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Real-Time Tracking Said to Be Coming to Postal Service by Year's End

July 10, 2013

MultiChannel Merchant

The United States Postal Service expects to see real-time tracking in all 67 of its districts by the end of 2013.

Manufacturers 'Must' Update Their Supply Chains Before Modernizing Operations

July 10, 2013

Industry Week

If the time is right for U.S. manufacturers of all sizes to consider modernizing their operations, it is important to first look at modernizing their supply chain and logistics operations in order to optimize potential investments. Manufacturers must think holistically about their business before making these decisions, and this includes looking at their supply chain and distribution models and the impacts of these investments on their operations.

JDA Enhances Workforce-Management, All-Channel Commerce Apps

July 9, 2013

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group Inc. has made a number of enhancements to its workforce-management (WFM) and all-channel commerce applications.

Voice Grows Up: The Next Evolution in the Warehouse

July 9, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Jennifer Lachenman, vice president of product strategy with Lucas Systems, reveals the "hidden value" of voice technology in the distribution center.

As Productivity Rises, So Does Need for SaaS-Based Transportation Management

July 9, 2013

PRWeb

Managing deliveries with transportation scheduling software is quickly becoming a necessity for manufacturers as nationwide productivity continues to rise.

Aftermarket Sales Have Been an Afterthought for Too Long, Study Suggests

July 9, 2013

arvato AG

The aftermarket has long been just an afterthought to the sales and marketing processes, but today more and more OEMs have finally begun to realize its strategic importance as a competitive differentiator.

ALK Releases New Version of PC-MILER Truck Routing Software

July 8, 2013

ALK Technologies

ALK Technologies has released a new version of PC-MILER, the vendor's truck-routing, mileage and mapping software.

Forte Offers Update of Smart Warehouse Suite

July 8, 2013

FORTE

Forte has released version 2.0 of its warehouse-control system (WCS).

Uncertainty Impacts Shippers with Volatility in General Rate Increases

July 8, 2013

The Loadstar

A series of general rate increases on the Asia-North Europe trade have gone into effect as container shipping lines once again attempt to force freight rates up to break-even levels, amid warnings from shippers and analysts that pricing volatility is set to continue - and possibly worsen.