has signed an agreement with the company to provide technology and services designed to improve the quality of life for drivers by improving their health and wellness. Atlas will provide... - November 27, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC

Logistic Dynamics, Inc. Added to the Gold Book of Transportation Brokers

Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) has been added to First Advantage's The Gold Book of Transportation Brokers for consistently paying their carrier partners on-time over the past three years! The Gold Book lists approximately 1,000 brokers who consistently pay their freight bills in 30 days or less. - November 23, 2006 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Announces Promotions and New Structure: Changes to Support Growth and Improve Customer Service

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics recently announced several internal promotions for key personnel including Jim Davis to vice president, transportation systems; Michelle McManus to web marketing specialist; Debora Smith to director, special projects and retirement plans; and Brian Murphree to network... - November 22, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics

Expedite Direct Mail & Fulfillment Welcomes Susan Ott, Greg Lincoln

Expedite Direct Mail & Fulfillment, a leading Minnesota direct mail company, announces the addition of Susan Ott as sales representative and Greg Lincoln as account manager. Ott comes to Expedite with over 20 years experience in the direct marketing industry. Most recently she was manager... - November 18, 2006 - Expedite! Direct Mail & Fulfillment

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds President and CEO for its Barthco International Division: Michael “Mick” Fountain to Lead Global Freight Management

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics named Michael “Mick” Fountain as President and CEO of newly acquired Barthco International. - November 10, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics

Inventory Optimization Addresses the Challenges of Sourcing Overseas

Inventory Optimization is proving to be a powerful tool for firms procuring materials from overseas. While pricing advantages for purchasing materials overseas have enticed many small and mid-sized manufacturing firms, they now face challenges with additional inventory being carried on the balance... - November 08, 2006 - TCLogic

Rapid Fulfillment, Inc. is Granted $5 Million Order Fulfillment Contract

Pittsburgh based Rapid Fulfillment secures contract that involves warehousing, inventory management and order fulfillment services. - November 07, 2006 - Rapid Fulfillment, Inc.

Glow Implements Infor WMS to Expand its Logistics Services

SNS, a leading supply chain services provider, today announced that Glow, a premier third party logistics provider has implemented a best-of-breed warehouse management system to manage its logistics platform and meet the challenge of complex customer requirements. - November 04, 2006 - Supply Network Solutions (SNS)

Health Services with the Driver in Mind: Unprecedented Program Helps Improve Truck Drivers' Health

Few outsiders can imagine the physical, family and personal challenges that come with a truck driver's job. Schneider National Inc. (Green Bay, Wis.), a transportation and logistics company serving more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500®, has implemented a comprehensive program to help drivers meet these challenges, and to work and live in optimal health. - November 01, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Creates New Leadership Role: Anthony Jordan Named as Vice President, Client Relations Management

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently announced the promotion of Anthony “AJ” Jordan to vice president, client relations management. In this newly created role, Jordan will be responsible for the operational, financial and contractual relationships with several key OH... - October 27, 2006 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics

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

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.

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

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