Gas Declines 2¢ to $2.856
Diesel fell for the second consecutive week, dipping 0.9 cents to $3.162 a gallon as oil prices rose, the United States Department of Energy reported.
Gasoline also saw its second straight decline, falling 2 cents to $2.856 a gallon, DOE said following its weekly survey of filling stations.
Diesel’s decline followed last week’s 1.3-cent drop to $3.171, which followed the $3.184 price a week earlier that was the highest in more than than two years.
Monday’s price left trucking’s main fuel 38.7 cents over the same week a year ago, while gasoline is 22.7 cents over last year.
Oil rose almost $2 to more than $85 a barrel Monday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Bloomberg reported.
Each week, DOE surveys about 350 diesel filling stations to compile a national snapshot average price.
The original article from this post was taken from the Transport Topics website located here: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=25662&utm_source=express&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
LogiCon 2011
Feb. 1-3 2011, Amsterdam
Retail and FMCG Global Logistics & Supply Chain Conference
Focusing on customer-centric supply chain, sustainability, flexibility and agility
Now in its fourteenth year, LogiCon 2011 is uniquely positioned as Europe's leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and retail supply chain and logistics conference. Presenters include more than 40 world-leading supply chain management (SCM) directors giving you a multi-faceted perspective into the latest industry issues, trends and progress.
Bigger and better than ever before, LogiCon is THE place where the future of the supply chain agenda is shaped.
Logistics conference highlights include
- For the first time, LogiCon welcomes Carrefour to deliver a high-profile keynote address at the conference. Learn how this world-leading retailer has achieved supply chain excellence across its global network.
- LogiCon 2011 features more leading-edge beverage companies on the speaker faculty than any other conference - there will be outstanding speakers from Diageo, Molton Coors and Carlsberg as well as an exciting presentation from Nestle Waters.
- Pre-conference demand planning focus day returns gives you the opportunity to hear from sales and operations planning and demand planners at the forefront of forecasting excellence from leading companies like Sara Lee, Molson Coors, Mars and Campbell Soup.
For more information, visit www.logiconeurope.com.
Retail and FMCG Global Logistics & Supply Chain Conference
Focusing on customer-centric supply chain, sustainability, flexibility and agility
Now in its fourteenth year, LogiCon 2011 is uniquely positioned as Europe's leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and retail supply chain and logistics conference. Presenters include more than 40 world-leading supply chain management (SCM) directors giving you a multi-faceted perspective into the latest industry issues, trends and progress.
Bigger and better than ever before, LogiCon is THE place where the future of the supply chain agenda is shaped.
Logistics conference highlights include
- For the first time, LogiCon welcomes Carrefour to deliver a high-profile keynote address at the conference. Learn how this world-leading retailer has achieved supply chain excellence across its global network.
- LogiCon 2011 features more leading-edge beverage companies on the speaker faculty than any other conference - there will be outstanding speakers from Diageo, Molton Coors and Carlsberg as well as an exciting presentation from Nestle Waters.
- Pre-conference demand planning focus day returns gives you the opportunity to hear from sales and operations planning and demand planners at the forefront of forecasting excellence from leading companies like Sara Lee, Molson Coors, Mars and Campbell Soup.
For more information, visit www.logiconeurope.com.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Purolator Offers Options for Businesses to Manage Holiday Returns to/from Canada
Purolator USA (Jericho, N.Y.) has announced several logistics options to help businesses manage their holiday merchandise returns. Purolator, an industry leader in providing cross border logistics between the United States and Canada, developed multiple returns management solutions as a way to meet the diverse needs of United States and Canadian businesses.
“Businesses need to plan now for the high volume of returns that will be coming in December/January,” said Chicago Branch Manager Randy Stomp. “Customers expect and deserve the same high level of service during the returns process that they received during the sale process, even when the returns process involves a cross border transaction.”
A return coming back to the United States from Canada is an import, and must undergo a thorough screening and customs clearance by the U.S. Customs Border Patrol.
Purolator offers unmatched experience and expertise with the United States/Canadian border clearance process, and has incorporated a hassle-free border crossing into its returns management options, which include:
- Intra-Canada Consolidation: Allows businesses the flexibility to build a returns schedule based on its needs.
- Integrated Returns Material Authorization: An extremely customer-friendly and efficient management process, where customers maintain visibility.
- E-Returns: An expedited returns program that relies heavily on technology utilizing an electronic interface and pre-printed labels.
“Any one of these options can serve as the basis for a customized returns management solution,” Stomp explained. “The important thing is that businesses realize now – ahead of the holiday crunch – that a good returns management program is essential.”
“Businesses need to plan now for the high volume of returns that will be coming in December/January,” said Chicago Branch Manager Randy Stomp. “Customers expect and deserve the same high level of service during the returns process that they received during the sale process, even when the returns process involves a cross border transaction.”
A return coming back to the United States from Canada is an import, and must undergo a thorough screening and customs clearance by the U.S. Customs Border Patrol.
Purolator offers unmatched experience and expertise with the United States/Canadian border clearance process, and has incorporated a hassle-free border crossing into its returns management options, which include:
- Intra-Canada Consolidation: Allows businesses the flexibility to build a returns schedule based on its needs.
- Integrated Returns Material Authorization: An extremely customer-friendly and efficient management process, where customers maintain visibility.
- E-Returns: An expedited returns program that relies heavily on technology utilizing an electronic interface and pre-printed labels.
“Any one of these options can serve as the basis for a customized returns management solution,” Stomp explained. “The important thing is that businesses realize now – ahead of the holiday crunch – that a good returns management program is essential.”
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Triumph Express Selects Descartes’ Ocean Rate Management Solution
Descartes Systems Group (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) has announced that Triumph Express Services Canada selected Descartes Rate Builder, a web-based rate management solution, to help manage its ocean rates.
Descartes Rate Builder helps freight forwarders manage their core businesses more effectively by minimizing internal resources needed to update ocean rates. The solution helps manage the many aspects of ocean rates, from complex rate calculations for door-to-door moves, to managing contracts, tariffs and quotes across the organization through a dynamic web interface.
Descartes Rate Builder not only helps Triumph manage its ocean rates, but also provides a visibility platform to ensure that the sales force, operations team and overseas partners are able to access up-to-date rates, consistent pricing information across the organization.
“In order to keep up with the constantly changing rates from the ocean carriers, we previously had to spend a tremendous amount of resources to keep rates up-to-date for the sales force. The process was inefficient and a resource drain,“ said Eddie Rei, president of Triumph Express Services Canada. “By working with Descartes Rate Builder, this process is now automated and we can now collaborate in real-time with our sales teams, customers and partners to offer the most cost effective and efficient ways to ship freight.”
“Descartes Rate Builder gives forwarders, like Triumph, the ability to centralize and automate their rate management processes into a single, global system that can optimize and effectively leverage rate information to improve productivity, profitability and customer service,” said Cindy Yamamoto, senior vice president of Supply Chain Execution at Descartes. “This type of efficiency makes a difference, not just in the bottom line, but in relationships with customers.”
Descartes Rate Builder is an on-demand solution that helps carriers manage global rates, contracts and rate agreements more efficiently and meet regulatory obligations. Descartes Rate Builder uses the power of the Internet to enable companies to create, revise, store and distribute rates. Once they are generated, Descartes Rate Builder stores rates in a central database with controlled access privileges. It also maintains strict version control and clearly notes changes between versions.
Descartes Rate Builder is part of the federated Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN), which enables the world’s leading transportation providers to connect to their trading partners and reliably exchange information to drive delivery performance and high levels of customer satisfaction. The Descartes GLN helps companies better manage their logistics book-to-bill process, track inventory, meet regulatory requirements, optimize fleet performance, and effectively communicate with their logistics partners.
Descartes Rate Builder helps freight forwarders manage their core businesses more effectively by minimizing internal resources needed to update ocean rates. The solution helps manage the many aspects of ocean rates, from complex rate calculations for door-to-door moves, to managing contracts, tariffs and quotes across the organization through a dynamic web interface.
Descartes Rate Builder not only helps Triumph manage its ocean rates, but also provides a visibility platform to ensure that the sales force, operations team and overseas partners are able to access up-to-date rates, consistent pricing information across the organization.
“In order to keep up with the constantly changing rates from the ocean carriers, we previously had to spend a tremendous amount of resources to keep rates up-to-date for the sales force. The process was inefficient and a resource drain,“ said Eddie Rei, president of Triumph Express Services Canada. “By working with Descartes Rate Builder, this process is now automated and we can now collaborate in real-time with our sales teams, customers and partners to offer the most cost effective and efficient ways to ship freight.”
“Descartes Rate Builder gives forwarders, like Triumph, the ability to centralize and automate their rate management processes into a single, global system that can optimize and effectively leverage rate information to improve productivity, profitability and customer service,” said Cindy Yamamoto, senior vice president of Supply Chain Execution at Descartes. “This type of efficiency makes a difference, not just in the bottom line, but in relationships with customers.”
Descartes Rate Builder is an on-demand solution that helps carriers manage global rates, contracts and rate agreements more efficiently and meet regulatory obligations. Descartes Rate Builder uses the power of the Internet to enable companies to create, revise, store and distribute rates. Once they are generated, Descartes Rate Builder stores rates in a central database with controlled access privileges. It also maintains strict version control and clearly notes changes between versions.
Descartes Rate Builder is part of the federated Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN), which enables the world’s leading transportation providers to connect to their trading partners and reliably exchange information to drive delivery performance and high levels of customer satisfaction. The Descartes GLN helps companies better manage their logistics book-to-bill process, track inventory, meet regulatory requirements, optimize fleet performance, and effectively communicate with their logistics partners.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Vello Systems Virtualizes Wide-Area Networking Resources with Low- Latency, Multi-Terabit Cloud Switching Technology
Vello Systems (Menlo Park, Calif.), a leader in high performance cloud infrastructure solutions, has announced the introduction and availability of its innovative Cloud Switching technology. The new solution harnesses state-of-the-art gridless optical technologies through the VellOS real-time operating system enabling CX4000 and CX16000 systems to deliver terabits of economical, low-latency, virtualized capacity in the wide area. This new technology is critical to service providers, enterprise, and government institutions seeking cost-effective capacity and intelligence in their wide-area infrastructures, as they migrate to private, public and hybrid cloud architectures.
Cloud Switching defines a new software framework to dynamically program gigabits to terabits of capacity in the wide-area. Cloud Switching takes advantage of Vello Systems' own company-developed advanced gridless optical technology, producing an unprecedented 7 terabits of virtualized capacity per fiber. With Cloud Switching, capacity is made elastic, allowing bandwidth to be assigned, and re-assigned, where and when it's needed. This is critical functionality especially for data center operators seeking to virtualize resources across the wide-area and content providers seeking dynamic capacity to move large amounts of content through their infrastructure.
"With the increasing adoption of 10G, especially within data centers and colocation facilities, finding solutions to meet growing capacity needs in the wide-area is becoming increasingly challenging," said Eve Griliches at ACG Research. "Vello Systems' Cloud Switching technology addresses these needs with a compelling combination of features, capabilities and economics."
Vello Systems is also announcing the initiation of the Cloud Switching API development program. The Cloud Switching API is designed to provide partners and 3rd party developers access to the Cloud Switching bandwidth assignment and virtualization capabilities. The ultimate goal of the API is to enable an open, extensible framework for higher layer applications and systems to define, manage and enforce infrastructure-level policies aligned to critical business processes. This grants IT managers unprecedented access to network resources, paving the way for a common control environment to orchestrate virtualization and automation tasks.
"We're very excited to introduce Vello System's new Cloud Switching technology to our network and customers as we accelerate the evolution of our cloud infrastructure and services portfolio," said Stephen Klenert, CEO of Atlantic Metro Communications, a full-service Internet Solutions Provider offering Managed Hosting, Colocation, IP Bandwidth, Dark Fiber and Metro Transport services. "Cloud Switching will deliver the performance and economics we need to scale our operation, providing the most nimble, adaptive infrastructure for our customers."
Cloud Switching is fully-manageable through the company's CloudMaster management and provisioning system providing an easy-to-use GUI-based system to control Cloud Switching parameters. CloudMaster also serves as the primary interface to higher layer network and IT systems via an array of northbound programmatic interfaces including SNMP and XML. "Cloud Switching is a significant advancement for customers seeking low-latency, multi-terabit, virtualized solutions for their networks," said Karl May, Vello Systems President and CEO. "Cloud Switching's elastic, virtualized capabilities and open API pave the way for a new breed of IT architectures enabling complete virtualization and automation."
For more information, contact Jeff Baher, vice president of marketing at jbaher@vellosystems.com or visit www.vellosystems.com.
Cloud Switching defines a new software framework to dynamically program gigabits to terabits of capacity in the wide-area. Cloud Switching takes advantage of Vello Systems' own company-developed advanced gridless optical technology, producing an unprecedented 7 terabits of virtualized capacity per fiber. With Cloud Switching, capacity is made elastic, allowing bandwidth to be assigned, and re-assigned, where and when it's needed. This is critical functionality especially for data center operators seeking to virtualize resources across the wide-area and content providers seeking dynamic capacity to move large amounts of content through their infrastructure.
"With the increasing adoption of 10G, especially within data centers and colocation facilities, finding solutions to meet growing capacity needs in the wide-area is becoming increasingly challenging," said Eve Griliches at ACG Research. "Vello Systems' Cloud Switching technology addresses these needs with a compelling combination of features, capabilities and economics."
Vello Systems is also announcing the initiation of the Cloud Switching API development program. The Cloud Switching API is designed to provide partners and 3rd party developers access to the Cloud Switching bandwidth assignment and virtualization capabilities. The ultimate goal of the API is to enable an open, extensible framework for higher layer applications and systems to define, manage and enforce infrastructure-level policies aligned to critical business processes. This grants IT managers unprecedented access to network resources, paving the way for a common control environment to orchestrate virtualization and automation tasks.
"We're very excited to introduce Vello System's new Cloud Switching technology to our network and customers as we accelerate the evolution of our cloud infrastructure and services portfolio," said Stephen Klenert, CEO of Atlantic Metro Communications, a full-service Internet Solutions Provider offering Managed Hosting, Colocation, IP Bandwidth, Dark Fiber and Metro Transport services. "Cloud Switching will deliver the performance and economics we need to scale our operation, providing the most nimble, adaptive infrastructure for our customers."
Cloud Switching is fully-manageable through the company's CloudMaster management and provisioning system providing an easy-to-use GUI-based system to control Cloud Switching parameters. CloudMaster also serves as the primary interface to higher layer network and IT systems via an array of northbound programmatic interfaces including SNMP and XML. "Cloud Switching is a significant advancement for customers seeking low-latency, multi-terabit, virtualized solutions for their networks," said Karl May, Vello Systems President and CEO. "Cloud Switching's elastic, virtualized capabilities and open API pave the way for a new breed of IT architectures enabling complete virtualization and automation."
For more information, contact Jeff Baher, vice president of marketing at jbaher@vellosystems.com or visit www.vellosystems.com.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The Impact of Broadband Speed and Price on Small Business
The availability, speed and price of broadband services vary significantly between metro area and rural businesses, according to a study released today by the Small Business Association Office of Advocacy. The study, entitled The Impact of Broadband Speed and Price on Small Business, found that when prices are held constant, rural small businesses get less service compared with metro small businesses. When services are held constant, rural small businesses pay higher prices than metro small businesses. The Office of Advocacy was directed to conduct this study by Congress under the Broadband Data Improvement Act, Public Law 110-385 Section 105. The study surveyed small businesses to evaluate their options to broadband services.
“All small businesses must have access to fast and affordable broadband if they’re going to succeed in the global economy,” said Winslow Sargeant, Chief Counsel for Advocacy. “Today’s study shows that a lack of competition in broadband providers is having a negative impact on rural small businesses.”
The study finds that small businesses want both competition and choice in the broadband service market. They see competition as key to innovation, customer service, and lower prices. The survey data demonstrate that, in most cases, the small business Internet market does not provide this competition or choice to small businesses from or price perspective.
“Increasing access to affordable broadband Internet service will allow rural small businesses to tap into a market that was previously out of their reach,” said Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. “This study is an important first step in collecting data on what types of advanced telecommunications services are available to small businesses across the United States. We must continue implementing key provisions of the National Broadband Plan to ensure that small businesses, as well as small telecommunications providers, can remain competitive in our expanding global economy.”
The report also examined local service and pricing. A case study comparing the prices paid by small businesses and residential Internet consumers in Minnesota and Tennessee found that small business Internet customers pay two to three times more than what residential Internet customers pay for equivalent speeds, irrespective of the community under analysis.
“Today’s study confirms that small businesses across Massachusetts are effectively utilizing the Internet to create jobs, expand their market, and grow this economy”, said Senator John Kerry. “But it also reiterates what we’ve long known – that businesses in Western Massachusetts and other parts of the state are at a distinct disadvantage compared to businesses in big cities because fewer providers are offering less bandwidth at higher prices. Quality broadband at competitive prices is a necessity, not a luxury, which is why we must implement the National Broadband Plan as quickly as possible to help our small businesses.”
The complete study is available at www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs373tot.pdf.
A research summary is available at www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs373.pdf.
“All small businesses must have access to fast and affordable broadband if they’re going to succeed in the global economy,” said Winslow Sargeant, Chief Counsel for Advocacy. “Today’s study shows that a lack of competition in broadband providers is having a negative impact on rural small businesses.”
The study finds that small businesses want both competition and choice in the broadband service market. They see competition as key to innovation, customer service, and lower prices. The survey data demonstrate that, in most cases, the small business Internet market does not provide this competition or choice to small businesses from or price perspective.
“Increasing access to affordable broadband Internet service will allow rural small businesses to tap into a market that was previously out of their reach,” said Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. “This study is an important first step in collecting data on what types of advanced telecommunications services are available to small businesses across the United States. We must continue implementing key provisions of the National Broadband Plan to ensure that small businesses, as well as small telecommunications providers, can remain competitive in our expanding global economy.”
The report also examined local service and pricing. A case study comparing the prices paid by small businesses and residential Internet consumers in Minnesota and Tennessee found that small business Internet customers pay two to three times more than what residential Internet customers pay for equivalent speeds, irrespective of the community under analysis.
“Today’s study confirms that small businesses across Massachusetts are effectively utilizing the Internet to create jobs, expand their market, and grow this economy”, said Senator John Kerry. “But it also reiterates what we’ve long known – that businesses in Western Massachusetts and other parts of the state are at a distinct disadvantage compared to businesses in big cities because fewer providers are offering less bandwidth at higher prices. Quality broadband at competitive prices is a necessity, not a luxury, which is why we must implement the National Broadband Plan as quickly as possible to help our small businesses.”
The complete study is available at www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs373tot.pdf.
A research summary is available at www.sba.gov/advo/research/rs373.pdf.
Monday, November 15, 2010
CXT Software Integrates With 50 Shippers
CXT Software, a provider of automation technology to expedited delivery and last-mile distribution businesses, has announced that it has reached the milestone of integrating its X Dispatch product suite with 50 shipping and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. These integrations enable CXT Software customers to receive Advance Shipping Notice (ASN)information from shippers and 3PLs, and in many cases provide status updates and proof of delivery feedback.
“As our customers continue to expand into last-mile distribution and logistics, CXT Software has continued to add shipping partners,” explained Derek Figg, CXT Software’s vice president of engineering. “Our X Stream technology enables us to build robust connectors to pharmaceutical, office supply, technology,
automotive and furniture distributors, as well as third-party logistics providers and online retailers."
“The ability to connect our customers to a large number of shipping partners opens up distribution opportunities for our customer base," adds Darin Soll, CXT Software’s CEO. “Using our X Route and X Mobile products in conjunction with our X Stream shipper integration technology enables CXT Software customers to meet the real-time parcel tracking, chain of custody, and proof of delivery requirements of their shipping customers.”
X Route, X Mobile, and X Stream are optional add-on components to CXT Software’s market leading X Dispatch product suite.
For more information, visit www.cxtsoftware.com.
“As our customers continue to expand into last-mile distribution and logistics, CXT Software has continued to add shipping partners,” explained Derek Figg, CXT Software’s vice president of engineering. “Our X Stream technology enables us to build robust connectors to pharmaceutical, office supply, technology,
automotive and furniture distributors, as well as third-party logistics providers and online retailers."
“The ability to connect our customers to a large number of shipping partners opens up distribution opportunities for our customer base," adds Darin Soll, CXT Software’s CEO. “Using our X Route and X Mobile products in conjunction with our X Stream shipper integration technology enables CXT Software customers to meet the real-time parcel tracking, chain of custody, and proof of delivery requirements of their shipping customers.”
X Route, X Mobile, and X Stream are optional add-on components to CXT Software’s market leading X Dispatch product suite.
For more information, visit www.cxtsoftware.com.
Friday, November 12, 2010
TMSi Logistics Announces Acquisition of Rhombus Services
TMSi Logistics (Portsmouth, N.H.), a leading distribution, technology, and integrated logistics provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rhombus Services, a leading national installation and service provider for digital media applications. This acquisition will enable TMSi to enter into a niche industry for increased exposure and market share, and will help Rhombus deliver a higher level of service for customers.
Rhombus Services has a reputation of providing excellent solutions to the digital signage, kiosk, and retail fixture industries. Through the acquisition by TMSi, Rhombus will now have the internal technology, logistics, and financial strength to increase the scope, efficiency, and quality of the solutions they provide. The acquisition will help enhance services including rapid roll outs of point-of-sale and point-of-purchase technologies, site preparation, on-site field service, preventative maintenance, and transportation/warehousing.
Ron Cain, Chairman and CEO of TMSi Logistics, states, “This acquisition by TMSi has enabled us to gain access to promising new technologies, to achieve synergies in our operations, and to tap well-developed distribution channels. Rhombus shares our dedication to achieving and maintaining a values-driven, performance-based culture that delivers results, and we look forward to the success that the partnership will bring to both companies.”
According to Jeff Metzger, Executive Vice President of Rhombus, “Rhombus has and continues to be a reliable and trustworthy partner to clients across industries. The recent acquisition by TMSi further demonstrates the commitment of both companies to providing the best services for customers, and we anticipate great results from the continuous improvements our new relationship will bring.”
Rhombus Services has a reputation of providing excellent solutions to the digital signage, kiosk, and retail fixture industries. Through the acquisition by TMSi, Rhombus will now have the internal technology, logistics, and financial strength to increase the scope, efficiency, and quality of the solutions they provide. The acquisition will help enhance services including rapid roll outs of point-of-sale and point-of-purchase technologies, site preparation, on-site field service, preventative maintenance, and transportation/warehousing.
Ron Cain, Chairman and CEO of TMSi Logistics, states, “This acquisition by TMSi has enabled us to gain access to promising new technologies, to achieve synergies in our operations, and to tap well-developed distribution channels. Rhombus shares our dedication to achieving and maintaining a values-driven, performance-based culture that delivers results, and we look forward to the success that the partnership will bring to both companies.”
According to Jeff Metzger, Executive Vice President of Rhombus, “Rhombus has and continues to be a reliable and trustworthy partner to clients across industries. The recent acquisition by TMSi further demonstrates the commitment of both companies to providing the best services for customers, and we anticipate great results from the continuous improvements our new relationship will bring.”
Thursday, November 11, 2010
JF Hillebrand acquires Lagena Distribution AB
JF Hillebrand has strengthened its capability to provide dedicated wine and beverage logistics services in Sweden with the acquisition of Stockholm-based Lagena Distribution AB, the leading distributor of alcoholic beverages in Sweden.
Since its formation in 1994, Lagena Distribution AB has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Systembolaget AB, the Swedish Alcohol Retail Monopoly. In April, Systembolaget’s board made the decision to sell Lagena Distribution, as part of an effort to increase the focus on core operations.
“Lagena is an important strategic acquisition for our expansion in the Nordic countries,” said Gérard Desbois, CEO JF Hillebrand Group. “The sales process has taken just under six months and attracted the attention of numerous potential purchasers, so naturally we are delighted to have reached an agreement.”
“We believe that JF Hillebrand is the ideal future owner of Lagena Distribution,” said Anders Söderlund, vice president of Systembolaget AB. “It is a very exciting development thanks to JF Hillebrand’s long-term plans for operations, combined with their extensive expertise in integrated beverage logistics.”
The acquisition underpins JF Hillebrand’s market-leading position in Sweden and across the Nordic and Baltic countries, which are seen as an evolving beverage market with high potential for growth and development.
“The acquisition presents both companies with a unique opportunity to further enhance levels of specialist service in Sweden,” said Soren Nymann, JF Hillebrand’s area manager for Northern Europe. “The combination of Lagena Distribution’s local logistics expertise, alongside JF Hillebrand’s global forwarding network, means we are now perfectly positioned to serve the needs of our customers with two Swedish companies.”
Lagena Distribution will keep its current brand and management team and will continue to focus on warehousing and distribution in Sweden. JF Hillebrand Sverige AB will focus on the existing freight forwarding business in Sweden.
“We are truly delighted to welcome Lagena to the JF Hillebrand Group,” said Pierre Bonel, JF Hillebrand’s Global Sales and Marketing Director. “The combined expertise and organizational skills of both companies will enable us to enhance our own service offering, and in so doing, capitalize on growth opportunities in the global market for beverage logistics. The addition of Lagena Distribution’s know-how and expertise is strategically important to our organization.”
"We very much welcome this acquisition, which we see as both an interesting development opportunity and an excellent fit between the business models. The new owner has been very well received by the management team and all staff, and we believe that we have a bright future ahead of us," said Per Öhagen, Managing Director of Lagena Distribution.
For more information, visit www.jfhillebrand.com.
Since its formation in 1994, Lagena Distribution AB has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Systembolaget AB, the Swedish Alcohol Retail Monopoly. In April, Systembolaget’s board made the decision to sell Lagena Distribution, as part of an effort to increase the focus on core operations.
“Lagena is an important strategic acquisition for our expansion in the Nordic countries,” said Gérard Desbois, CEO JF Hillebrand Group. “The sales process has taken just under six months and attracted the attention of numerous potential purchasers, so naturally we are delighted to have reached an agreement.”
“We believe that JF Hillebrand is the ideal future owner of Lagena Distribution,” said Anders Söderlund, vice president of Systembolaget AB. “It is a very exciting development thanks to JF Hillebrand’s long-term plans for operations, combined with their extensive expertise in integrated beverage logistics.”
The acquisition underpins JF Hillebrand’s market-leading position in Sweden and across the Nordic and Baltic countries, which are seen as an evolving beverage market with high potential for growth and development.
“The acquisition presents both companies with a unique opportunity to further enhance levels of specialist service in Sweden,” said Soren Nymann, JF Hillebrand’s area manager for Northern Europe. “The combination of Lagena Distribution’s local logistics expertise, alongside JF Hillebrand’s global forwarding network, means we are now perfectly positioned to serve the needs of our customers with two Swedish companies.”
Lagena Distribution will keep its current brand and management team and will continue to focus on warehousing and distribution in Sweden. JF Hillebrand Sverige AB will focus on the existing freight forwarding business in Sweden.
“We are truly delighted to welcome Lagena to the JF Hillebrand Group,” said Pierre Bonel, JF Hillebrand’s Global Sales and Marketing Director. “The combined expertise and organizational skills of both companies will enable us to enhance our own service offering, and in so doing, capitalize on growth opportunities in the global market for beverage logistics. The addition of Lagena Distribution’s know-how and expertise is strategically important to our organization.”
"We very much welcome this acquisition, which we see as both an interesting development opportunity and an excellent fit between the business models. The new owner has been very well received by the management team and all staff, and we believe that we have a bright future ahead of us," said Per Öhagen, Managing Director of Lagena Distribution.
For more information, visit www.jfhillebrand.com.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Acculogix Uses Descartes Transportation Management Solution to Optimize Shipping Processes
Descartes Systems Group (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)(Nasdaq:DSGX) has announced that Acculogix Distribution Services, a Canadian-based third party logistics (3PL) distributor of magazines and books, is using Descartes’ Transportation Management, Pick, Pack and Ship solution to streamline its distribution throughout Western Canada.
Streamlining shipping processes through automation
Acculogix services 4,000 retailers in Western Canada and operates 13 satellite depots/cross-dock centers where magazine shipments are processed for delivery to local markets via express package carriers. To streamline the process of labeling shipments being handled by its package carrier service providers, Acculogix selected Descartes’ Transportation Management Pick, Pack and Ship solution.
Descartes’ Transportation Management solution enables Acculogix to interface with its in-house automated magazine picking system as well as an in-line and automated shipping label generating system. In doing so, Acculogix was able to automate a number of manual processes that reduced labor costs, unify a single labeling and manifesting system across all carriers, and minimize the shipping label processing time while increasing accuracy.
“We went from 13 years of manually keying in shipping label details and applying them, to a completely automated process,” said Chris Brann, logistics manager at the Acculogix site in Calgary, Alberta. “This solution enables us to automate shipping processes, reduce labor requirements and costs, lower freight expenses through carrier optimization, as well as improve visibility into shipped orders status across all depots and for pre-authorized customers.”
Increased productivity, lower costs
Descartes’ Transportation Management, Pick, Pack and Ship solution has delivered a number of benefits since it was installed. A typical production run at Acculogix would include at least three additional staff members and take almost twice as long to perform this process manually. Now, staffing requirements have been reduced and productivity in processing orders has improved by nearly 25 percent.
Furthermore, Acculogix has also achieved close to 100 percent accuracy in shipment labeling.
“In a competitive industry where every dollar counts, a high level of efficiency is especially critical,” said Ken Wood, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at Descartes. “We are happy our solution has helped Acculogix to automate a great number of processes and allow for significant cost optimizations at the same time.”
More information and industry updates are available at http://www.descartes.com and http://blog.descartes.com.
Streamlining shipping processes through automation
Acculogix services 4,000 retailers in Western Canada and operates 13 satellite depots/cross-dock centers where magazine shipments are processed for delivery to local markets via express package carriers. To streamline the process of labeling shipments being handled by its package carrier service providers, Acculogix selected Descartes’ Transportation Management Pick, Pack and Ship solution.
Descartes’ Transportation Management solution enables Acculogix to interface with its in-house automated magazine picking system as well as an in-line and automated shipping label generating system. In doing so, Acculogix was able to automate a number of manual processes that reduced labor costs, unify a single labeling and manifesting system across all carriers, and minimize the shipping label processing time while increasing accuracy.
“We went from 13 years of manually keying in shipping label details and applying them, to a completely automated process,” said Chris Brann, logistics manager at the Acculogix site in Calgary, Alberta. “This solution enables us to automate shipping processes, reduce labor requirements and costs, lower freight expenses through carrier optimization, as well as improve visibility into shipped orders status across all depots and for pre-authorized customers.”
Increased productivity, lower costs
Descartes’ Transportation Management, Pick, Pack and Ship solution has delivered a number of benefits since it was installed. A typical production run at Acculogix would include at least three additional staff members and take almost twice as long to perform this process manually. Now, staffing requirements have been reduced and productivity in processing orders has improved by nearly 25 percent.
Furthermore, Acculogix has also achieved close to 100 percent accuracy in shipment labeling.
“In a competitive industry where every dollar counts, a high level of efficiency is especially critical,” said Ken Wood, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at Descartes. “We are happy our solution has helped Acculogix to automate a great number of processes and allow for significant cost optimizations at the same time.”
More information and industry updates are available at http://www.descartes.com and http://blog.descartes.com.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Maritime Administration Awards $3.1 Million Contract to New Bay Area Ship Recycler
The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded two contracts for a total of $3.1 million to Allied Defense Recycling of Petaluma, Calif., to clean and recycle two Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet ships, the SS Solon Turman and the SS President. The two ships are scheduled to be towed from Suisun Bay to the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard facility in for recycling in December.
“The Obama Administration is running full-speed ahead in its commitment to cleaning up the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “These contracts will help the local economy while advancing our mission of maintaining the Fleet in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.”
In October 2009, the Obama Administration called for expedited cleanup of the fleet site and improved protection of the unique marine environment and surrounding bayside communities, setting a goal of removing 57 ships by September 30, 2017. Eleven ships were removed in the past year, surpassing the planned schedule of removing 10 ships in 2010.
“This is further evidence of our commitment to clean up Suisun Bay,” said Maritime Administrator David Matsuda. “The Mare Island recycling facility will bolster our efforts to remove obsolete ships and reduce environmental risks to the Bay.”
MARAD currently cleans the hulls of obsolete ships before towing them nearly 5,000 miles through the Panama Canal to recycling facilities on the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic coasts. Allied Defense Recycling, using the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, will recycle the ships avoiding the lengthy tow to ship recyclers in other areas.
The Maritime Administration promotes the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine fleet, sufficient to carry the Nation's domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of service as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. The Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is one of three anchorages maintained by the Maritime Administration for national defense and national emergency purposes. For additional information about the Maritime Administration, visit www.marad.dot.gov.
“The Obama Administration is running full-speed ahead in its commitment to cleaning up the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “These contracts will help the local economy while advancing our mission of maintaining the Fleet in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.”
In October 2009, the Obama Administration called for expedited cleanup of the fleet site and improved protection of the unique marine environment and surrounding bayside communities, setting a goal of removing 57 ships by September 30, 2017. Eleven ships were removed in the past year, surpassing the planned schedule of removing 10 ships in 2010.
“This is further evidence of our commitment to clean up Suisun Bay,” said Maritime Administrator David Matsuda. “The Mare Island recycling facility will bolster our efforts to remove obsolete ships and reduce environmental risks to the Bay.”
MARAD currently cleans the hulls of obsolete ships before towing them nearly 5,000 miles through the Panama Canal to recycling facilities on the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic coasts. Allied Defense Recycling, using the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, will recycle the ships avoiding the lengthy tow to ship recyclers in other areas.
The Maritime Administration promotes the development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine fleet, sufficient to carry the Nation's domestic waterborne commerce and a substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of service as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emergency. The Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet is one of three anchorages maintained by the Maritime Administration for national defense and national emergency purposes. For additional information about the Maritime Administration, visit www.marad.dot.gov.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Pizzas 4 Patriots and DHL Partner on Veteran’s Day Care Package
United States Service members stationed thousands of miles away will get a slice of home this Veteran's Day on November 11, thanks to DHL Express (Plantation, Fla.)and the non-profit organization Pizzas 4 Patriots.
To honor their service as well pay tribute to the millions of U.S. veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime, a special care package containing over 1,000 Chicago-style pizzas will be shipped courtesy of DHL Express to U.S. servicemen and women stationed overseas in the Horn of Africa, as part of “Operation World Pizza.”
With the support of DHL Express, Pizzas 4 Patriots has distributed over 46,000 pizzas to U.S. military personnel overseas - mainly throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. After five previous donations to the Middle East, the effort was broadened as “Operation World Pizza” to provide servicemen and women serving in other areas of the world a slice of home.
“With DHL's global expertise, we'll be able to reach those stationed in Djibouti this year and honor them this Veteran's Day as well as help others understand just how valuable their service is to the populations in the East Africa region,” said Retired Master Sergeant Mark Evans, founder of Pizzas 4 Patriots.
Evans partnered with DHL Express due to its international expertise and ability to deliver in areas of the world not reached directly by other express delivery companies.
For Veteran's Day, DHL Express will deliver over 1,000 pizzas, provided by Romeoville, Ill-based Great Kitchens, to U.S. Service members and civilians assigned to Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units, to include the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). CJTF-HOA uses military-to-military engagements with African partner militaries and civil military operations as the cornerstones to building partner nation and regional security capacity in countries such as Djibouti, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Comoros, and Uganda.
In addition to the more than 1,000 pizzas, 100 Jubulani World Cup soccer Balls donated by Adidas and 20,000 individual packets of Snapple Fruit Punch will also be part of the Veteran's Day care package. All will be transported through DHL's hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport where they will move onward to DHL's regional hub in the Middle East and then directly to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) for final delivery to Camp Lemonnier.
"The logistics behind getting freshly-frozen pizzas to remote military installations is astounding, but as the specialists in International shipping we're fully prepared to accomplish such complex tasks," said Adrian Watts, Sr. Director of US Government Sales and Support Team, for DHL Express. "We're also extremely honored to leverage our international network, global reach and expertise to bring a special 'slice' of home to U.S. servicemen and women who truly deserve recognition for what they accomplish in the East Africa region."
"As the commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, I extend the task force's deep appreciation for this generous and thoughtful donation," said Navy Rear Admiral Brian Losey. "It's humbling to have Americans such as Retired Master Sergeant Evans initiate a project such as this and we're pleased he's reaching out to the men and women in East Africa who do great work on behalf of U.S. Africa Command."
Working closely alongside partner nation military branches and with U.S. Government agencies, CJTF-HOA conducts security-based military-to-military engagements while sharing best practices, and has supported development projects in East Africa by building and renovating schools, clinics and hospitals, conducting Medical Civic Action and Veterinary Civic Action projects, and supporting water resource development and waste management.
"Our Service members are making a huge difference in promoting security and regional stability, providing humanitarian assistance and preventing conflict in areas you don't hear about on the evening news," said Evans.
To honor their service as well pay tribute to the millions of U.S. veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime, a special care package containing over 1,000 Chicago-style pizzas will be shipped courtesy of DHL Express to U.S. servicemen and women stationed overseas in the Horn of Africa, as part of “Operation World Pizza.”
With the support of DHL Express, Pizzas 4 Patriots has distributed over 46,000 pizzas to U.S. military personnel overseas - mainly throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. After five previous donations to the Middle East, the effort was broadened as “Operation World Pizza” to provide servicemen and women serving in other areas of the world a slice of home.
“With DHL's global expertise, we'll be able to reach those stationed in Djibouti this year and honor them this Veteran's Day as well as help others understand just how valuable their service is to the populations in the East Africa region,” said Retired Master Sergeant Mark Evans, founder of Pizzas 4 Patriots.
Evans partnered with DHL Express due to its international expertise and ability to deliver in areas of the world not reached directly by other express delivery companies.
For Veteran's Day, DHL Express will deliver over 1,000 pizzas, provided by Romeoville, Ill-based Great Kitchens, to U.S. Service members and civilians assigned to Camp Lemonnier and its tenant units, to include the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). CJTF-HOA uses military-to-military engagements with African partner militaries and civil military operations as the cornerstones to building partner nation and regional security capacity in countries such as Djibouti, Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Comoros, and Uganda.
In addition to the more than 1,000 pizzas, 100 Jubulani World Cup soccer Balls donated by Adidas and 20,000 individual packets of Snapple Fruit Punch will also be part of the Veteran's Day care package. All will be transported through DHL's hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport where they will move onward to DHL's regional hub in the Middle East and then directly to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) for final delivery to Camp Lemonnier.
"The logistics behind getting freshly-frozen pizzas to remote military installations is astounding, but as the specialists in International shipping we're fully prepared to accomplish such complex tasks," said Adrian Watts, Sr. Director of US Government Sales and Support Team, for DHL Express. "We're also extremely honored to leverage our international network, global reach and expertise to bring a special 'slice' of home to U.S. servicemen and women who truly deserve recognition for what they accomplish in the East Africa region."
"As the commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, I extend the task force's deep appreciation for this generous and thoughtful donation," said Navy Rear Admiral Brian Losey. "It's humbling to have Americans such as Retired Master Sergeant Evans initiate a project such as this and we're pleased he's reaching out to the men and women in East Africa who do great work on behalf of U.S. Africa Command."
Working closely alongside partner nation military branches and with U.S. Government agencies, CJTF-HOA conducts security-based military-to-military engagements while sharing best practices, and has supported development projects in East Africa by building and renovating schools, clinics and hospitals, conducting Medical Civic Action and Veterinary Civic Action projects, and supporting water resource development and waste management.
"Our Service members are making a huge difference in promoting security and regional stability, providing humanitarian assistance and preventing conflict in areas you don't hear about on the evening news," said Evans.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Complete Innovations’ Track & Dispatch Suite Attains Motorola Validation for ES400
Complete Innovations Inc. (Toronto), a global provider of operational solutions for mobile workforce and transportation-related companies, has announced the availability of the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite. The Fleet Complete application has successfully achieved Enterprise Mobility validation through completing Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Validated Solution Program that includes joint testing at the Motorola Solution Center located in Holtsville, N.Y.
This designation will assure customers of system interoperability between the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite and Motorola's ES400 enterprise mobile computer. The new ES400 Track & Dispatch Suite is powered by the flagship Fleet Complete and Courier Complete solutions.
Designed as a turnkey solution, the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite includes the durable Motorola ES400 enterprise mobile computer, Fleet Complete software and wireless data provided in partnership with mobile operators in the United States and Canada. The product platform provides customers with mobile resource tracking, dispatch workflow, barcode scanning, and signature capture and push-to-talk (PTT) communication.
“We’re pleased to deliver added assurance to our customers by becoming one of the first companies to achieve accreditation from Motorola,” said Tony Lourakis, CEO of Complete Innovations. “We’re excited about combining the ES400 with our Track and Dispatch Suite to provide customers with a landmark new platform for GPS tracking and real-time communication.”
Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Validated Solutions Program enables partners to test and validate their mobility solutions on Motorola products to help ensure interoperability and meet the customer application-specific needs, as well as reduce both the risk level and the time to deployment for the customer.
Customers using the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite can look forward to these key features:
• Durable Device: Can sustain the wear and tear of typical field use; occupies a sweet spot between consumer devices that are easily damaged and military/ruggedized standards that are cost-prohibitive.
• Enterprise Applications: Supports and enables access to business critical applications allowing mobile workers to complete their tasks, wherever they are.
• GPS: Integrated GPS for location-based services such as Fleet Complete and Courier Complete.
• Windows Mobile and Corporate Email: Remote administration and enterprise security means you can manage device deployments easily and your field workers can rely on one device for all communication.
• Voice, Data & WiFi: Works on all voice/data networks as well as offering WiFi for flexibility.
• Three-Year Targeted Lifecycle: Committed support from Motorola for a much longer life cycle than consumer devices get to ensure your deployment today does not
become obsolete two years from now.
Complete Innovations is also updating its Courier Complete Suite offer to include the Motorola ES400 as the core mobile computer. Courier Complete Suite includes software features specific to the courier industry such as a courier operations management module, expanded dispatch capability and a customer web portal in addition to all of the features available on the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite.
Visit our mobile resource management website for details on the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite, or our courier software website for details on Courier Complete Suite. For more information, visit www.completeinnovations.com.
This designation will assure customers of system interoperability between the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite and Motorola's ES400 enterprise mobile computer. The new ES400 Track & Dispatch Suite is powered by the flagship Fleet Complete and Courier Complete solutions.
Designed as a turnkey solution, the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite includes the durable Motorola ES400 enterprise mobile computer, Fleet Complete software and wireless data provided in partnership with mobile operators in the United States and Canada. The product platform provides customers with mobile resource tracking, dispatch workflow, barcode scanning, and signature capture and push-to-talk (PTT) communication.
“We’re pleased to deliver added assurance to our customers by becoming one of the first companies to achieve accreditation from Motorola,” said Tony Lourakis, CEO of Complete Innovations. “We’re excited about combining the ES400 with our Track and Dispatch Suite to provide customers with a landmark new platform for GPS tracking and real-time communication.”
Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Validated Solutions Program enables partners to test and validate their mobility solutions on Motorola products to help ensure interoperability and meet the customer application-specific needs, as well as reduce both the risk level and the time to deployment for the customer.
Customers using the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite can look forward to these key features:
• Durable Device: Can sustain the wear and tear of typical field use; occupies a sweet spot between consumer devices that are easily damaged and military/ruggedized standards that are cost-prohibitive.
• Enterprise Applications: Supports and enables access to business critical applications allowing mobile workers to complete their tasks, wherever they are.
• GPS: Integrated GPS for location-based services such as Fleet Complete and Courier Complete.
• Windows Mobile and Corporate Email: Remote administration and enterprise security means you can manage device deployments easily and your field workers can rely on one device for all communication.
• Voice, Data & WiFi: Works on all voice/data networks as well as offering WiFi for flexibility.
• Three-Year Targeted Lifecycle: Committed support from Motorola for a much longer life cycle than consumer devices get to ensure your deployment today does not
become obsolete two years from now.
Complete Innovations is also updating its Courier Complete Suite offer to include the Motorola ES400 as the core mobile computer. Courier Complete Suite includes software features specific to the courier industry such as a courier operations management module, expanded dispatch capability and a customer web portal in addition to all of the features available on the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite.
Visit our mobile resource management website for details on the ES400 Track and Dispatch Suite, or our courier software website for details on Courier Complete Suite. For more information, visit www.completeinnovations.com.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Source Alliance Network Launches Company Headquarters in Chicago
Source Alliance Network (SAN) Founder and Managing Director, Jim G. Vaca, has announced the opening of his company’s new headquarters in Chicago. SAN is a supply chain solutions and technology provider that acts as a one-stop-shop for logistics and supply chain professionals who would otherwise have to partner with several third parties in order to fulfill their supply chain management needs.
“We feel that by headquartering in an international hub like Chicago, SAN is going to be able to grow more efficiently and serve more clients,” Vaca said.
SAN’s comprehensive solutions are made possible through the company’s web-based, multi-modal transportation management system, 1 SOURCE. 1 SOURCE enables SAN to provide fully comprehensive supply chain management and optimization solutions by coupling high-level market intelligence with advanced information technology.
“We see a real lack of complete supply chain management technology solutions in the current marketplace,” said Vaca. “We plan to fill that void by using 1 SOURCE to help companies reduce costs and resolve issues whether they’re dealing with one parcel or fifty truckloads.”
SAN is currently offering eligible companies a free comprehensive transportation analysis (CTA) and additional 10 percent discount on all 1 SOURCE-related services. For more information, call (312) 226-2622 or send an e-mail to sales@sourcealliance.net.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Last Mile Specialist
Courier Magazine is reaching out to its readers to develop an interactive presentation on the latest news and trends affecting the Last Mile industry. CM staff members are putting together the 2011 webinar schedule and you could be one of our expert presenters!
If you would be interested in developing a presentation, complete with a PowerPoint slideshow and unique talking points, let our staff know immediately. We want to feature your Last Mile initiatives to boost fellow businesses and courier operations.
Courier Magazine webinars offer presenters and participants the opportunity to learn from one another and branch out into different sectors of the industry. Many times, something you learn in a CM webinar can help your operation run more efficiently and effectively in addition to the numerous networking opportunities.
We want to know:
-What steps did your company take to add Last Mile service?
-How is it adding to your bottom line?
-Have you taken any steps to enhance the service to your customers?
-Is it a “work in progress” for your drivers?
-What would you say to fellow courier professionals who are looking to add the service?
Respond with your answers to Courier Magazine Editor Vince Brennan at editor@couriermagazine.com.
We want to hear from you!
If you would be interested in developing a presentation, complete with a PowerPoint slideshow and unique talking points, let our staff know immediately. We want to feature your Last Mile initiatives to boost fellow businesses and courier operations.
Courier Magazine webinars offer presenters and participants the opportunity to learn from one another and branch out into different sectors of the industry. Many times, something you learn in a CM webinar can help your operation run more efficiently and effectively in addition to the numerous networking opportunities.
We want to know:
-What steps did your company take to add Last Mile service?
-How is it adding to your bottom line?
-Have you taken any steps to enhance the service to your customers?
-Is it a “work in progress” for your drivers?
-What would you say to fellow courier professionals who are looking to add the service?
Respond with your answers to Courier Magazine Editor Vince Brennan at editor@couriermagazine.com.
We want to hear from you!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Trintech and Longview Solutions Announce Partnership Agreement
Trintech Group Plc. (Toronto) (NASDAQ: TTPA), a global provider of integrated financial governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) software solutions and Longview Solutions, a leading provider of corporate performance management and tax provisioning software, has announced that they have partnered to launch Longview FXR, a new product helping businesses to fulfill the burgeoning reporting requirements mandated by the SEC, HMRC and other regulatory agencies.
Powered by Trintech technology, Longview FXR integrates with Longview’s CPM suite to offer companies a holistic compliance and financial reporting solution, including the ability to tag and file Statutory Filings and other financial disclosures with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
“We are delighted that Longview Solutions has chosen to power Longview FXR with Trintech technology,” said John Harte, Trintech’s general manager. “Integration with Longview Consolidation allows existing Longview customers to now automate critical 'last mile' financial close and reporting processes in a single system. The resulting efficiencies in document management, XBRL tagging and compliance reporting will help businesses produce more compliant and accurate financial statements in a shorter amount of time.”
Longview FXR enables customers to streamline efforts with an embedded financial close and reporting tool to automate key data aggregation, validation, workflow, review and approval processes during the critical “last mile of Finance."
Built-in validation features reduce the errors associated with manual financial reporting efforts, and a dashboard-driven management interface allows businesses to more efficiently manage dependent tasks.
“Management of the XBRL Reporting and Financial Close processes has become a critical-path task for large corporations,” said John Power, president, Longview Solutions. “Longview’s partnership with Trintech offers our customers the combined knowledge, expertise and product capabilities of two market leaders mutually committed to the Office of Finance.”
Longview customers will benefit from the robust features contained in this web-based solution,, regaining control of the “last mile of Finance”. By leveraging an in-house solution rather than relying on expensive external service providers, Longview clients will:
• Improve efficiency (save time) and accuracy in financial reporting
• Roll forward XBRL tags and automate other error-prone manual tasks
• Reduce or eliminate errors with built-in validation capabilities
• Gain time to re-mediate prior to filing
• Streamline processes with a web-based, embedded approach to XBRL Statutory Filings
An added benefit for customers is that Longview FXR seamlessly integrates with Longview’s Financial Consolidation capabilities. Clients seeking further continuity and accuracy of the financial data populating their disclosure tables, audit trail and validation rules now have the ability to re-use systemic controls already built into the reporting process.
Longview FXR became available October 5, 2010 with limited time introductory pricing and is currently being deployed by a number of Longview clients. Trintech and Longview hosted a joint product education and demonstration webinar last week, which can be viewed online at: http://www2.trintech.com/e/3242/FCB41AB62ED69E932424A781B928E6/29A10/66869902.
Trintech’s Unity Financial GRC Platform, which powers the Longview FXR solution, is a suite of software modules enabling companies to increase the accuracy and transparency of financial reporting, reduce operational costs, shorten accounting cycle times, reduce the risk of material weaknesses and fully comply with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
For more information, visit www.longview.com .
Powered by Trintech technology, Longview FXR integrates with Longview’s CPM suite to offer companies a holistic compliance and financial reporting solution, including the ability to tag and file Statutory Filings and other financial disclosures with eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
“We are delighted that Longview Solutions has chosen to power Longview FXR with Trintech technology,” said John Harte, Trintech’s general manager. “Integration with Longview Consolidation allows existing Longview customers to now automate critical 'last mile' financial close and reporting processes in a single system. The resulting efficiencies in document management, XBRL tagging and compliance reporting will help businesses produce more compliant and accurate financial statements in a shorter amount of time.”
Longview FXR enables customers to streamline efforts with an embedded financial close and reporting tool to automate key data aggregation, validation, workflow, review and approval processes during the critical “last mile of Finance."
Built-in validation features reduce the errors associated with manual financial reporting efforts, and a dashboard-driven management interface allows businesses to more efficiently manage dependent tasks.
“Management of the XBRL Reporting and Financial Close processes has become a critical-path task for large corporations,” said John Power, president, Longview Solutions. “Longview’s partnership with Trintech offers our customers the combined knowledge, expertise and product capabilities of two market leaders mutually committed to the Office of Finance.”
Longview customers will benefit from the robust features contained in this web-based solution,, regaining control of the “last mile of Finance”. By leveraging an in-house solution rather than relying on expensive external service providers, Longview clients will:
• Improve efficiency (save time) and accuracy in financial reporting
• Roll forward XBRL tags and automate other error-prone manual tasks
• Reduce or eliminate errors with built-in validation capabilities
• Gain time to re-mediate prior to filing
• Streamline processes with a web-based, embedded approach to XBRL Statutory Filings
An added benefit for customers is that Longview FXR seamlessly integrates with Longview’s Financial Consolidation capabilities. Clients seeking further continuity and accuracy of the financial data populating their disclosure tables, audit trail and validation rules now have the ability to re-use systemic controls already built into the reporting process.
Longview FXR became available October 5, 2010 with limited time introductory pricing and is currently being deployed by a number of Longview clients. Trintech and Longview hosted a joint product education and demonstration webinar last week, which can be viewed online at: http://www2.trintech.com/e/3242/FCB41AB62ED69E932424A781B928E6/29A10/66869902.
Trintech’s Unity Financial GRC Platform, which powers the Longview FXR solution, is a suite of software modules enabling companies to increase the accuracy and transparency of financial reporting, reduce operational costs, shorten accounting cycle times, reduce the risk of material weaknesses and fully comply with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
For more information, visit www.longview.com .
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