The Raymond Corp. has entered into a marketing agreement with I.D. Systems Inc. Raymond, a vendor of material-handling technology, will offer I.D. Systems' wireless asset-management products in support of its iWarehouse fleet-optimization system. In line with the agreement, Raymond has certified I.D. Systems' interactive, on-vehicle computers to access real-time data directly from Raymond lift trucks through the company's iPort interface. The tool features an open-architecture design, allowing facilities to choose the most qualified third-party technology for their operations. Through the iPort, data can be captured for more than 200 customizable data points and synthesized into graphical reports through the iWarehouse Gateway, a data-analysis and reporting Web portal. Raymond also offers a wide variety of lift trucks and other types of order-picking equipment. I.D. Systems' wireless technology aids in the tracking and management of vehicles, powered equipment, trailers, containers, baggage and cargo.

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