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Thursday, May 16, 2013

   The Kahala Posts Group (KPG), an alliance of 10 postal administrations around the world, has signed a deal with the global trade management solutions provider Amber Road aimed at increasing their competitiveness in the international delivery market.    KPG member organizations include the Australian Postal Corp., China Post Group, Correos y Telégrafos SAE, Groupe La Poste, Hongkong Post, Japan Post Co., Ltd., Korea Post, Royal Mail Group, Ltd, Singapore Post Limited and the U.S. Po...

Thursday, May 16, 2013

   The logistics information technology solutions providers Descartes Systems and Freightgate have both signed deals with NetSuite, a provider of cloud-based financials and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suites.    Descartes said it has signed a SuiteCloud Developer Network agreement, with the integration of NetSuite's SuiteCloud and Descartes' Logistics Technology Platform intended to enable customers to more effectively collaborate with their trading partners and carrie...

Thursday, May 02, 2013

   Logistics IT solutions provider Descartes Systems said Thursday it has acquired KSD Software Norway AS (KSD), a leading Scandinavia-based provider of electronic customs filing solutions for the European Union, in a $33 million deal.    The EU customs compliance market is characterized by a complex framework of member states, each with different regulations, languages and systems, Descartes stressed.    "EU customs compliance is complex," said Svenn Widerberg, CEO of KSD....

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

   International Trade Systems (ITS), a provider of U.S. customs brokerage and freight forwarding software, said Wednesday it will release a new Web-based system that links Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) form generation with analytics.    The system, ITS Web, will be available June 1. ITS said the system is certified by ACE and is the only ACE compatible software system with an analytics engine.    ACE is the commercial trade processing system being developed by U.S....

Thursday, April 25, 2013

   The merger between cloud-based computing supply chain technology companies GT Nexus and TradeCard was finalized Thursday, with the combined company to be called GT Nexus.    The combined entity manages more than $100 billion in goods for a customer list that includes the Adidas Group, Caterpillar, Coach, DHL, Electrolux, HP, Levi Strauss & Co., Kohl’s, Nestlé, Patagonia, Pfizer, Renault and Weyerhaeuser.    The merger, announced in January , pairs the strength of Oak...

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

   Asia-Pacific e-commerce growth could be limited by the region’s logistics capabilities, according to a new report by Transport Intelligence.    The report, Asia Pacific e-commerce Logistics 2013 , points out that the region is the world’s fastest growing e-commerce market and has the potential to become the largest market for e-commerce sales in the next few years, with 33 percent expansion in the e-commerce logistics market in 2012.    “This is a region that has long be...

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

   The customs broker Total Customs Services has begun using Descartes Systems Group’s cloud-based Canadian Customs Brokerage solution to improve shipment management, customs filing, security compliance, accounting, and customer service operations.    The solution also enables Total Customs to electronically transmit its customers’ advance importer data, as required by the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) Advance Commercial Information (ACI) eManifest program.    "Des...

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

   The electronics manufacturing services provider Flextronics has signed up with the global trade management solutions provider Amber Road to automate the screening of partners, customers and vendors.    Flextronics will use Amber Road’s hosted, Web-based Restricted Party Screening (RPS) On-Demand application, with the objective of maintaining a low export risk profile while expediting screening.    Flextronics’ supply chain includes more than 30 countries on four continen...

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

   The Web-based global trade management solutions provider QuestaWeb said Tuesday it has entered into an alliance partnership with AduanaSoft, a Chihuahua, Mexico–based provider of IT solutions that automate Mexican Customs clearance.    Under the terms of the alliance, QuestaWeb and AduanaSoft have integrated their software to offer a seamless solution for U.S. companies manufacturing in Mexico’s maquiladora industry and conducting trade on both sides of the border.    The...

Monday, March 11, 2013

   The parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, ANN Inc., has launched international shipping on its e-commerce sites.    The company is now shipping to Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom and across much of Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.    "The introduction of international shipping marks another key step forward as we continue to grow our e-commerce business and expand the global reach of our Ann Taylor and LOFT brands," ANN Inc...

Thursday, March 07, 2013

   Information technology solutions provider Descartes Systems Group turned in significant year-over-year increases for fiscal-year 2013, with revenue finishing the year up 11 percent at $126.9 million, net income up 12 percent at $16 million, and a 32 percent rise in earnings-per-share, which ended the year at $0.25.    Services revenues also rose by 11 percent, jumping from $105.7 million in fiscal year 2012 to $116.8 million last year.    Fourth-quarter numbers pain...

Friday, March 01, 2013

   The freight forwarder and logistics enterprise system developer CargoWise said Thursday it has entered a new distribution partnership with Sri Lanka-based Asvinta Solutions to enhance local delivery of its ediEnterprise system in the South Asian country.    Asvinta was founded in 2009 to supply Sri Lanka’s logistics and forwarding sector with IT solutions, based on a growing focus by the Sri Lankan government to turn the country into a regional logistics hub. &...

Thursday, February 21, 2013

   Secure Shipper, a new Web-based exchange of U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and Europe's Authorized Economic Operator compliant logistics companies, is striving to double its worldwide membership in 2013.    Last month, Secure Shipper  added Rotterdam-based Broekman Group to its membership, and it’s now hoping for at least 13 additional new members in 2013.    The relatively new organization serves as a clearinghouse for overseas partners, giving U....

Thursday, February 21, 2013

   New Jersey-based less-than-truckload carrier New Century Transportation has named Mark Olszewski president.    Olszewski has more than 25 years of transportation industry experience, starting with LTL carrier Roadway Express in 1983. While at Roadway Express, he held various management positions, including director of regional operations and vice president of the western division. Most recently, he was the senior executive responsible for the operation of YRC Reimer and YRC Mexico ...

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

   The global trade management solutions provider Amber Road said Tuesday the semiconductor manufacturer Vishay Intertechnology has deployed its system to manage compliance risk.    Specifically, Vishay is using Amber Road’s Restricted Party Screening (RPS) On-Demand solution, integrated with its SAP enterprise resource planning system (ERP).    The RPS On-Demand solution allows Vishay to screen thousands of customers and vendors across the Americas, Eur...

Monday, February 18, 2013

   The logistics services company Port Logistics Group has entered a partnership with TAGSYS RFID, a global provider of item-level inventory management systems.    The agreement will enable Port Logistics Group to offer radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions to its customers at their U.S. gateway facilities. The companies will also partner on development and deployment of TAGSYS' RFID solutions and its integration to Port Logistics Group’s proprietary EventTracker WMS.  ...

Friday, February 15, 2013

   CEVA has opened its first so-called Center of Logistics Excellence in Jacksonville, Fla., a development designed to increase visibility in the supply chain through use of advanced technology.    Stating the center is about letting customers “see and touch” the supply chain, CEVA’s Chief Commercial Officer Inna Kuznetsova allowed that this is an innovative development for the company.    “Customers today want increased agility while lowering supply chain costs,”...

Thursday, February 14, 2013

   The logistics technology developer Data2Logistics has appointed Bob Newcom as director of professional services.     Newcom comes to Data2Logistics after 17 years in executive positions with multinational manufacturers, carriers and third-party logistics providers. He has managed all modes of transportation globally, the company said.    Data2Logistics’ professional services group aims to enhance freight transportation operations through business intelligence system...

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

   The procurement solutions provider Procurian said Tuesday it has been selected to deliver its global, source-to-pay solution to the motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson to optimize spending in its indirect procurement activities.    Procurian’s solutions allow its customers access to all the components necessary to optimize indirect spend.    "We are excited to help Harley-Davidson take procurement to the next level," said Carl Guarino, chief executive officer of Procurian, ...

Thursday, January 31, 2013

   CEVA Logistics has launched and enhanced e-fulfillment solution, creating a new product based on a service the company had offered privately for the last few years.    The new service increases visibility for each customer on a country-specific, regional and global level, streamlining the fulfillment process and providing a standardized solution. The e-fulifillment solution — which processes sales, returns and customer data — is a cost-efficient program set for rapid implementation...

Thursday, January 17, 2013

   The analyst Gartner this week said a proposed merger between software-as-a-service supply chain vendors GT Nexus and TradeCard would be a “milestone” in global trade management (GTM) and supply chain multi-enterprise application markets.    But Gartner cautioned the joined entity would still lack a key piece of the GTM equation .    “For this merger to fulfill its promise, the two companies must address several technological and operational challenges,” Gartner analysts ...

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

   The cloud-based logistics software provider Trade Tech said Tuesday it has been authorized by Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System (NACCS) for filing according to Japan’s Advance Filing Rules due to go into effect March 2014.    NACCS is the Japanese government entity responsible for import/export and customs clearance services. Since Japan’s Advance Filing Rules require shippers to use NACCS to electronically file their maritime container cargo information, the orga...

Friday, January 11, 2013

   The global enterprise resource planning (ERP) giant SAP on Thursday unveiled a new database option for its system that allows for the capture and analysis of transactional data on a real-time basis.    In a three-city press conference, SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner described it as a breakthrough in line with the initial development of the company’s ERP platform that millions of businesses globally run.    The system relies on SAP’s HANA in-memory database technology, rel...

Thursday, January 10, 2013

   The global trade management software provider Kewill said this week it has appointed Andrew Hicks as chief financial officer.    Hicks joins Kewill from Misys, the banking software provider, where he most recently held the post of global head of integration, overseeing the operational integration of its merger with Turaz, where he was previously CFO.    Hicks held a variety of senior finance roles for Misys in both the United States and United Kingdom. Prior to the role ...

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

   The software-as-a-service supply chain vendors GT Nexus and TradeCard said Monday they have entered into a merger agreement that will create one of the largest cloud-based platforms in the supply chain arena.    The merger pairs two companies with somewhat similar supply chain visibility platforms, but distinctly different strengths. Oakland-based GT Nexus’ strength lies in transportation visibility and logistics spend management, while New York-based TradeCard’s strengths are in ...

Monday, January 07, 2013

   Oracle on Monday released the latest update of its Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and Global Trade Management (GTM) systems.    The release is the 11th update of the two key supply chain modules in the last seven years since Oracle acquired transportation software provider G-Log.    On the transportation management side, the update to OTM includes enhancements to fleet management, transportation sourcing, and transportation business intelligence, including augmen...

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

   RedPrairie and JDA Software Group said late last week they have completed a merger first announced Nov. 1 between the two supply chain software companies.    The merged entity, which will be branded under the JDA name and based in JDA’s current headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz., created a combined entity with revenue of more than $1 billion. The merger is designed to leverage the strengths of JDA in supply chain planning, merchandising, and pricing arenas, and RedPrairie in wareho...

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

   The global supply chain information technology company Data2Logistics has moved into a new corporate headquarters in its home city of Fort Myers, Fla., the company said Tuesday.    Data2Logistics provides transportation management, carrier negotiations, request for proposal management, inbound routing, networking analysis, and pooled purchasing systems, along with freight bill auditing and payment services.    Aside from its Fort Myers headquarters, the co...

Friday, December 07, 2012

   The cloud-based supply chain software provider GT Nexus said this week they have been selected by the carmaker Renault SA to provide a cloud supply chain platform that will support the company’s growing expansion into international markets.    GT Nexus has conducted a successful live pilot covering the spare parts export supply chain from France to key markets such as Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, the company said, and now Renault will roll out its "Easy Tracker" project,...

Friday, December 07, 2012

   The transportation management software providers RedPrairie and JDA Software Group said this week they have received clearance from German anti-competition authorities to proceed with their planned merger this year .    The German Federal Cartel Office (FCO) granted clearance under the German Act Against Restraints of Competition, in connection with the previously announced transaction , in which entities affiliated with RedPrairie will acquire all outstanding shares of common stoc...

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

   The Ontario, Canada-based logistics software company Descartes Systems Group said last week it has signed an agreement with Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System (NACCS Center) to electronically file documents to Japan Customs in compliance with the newly enacted Advance Filing Rules in that country.    On March 30, a bill to amend part of Japan’s Customs Tariff Law was passed through the Diet legislature, enacting the Advance Filing Rules, which require a vessel ope...

Monday, December 03, 2012

   The supply chain software developer LOG-NET on Monday released an update to its international supply chain management and global trade management platform.    LOG-NET Version 7.0 provides intuitive drag and drop dashboards, pre-configured business intelligence components, integrated social messaging, new six sigma ready statistical trade lane assessment, new compliance capability and enhanced visibility milestones from order negotiation through to final distribution, the company sa...

Thursday, November 29, 2012

   Descartes Systems Group on Thursday posted a 15 percent year-on-year increase in third quarter net income and revenue.    The Ontario, Canada-based logistics software company had net income of $3.1 million, up from $2.7 million in the same quarter of 2011. Revenue rose to $32.7 million.    Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased 16 percent year-on-year to $9.9 million.    The company said it had $40.4 million in ...

Monday, November 26, 2012

   The freight forwarder and third party logistics services company Damco said Monday it has released a new optimization tool aimed at vastly reducing the amount of time it takes a shipper to make changes to its supply chain.    The tool is meant to be seen as the strategic lever for the company’s Damco Dynamic Flow Control, a product it released earlier in 2012.    “A prerequisite for supply chain excellence is that you can evaluate supply chain performance, simulate your ...

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

   C.H. Robinson, a large global-logistics provider based near Minneapolis, on Monday announced the roll out of an enhanced technology platform that provides real-time updates on shipment status, standardizes systems across the enterprise and increases analytic capability.    The new platform, called Navisphere, is essentially a rebranded version of Robinson's internal transportation management system with some added features, company officials explained during an interview ...

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

   The on-demand supply chain management software developer SPS Commerce said Monday that it has appointed Brad Cleveland to its board, effective immediately.    Since November 2001, Cleveland has also served as a member of the board and president and chief executive officer of Proto Labs, an online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production.    Prior to that, he served in a variety of engineering and manageme...

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

   Descartes Systems Group said Wednesday it has acquired Exentra Transport Solutions Ltd., a leading U.K.-based provider of software-as-a-service(SaaS) compliance solutions for the European Union.    Every vehicle larger than 3.5 tons is required to have a tachograph that automatically records its speed, distance, and driver activity. Exentra's cloud-based compliance management platform, Smartanalysis, helps customers leverage the data from a vehicle's tachograph to comply with...

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

   UPS on Tuesday released a cloud-based order management platform to boost its global ocean and air freight forwarding product, UPS Supplier Management.    The new product, UPS Order WatchSM, aims at allowing customers to more efficiently collaborate with international suppliers and better manage their inbound supply chains.    The intended enhancements include more accurate and timely overseas vendor bookings, improved processing and management of suppliers, automate...

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

   The Alaska-based logistics company Lydnen has implemented a hosted version of CargoWise’s ediEnterprise product at its Belgium office.    Lynden Director of International Operations Philip Maxon said ediEnterprise will allow the company to integrate with European customs system on a per-user basis, with quick implementation times. In addition to the United States and Belgium, Lynden has operations in Canada, Mexico, and Russia.    “The hosted model is very attractive...

Friday, November 09, 2012

   The Preactor Group, a developer of production planning and scheduling software (APS), has entered a partnership with Epic Data International.    Andy Willis, chief operating officer of Preactor North America, said the company would benefit from Epic Data’s experience in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive and heavy equipment. “Epic Data has deep experience in multiple industries and combining IntegraMES with Preactor can deliver valuable insight into a company’s pr...

Friday, November 02, 2012

   The Canadian supply chain software technology provider TECSYS Inc. said Thursday it has completed a financing agreement of up to CAD$10 million with the National Bank of Canada to support the company’s growth.    The financing agreement also includes a five-year CAD$5 million term loan and CAD$5 million operating line of credit.    “Over the last 18 months we have experienced a significant increase in demand for our software and services resulting in the growth...

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Farrell    The logistics software provider Kewill said this week it has appointed Robert “Bob” Farrell as chief executive officer.    Farrell comes to Kewill after holding the same position with EDGAR Online, a global provider of XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) software, services and data where he managed the sale of the company to RR Donnelly & Sons.    Prior to EDGAR Online, Farrell was chairman and CEO of Metastorm, a global provider of business process...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

   BT Global Services has released new cloud-based capabilities for its BT Trace solution, which is designed to help companies manage their complex global supply chains.    “Companies with a global supply chain deal with multiple issues, from counterfeiting and shrinkage to product recalls and perishable goods. This is typical for global companies active in industry sectors such as consumer packaged goods, logistics, manufacturing, pharma or retail for example,” BT explained. “They n...

Monday, October 22, 2012

   The logistics services provider Kuehne + Nagel Belgium said Monday it has built a logistics e-commerce platform and warehouse management system for the toymaker LEGO Group.    LEGO direct-to-consumer Internet orders are being processed for deliveries in Europe, Australia and New Zealand through the system.    K+N said its 45,000-square-meter facility in Geel, Belgium, will manage Internet sales. The facility can be expanded by another 30,000 square meters if e-comme...

Friday, October 19, 2012

   RedPrairie Corp., a supply chain and retail technology provider, appointed Gary Conway to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.    He will be responsible for RedPrairie’s global marketing strategy, including brand management, customer engagement, product strategy and marketing, and demand.    Conway, a 35-year industry veteran, most recently served as executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Progress Software, a global enterprise software c...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

   RedLine Solutions, a provider of produce tracking solutions, and Junction Solutions, which offers market-specific and on-demand software to the food and beverage and multi-channel retail sectors, are partnering to eliminate the manual link between field labeling and a company’s mainline ERP system.    The firms said this will make for an easier and more efficient “field-to-fork enterprise solution” compliant with the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI).     PTI is ...

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

   RedLine Solutions, a provider of fresh produce track and tracing technology, has launched a new Website (http://www.redlineforproduce.com), which features a blog by RedLine’s leadership, education Webcasts, how-to videos, and information on Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) solutions offered by the firm.    “Our new Website is extremely user friendly and packed with information,” said Todd Baggett, RedLine’s chief executive officer. “We provide extensive information on PTI to ...

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

   The U.S. Council for International Business has appointed Barbara Wanner to vice president for information, communications and technology.    Wanner comes to USCIB from the Coalition of Services Industries where she was director of the Global Services Summit and played a role on information and technology policy.    “She brings over 30 years of experience in trade and economic policy, as well as strong relationships with policy makers and a deep understanding of the...

Monday, October 08, 2012

   IBM has introduced a new version of its inventory optimization solution – ILOG Inventory and Product Flow Analyst (IPFA).    The latest version of this product, part of IBM’s Smarter Commerce initiative, includes a new simulation capability, enabling companies to more efficiently analyze safety stock levels to ensure forecasted inventory levels will meet customer demand. IBM said the capabilities are particularly important to manufacturers, retailers and distributors.   ...

Thursday, October 04, 2012

   Kewill has integrated its existing shipper services with Stamps.com to provide customers with easier access to domestic and international parcel services.    Kewill Clippership, through Kewill's iMailtoo module, now gives direct access to Stamps.com services for printing U.S. Postal Service shipping labels for all mail classes, including Media Mail, Parcel Post, and First Class Mail International via a new XML integration.    The integration is available immediately...

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

   In an effort to help companies track waste and comply with material control laws, Oracle has launched a waste management solution for its Oracle E-Business Suite.    Oracle said the new waste service will be able to integrate with existing services such as the Oracle Depot Repair, Oracle Transportation Management, and Oracle Global Trade Management. When integrated, the E-Business Suite automates and monitors waste management processes within the entire platform.    The ...

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

   ChemLogix LLC has introduced a new suite of logistics service brands to boost its available offerings.    The branding effort comes as ChemLogix combines on-demand global transportation management technology from IBM with its existing transportation management services called the ChemLogix 3PL Product Suite. The company said the new suite will offer logistic services that provide measurable and sustainable savings for customers.    “Based on market analysis, we...

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

   RedPrairie Corp., a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has seen significant performance improvements of its services running on Microsoft SQL Server 2012, according to recent benchmark testing.    RedPrairie confirmed Microsoft’s cloud-ready platform delivered the higher levels of performance, scalability, and reliability, which will support future logistics requirements of retailers and supply chain management firms.    The service RedPrairie is te...

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

   Business-to-business trade search and support company Panjiva has launched a new search engine to find global sourcing partners and monitor shipment trends.    The company’s Global Search indexes information from the Web and presents shipment information - from raw materials to a variety of final goods - in an easy-to-use manner that will seem familiar to anyone that’s used a popular search engine with specific function, like trip planning sites Travelocity or Kayak. &nb...

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

   Supply chain information and technology company Data2Logistics has appointed Leif Holm-Andersen to executive director for its Professional Services Group.    The group will focus on reducing supply chain costs through partnerships with clients and develop new services.    Holm-Andersen comes to the firm with more than 20 years of supply chain experience via manufacturers and distributors.     Data2Logistics’ services cover finance,...

Friday, September 28, 2012

   Technology provider CargoWise has signed a distribution agreement with logistics and supply chain technology specialists ATMS to help it significantly and quickly expand its presence in the Middle East.    CargoWise, which focuses on services for logistics service providers (LSPs), will sell its ediEnterprise platform through ATMS in the region. ATMS has a regional Dubai office as well as experience in many local markets, putting it in a better position to sell and support th...

Thursday, September 27, 2012

   The Indonesia Port Corp. II has chosen a service from SOGET and Microsoft to implement what it calls the largest port community system in the world, beginning with Jakarta before expanding to other Indonesian ports.    Indonesia is the largest archipelagos in the world with 17,508 islands and 111 commercial and 614 non-commercial ports operated within the area, and is seeking an efficient port operations system to bridge and support all of these ports.    As part of its ...

Monday, September 24, 2012

   Radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology has pushed farther into the shipping and logistics industry through new uses and some new partnerships.    One of the key expansions for RFID come from RFID technology providers making deals with manufacturers to add the technology at the initial order level, helping companies and their customers track products throughout the shipment lifecycle.    Barcoding Inc. and Marlin Steel Wire Products rec...

Friday, September 21, 2012

   CLX Logistics, parent company of ChemLogix, has acquried LHC Consulting in the Netherlands.    LHC focuses on supply chain management and logistics services.    CLX said the LHC buy will give it the ability to expand in Europe while enhancing services to existing international customers.    “Through the acquisition of LHC Consulting, we can provide both transportation management system (TMS) technology and consultancy services such as logistics s...

Thursday, September 20, 2012

   On-demand supply chain management service provider SPS Commerce has paired up with Wicresoft to develop a supply chain solution specifically geared to China, Hong Kong, and Japan.    Wicresoft, an IT service developer that focuses on information technology infrastructure and business process outsourcing, will provide a baseline infrastructure for the service, including virtualized hardware for customers that will run the SPS Commerce-based cloud supply chain service.    T...