January 23, 2006
AdvanceWare Makes Personal Contact Paramount in New AdvanceCare Customer Service & Support Program
AdvanceWare Solutions Inc. is implementing a new ground breaking approach to software customer support. AdvanceCare bucks the trend towards web based, self service support programs favored by most companies and makes personal customer contact its cornerstone.
New York, NY (PRWEB) January 22, 2006 -- AdvanceWare Solutions Inc., announced the launch of its AdvanceCare customer service and support program today. AdvanceCare has been designed to address concerns of small and medium sized businesses when they are considering a software purchase.
“Its no secret that support is a key factor in choosing an application. With AdvanceCare we’re pushing out support to our customers and not just waiting for them to come to us” said Gary Durbach AdvanceWare’s CEO.
AdvanceCare bucks the trend towards web based, self service support programs favored by most companies and puts personal customer contact at its core. “We know from experience that putting a ‘live person’ into the service and support equation as early as possible makes for faster more efficient implementations and a more rapid ROI for our customers” said Anthony Lipschitz, EVP Business Development.
Integral to the AdvanceCare program is regular scheduled contact with new users of AdvancePro. Throughout their first year of use the AdvanceCare team will be making regularly scheduled calls to each one to uncover any gaps in their utilization of AdvancePro or difficulties they’ve had in adopting the software. AdvanceWare feels that this proactive approach will ensure that each customer realizes maximum value from AdvancePro and are exceeding their purchase objectives in the shortest possible time.
About AdvanceWare Solutions Inc.
The company was founded in 1997 with the goal developing an enterprise class inventory and order management system that could adopted and afforded by the small and medium sized business. In 2005 they released version 5.0 of AdvancePro whose performance and feature set truly rivaled that of systems costing tens of thousands of dollars more.
For more information on AdvanceWare and the AdvanceCare program go to: www.advanceware.net
To schedule an interview with AdvanceWare’s executive team please contact Tim Holmes.
Contact: Tim Holmes
Director, Marketing & Communications
Telephone: 416 361 6036 x 208
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Headwater Technology Solutions Inc. and MSR eCustoms Form Partnership to Integrate ACE e-Manifest, Freight Logix
The partnership will allow Headwater to meet the customs compliance needs of its current and future TMS carrier clients. Headwater’s Freight Logix TMS customers move thousands of shipments a day to the U.S. by highway.
Markyham, ON (PRWEB) January 21, 2006 -- Headwater Technology Solutions Inc. and MSR eCustoms have reached a partnership agreement under which MSR eCustoms will integrate its web-based ACE e-Manifest solution with Headwater’s Freight Logix Transportation Management System (TMS), which is utilized by major North American highway carriers.
According to Headwater Vice President Mel Mills, by leveraging MSR’s 25 years of experience as a leading trade compliance solutions provider, the partnership will allow Headwater to meet the customs compliance needs of its current and future TMS carrier clients. Headwater’s Freight Logix TMS customers move thousands of shipments a day to the U.S. by highway.
Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) rules make it mandatory for highway carriers to submit shipment information to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ahead of their arrival at the border. Failure to comply will result in a fine of up to $10,000 per violation and in the truck being turned back at the U.S. border.
“Currently, our applications support our clients’ entire operations and finance requirements” said Mills, “Utilizing MSR eCustoms technology will now allow them to comply with ACE requirements with a simple ‘click of a button,’ with no further manual input of data required by the Dispatcher.”
MSR eCustoms President and CEO Rajiv Manucha noted that the partnership leverages the strengths of both companies.
“We share the common goal of enabling clients to automate processes through the deployment of technology,” Manucha said. “Our ACE e-Manifest solution will be utilized by Headwater’s Freight Logix clients through a full integration with their TMS solution, giving them the real-time electronic environment they need to maintain a high level of compliance.”
The Automated Commercial Environment, which began deployment in 2005, gives both CBP and the carrier community the tools and technology to ensure a secure supply-chain for cross-border shipments. ACE will give cross border highway carriers the ability to file and manage an advance electronic manifest, which will support the legislative requirements of the Trade Act of 2002.
About Headwater Technology Solutions Inc.
Headwater Technology Solutions Inc. is a global Supply Chain Execution (SCE) company focused on the 3PL WMS, TMS and LLP markets, supporting the flow of goods and information from the point of origin to consumption. Headwater’s SmartEnterprise 3PL/LLP/corporate logistics and Freight Logix TMS transportation solutions enable seamless supply chain planning and execution that leads to smarter and more profitable management of goods as they move through the supply chain. Headwater maintains corporate headquarters in the Toronto suburb of Markham with regional offices in Oakville and Atlanta, marketing its services and solutions internationally. For more information, visit www.headwaterinc.com.
About MSR eCustoms
MSR eCustoms has been delivering automated and integrated international trade solutions for over 25 years, with a focus on technology that helps manage country-specific trade regulations, customs compliance, tariff management and import/export documentation. In addition, MSR eCustoms offers brokerage services and other customs consulting services, including support for managing domestic and international customs processes. For more information about eCustoms and its compliance solutions, visit www.ecustoms.com.
Contacts:
Headwater Technology Solutions Inc.
866 306 0999
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January 20, 2006
Moveable Cubicle Sets Sights on Sales - Opens Intermodal Equipment Sales Division
Moveable Cubicle is pleased to announce the creation of an intermodal equipment sales division, servicing both the Americas and Canada. The new sales department will be led by Wendy Jardine, Director of Equipment Sales, who will oversee a coast-to-coast regional sales team with over 40 years of collective experience in the container industry. Ms. Jardine’s goal is to form a dynamic wholesale network and centralized market for maritime equipment solutions, which she says, “will greatly complement Moveable Cubicle’s current focus on increasing retail sales”.
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) January 20, 2006 – Moveable Cubicle is pleased to announce the creation of an intermodal equipment sales division, servicing both the Americas and Canada. The new sales department will be led by Wendy Jardine, Director of Equipment Sales, who will oversee a coast-to-coast regional sales team with over 40 years of collective experience in the container industry. Ms. Jardine’s goal is to form a dynamic wholesale network and centralized market for maritime equipment solutions, which she says, “will greatly complement Moveable Cubicle’s current focus on increasing retail sales”.
Joining Ms. Jardine is Eastern Regional Sales Manager - Gregg Combos, Central Regional Sales Manager - Jeff DePriest and Western Regional Sales Manager - Julie Greenwood. Ms. Jardine is “excited about the creative synergies generated by integrating with Moveable Cubicle”, a portable storage leasing company, headquartered in Raleigh, NC and with a newly established corporate office in San Clemente, CA. She is confident that Moveable Cubicle will “quickly dominate the intermodal marketplace”, securing their position as “the nation’s leader in equipment sales, as well as portable storage”.
Since 2000, Moveable Cubicle been recycling, refurbishing, and restoring retired shipping containers and leasing them as high quality 20’ and 40’ onsite storage units in the profitable portable storage industry. Their containers provide temporary storage for a variety of customers, including: national retail chains, construction companies, manufacturers, hotels, hospitals, small business, schools and individual users.
In addition to being environmentally conscientious, Moveable Cubicle is a socially compassionate company. They are committed to giving 10% of their net profits back to charitable organizations supporting children around the world.
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B-TEK Clydesdale Floor Scale Series Offers a Combination of Welded Weighbridge and High Performance Load Cells Designed for Heavy Industrial Use
The B-TEK Clydesdale floor scale series offers a combination of welded weighbridge fabrication and high performance load cells designed for heavy industrial use. NTEP sizes are available from 2' x 2' through 8' x 10'. B-TEK has a reputation for producing the toughest scales on the market at an affordable price.
Sanford,NC(PRWEB)January, 20 2006 -- GOSCALES.com introduces to you the Clydesdale heavy duty floor scale. This scale is manufactured by B-Tek. B-Tek takes pride in manufacturing a complete line of truck scales, rail scales, and floor scales, as well as other industrial scales and weighing equipment. They manufacture top quality scales at competitive prices. B-TEK has a reputation for producing the toughest scales on the market at an affordable price and the Clydesdale is no exception.
The B-TEK Clydesdale floor scale series offers a combination of welded weighbridge fabrication and high performance load cells designed for heavy industrial use. NTEP sizes are available from 2' x 2' through 8' x 10'. Custom sizes and capacities are available upon request.
Features and Specifications of the Clydesdale include: Standard platform sizes are available ranging from 2' x 2' through 8' x 10', Standard capacities are available from 2,500 lbs. through 20,000 lbs., 100% end and side loading allows for weighing concentrated loads, Formed channel weighbridge design for maximum durability, B-TEK 1/2" x 2-1/2" stainless steel adjustable load cell feet, 1/4" diamond safety plate deck (3/8" on larger platform sizes and capacities), Nominal height of 4-3/8" for scales up to 5,000# capacity while 10K&20K have Nominal height of 5-3/8", Unitized construction allows for portability, High-performance cross-linked epoxy coating is standard.
All scales are available in stainless, USDA accepted design available upon request, Factory Mutual (FM) Systems are available, NTEP C of C #94-092
For more information:
http://platform-floor-scale.goscales.com/B-Tek-Clydesdale.htm
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OH Logistics Hires Director of Human Resources: Andrew Tidwell to Help Support Growth Strategy for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently hired Andrew Tidwell to serve as director of human resources for the company.
Nashville, TN (PRWEB) January 20, 2006 -- Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, www.ohlogistics.com) recently hired Andrew Tidwell to serve as director of human resources for the company. This is a new position within the supply chain management company.
Prior to joining OH Logistics, Andrew was director of human resources for Kenworth of Tennessee. He previously worked with automotive manufacturing suppliers, served as an HR Generalist for Vanderbilt University, and created a human resources department for Taylor Farms Tennessee and Georgia.
“Bringing Andrew on board gives us another valuable link and stronger competencies towards our aggressive growth strategies,” said Dave Gordon, executive vice president of business development. “Creating a great place to work for our more than 3,000 associates will allow us to provide enhanced services to our clients.”
“We are delighted to have Andrew on the team,” commented Nada Latto, senior vice president of human resources for OH Logistics. “We believe his experience and skill set will enable us to attract and retain the best people for our company.”
“The most compelling reason to come to work at OH Logistics is the vast opportunity within the company,” said Andrew. “I am excited to have an influence on the decisions that will help OH Logistics reach its goals and to ensure that the company understands and utilizes the value of its people.”
Andrew earned a BBA and MBA from Middle Tennessee State University. He is trained as a Rule 31 Mediator for Supreme Court Listing in Tennessee, and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
About OH Logistics:
(www.ohlogistics.com) Based in Tennessee, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics is one of the nation’s largest privately held 3PLs, serving Fortune 1500 companies with strategically-placed, multi-client warehouse campuses as well as numerous dedicated facilities. The company serves the food service consolidation, industrial, electronic & high tech, pharmaceutical & medical, health and beauty, and consumer products industries. OH Logistics provides services including fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, service parts management, return logistics, cross-docking and pool distribution. The company operates over 20 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, offers complete transportation management of parcel, LTL and TL shipments, and employs over 3,000.
OH Logistics can be reached at (877) 401-6400 or on the web at www.ohlogistics.com.
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January 19, 2006
Oil, War and Political Intelligence
Geopolitical Intelligence from the ComLinks team ensures energy companies get the latest briefings from Washington, DC and around the world. Speakers and Intelligence Analysts available to advise and brief companies and for conferences.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 19th, 2006 -- Energy Companies and investors are turning to the ComLinks team for GeoPolitical Intelligence to warn of breaking political, business and investment risks. As relations between the United States and Oil producing countries become strained and unstable they need to plug into the “Back Channel Whispers” inside the Beltway and ensure better warning of upcoming political intentions and decisions. Thousands of lives, and billions of dollars ride on this often unreported political process, and it’s consequences.
Alan Simpson, President of Communication Links, Inc. has assembled an experienced international team to develop the best in Political Intelligence from decision makers, mediators, and local influencers around the world. “The key to decision making is the people in power, and what they are thinking and planning.” he explains. “We talk to people in or close to the local decision making loop, not wait to harvest published articles from afar. By the time it’s gone through the editorial process that intelligence is opinionated history. Executives should be asking how old, and how sanitized is the information they are using.”
The real valuable, and time sensitive pointers come from personal contacts, interviews and lots of follow up telephone calls. Energy is seen as the most critical area, and least understood sector of political intelligence, especially as hostility to the United States, and widespread political unrest is threatening many of the major oil and gas producing areas. The simplistic view is that the US should not deal with these countries, or listen to these political groups, but to follow that course would starve the United States of Oil and Gas. Oil companies have to work with, or around these political entities, and protect their personnel and investments. Suppliers need to monitor the process and identify opportunities. Above all they need to know the intentions of politicians in Washington as regards sanctions, tariffs, legislation and military intentions.
Besides providing the “Before it’s News” service to energy companies, suppliers, developers and investors the team are hitting the road advising and helping companies develop their own internal competitive and political intelligence operations. They are briefing key executives and providing companies with an insight into the volatile geopolitical world, an insight devoid of political and lobbyists spin. Without the clear insight into the hidden political process in Washington, as well as into the thoughts and intentions of leaders, and political groups in capitals around the world executive decisions are made in a vacuum.
Speakers and experienced Intelligence Analysts are available to speak at conferences, and as guests on radio and television.
For further information visit: http://www.ComLinks.com
“If you are reading about it in the Wall Street Journal, you are reading about what has happened, not what will happen.” (The Hill, February 15, 2005)
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January 18, 2006
RailCrewXpress Selects MobileDataforce as Part of Team Delivering Mobile Computing Solution for Transport Fleet
RailCrewXpress will be using MobileDataforce’s PointSync® enterprise mobile software installed on Psion Teklogix’ Workabout Pro S device to capture and synch data back to RailCrewXpress’ main dispatch operations located in Canada.
Boise, Idaho – January 18, 2006 – MobileDataforce, the leading provider of Rapid Application Development Solutions for Mobile Environments (RADS-ME), is pleased to announce that RailCrewXpress, an industry leader in the transport of rail crew staff, has selected a mobile computing solution developed jointly by MobileDataforce, Psion Teklogix, and Wireless Matrix for its fleet of transport vehicles in the U.S. The new rugged system enables RailCrewXpress to record the location and transportation activity of the company’s vehicle fleet in real-time.
RailCrewXpress handles the majority of the U.S. Class 1 railway crew transportation needs, including crew pick ups, transport to trains, shuttling crew to hotels for overnight stays and in-yard crew transport. With its new mobile computing solution, RailCrewXpress has complete visibility into the cargo and location of its fleet at all times.
“The railway industry has strict contract penalties with their suppliers so it is critical we guarantee to our customers that their rail crews will always arrive on time,” said Scott Boyes, president and CEO, RailCrewXpress. “The new mobile computing solution will give us the up-to-minute location information and improved fleet tracking accuracy needed to provide the best service available.”
RailCrewXpress will be using MobileDataforce’s PointSync® enterprise mobile software installed on Psion Teklogix’ Workabout Pro S device to capture and synch data back to RailCrewXpress’ main dispatch operations located in Canada. In addition, each vehicle is mounted with a Mobile Base Station (MBS) from Wireless Matrix and includes the Bandwidth Steering™ software. This system allows users to communicate via multiple networks and methods, including terrestrial GPRS, satellite, and wireless LAN via 802.11b and GPS tracking.
PointSync for Windows CE.NET is a complete system for building and deploying advanced mobile applications on industrial grade mobile devices. With PointSync, organizations can create turnkey, customized mobile applications for field data collection, bar code reading, RFID and much more.
“We are thrilled to have helped bring such an innovative mobile computing solution to market,” said Roger Newby, Vice President, Business Development, MobileDataforce. “We took advantage of the combined expertise of Psion Teklogix and Wireless Matrix during this venture, and we look forward to helping RailCrewXpress realize the benefits of this new solution.”
The implementation of this joint solution is currently in progress, and it is expected to be completed in early 2006.
About MobileDataforce
MobileDataforce is a global leader in the development of high performance software solutions for use on mobile handheld computers. Privately held, MobileDataforce was founded in 2000 and its software solutions are sold worldwide through direct and Value Added Reseller (VAR) channels. MobileDataforce’s software solutions are primarily targeted for the “hardhat” industries including engineering, utilities, facilities management, heavy construction, and inspection services. For more information, please visit our website at www.mobiledataforce.com.
Media Contact:
Kevin Doel
TalonPR, Inc.
Office 785-273-9660
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Enterprise Logix, LLC Announces Introduction of Logix/Great Plains Interface
Enterprise Logix, LLC has implemented what is believed to be the world’s first real-time, seamless interface between a full featured ERP application and Microsoft Great Plains Accounting.
Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -- Enterprise Logix, LLC announces introduction of Logix/Great Plains interface.
Enterprise Logix, LLC has implemented what is believed to be the world’s first real-time, seamless interface between a full featured ERP application and Microsoft Great Plains Accounting. The solution has been in use for six months at GlobeCast NA headquarters in Miami, FL.
The Logix/Great Plains interface provides seamless transaction processing between all supply chain and logistics transactions within Logix and the sales, purchasing, and general ledger modules within Great Plains.
*The Challenge*
GlobeCast NA provides scheduled broadcast services to corporate customers who need to push video communications to geographically dispersed employees and agents. They also provide the installation and maintenance of remote receiving hardware and provide event broadcasts via satellite.
GlobeCast faced the challenges of tracking inventory, in-house and in the field, dispatching third-party field service technicians and tracking their activities, scheduling and performing multiple broadcasts simultaneously, and at the end of the process, managing vendor invoices and invoicing their own customers. These challenges were compounded by their use of multiple databases of information that were not linked, resulting in significant manual and redundant transaction processing.
*The Solution*
GlobeCast turned to Enterprise Logix to implement the Logix ERP solution. GlobeCast also contracted with a Great Plains VAR (Value Added Reseller) to implement Great Plains Accounting.
The Logix implementation went live March 15, 2005, meeting the promised implementation schedule. Because of the exemplary performance in the implementation of Logix, Enterprise Logix was subsequently selected over the Great Plains VAR to develop and implement the interface between Logix and Great Plains.
The Logix/Great Plains interface automatically transfers all sales order, purchase order, and inventory transactions from Logix to Great Plains. Customer invoices, credit memos, purchase vouchers, and journal entries recording all purchase variances and inventory transactions are automatically created in Great Plains for review prior to posting.
From start to finish, the interface was designed, developed, tested, and implemented in less than 90 days.
Tom Reiss, Senior Vice President of GlobeCast NA, had this to say about Enterprise Logix’ performance -
“Please allow me to extend a heartfelt appreciation for implementing Enterprise Logix’ systems at GlobeCast. Your enthusiasm and ability to motivate people has resulted in a significant increase in our productivity and our customers’ satisfaction. We want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of service your company provides and we sincerely appreciate your responsiveness and the way you conduct business. We look forward to doing business with you for years to come.”
About Enterprise Logix
Enterprise Logix provides best-in-class ERP solutions to small and mid-size manufacturing, distribution, and service management companies. Enterprise Logix intends to revolutionize the ERP market through an unrivaled combination of price, functionality, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Contact:
Frank Hamelly, Director of Sales & Marketing
Enterprise Logix LLC
321-726-9210
www.enterpriselogix.com
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Headwater Acquires REALDiSPATCH Intellectual Property
REALDiSPATCH automates the in-field management of trip plans, stop assignments, load metrics, delivery progress, GPS tracking, Engine Control Module (ECM) readings, hours of service (HOS) logging, and driver timesheet data, synchronizing this information in real time with Headwater’s Freight Logix system. Sophisticated wireless dispatch solution expands TMS product portfolio
MARKHAM, Ontario (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -– Headwater Technology Solutions Inc., has acquired the intellectual property rights to REALDiSPATCH, an advanced yet simple-to-use mobile resource management solution designed for freight carriers and service/utility fleets, from developer Ferko Liblik Inc. and investor Canada Cartage System Limited, collaborators in the development of REALDiSPATCH. Terms were not disclosed.
According to Headwater Vice President Mel Mills, the field-deployed REALDiSPATCH solution is a highly integrated complement to Headwater’s Freight Logix system, a full-cycle Transportation Management System (TMS) used by Canada Cartage and many other freight carriers across North America. REALDiSPATCH automates the in-field management of trip plans, stop assignments, load metrics, delivery progress, GPS tracking, Engine Control Module (ECM) readings, hours of service (HOS) logging, and driver timesheet data, synchronizing this information in real time with Headwater’s Freight Logix system. The technology may also be offered in a standalone “light” mode as a GPS tracking, messaging, and ECM logging system only.
The technology currently operates on RIM BlackBerry devices, Motorola Mike/IDEN units, and it will be released for a number of ruggedized Windows-based and in-cab devices starting in Q2, 2006. REALDiSPATCH can be deployed on any of the major digital networks including IDEN, 1X, and GPRS, and Headwater expects to engage licensing and partnership arrangements with industry providers to support satellite and rural/analog cellular devices by early Q3.
“REALDiSPATCH is an important strategic addition to our suite of products and services, and significantly differentiates us in the TMS marketplace,” said Headwater President and CEO Markus Luft. “This is a customer-driven solution designed from day one to enhance the value of our existing Freight Logix technology. Unlike similar recent acquisitions in the TMS industry, there are no up-front integration, alignment, or re-write costs for Headwater. We will immediately produce accretive recurring-revenue sales by offering increased value and function to new and existing Freight Logix customers at a remarkably competitive price.”
"REALDiSPATCH delivers automation efficiencies to every step of the fulfillment process, from load and trip planning right through to charges and driver earnings calculations,” said Headwater Vice President Mel Mills. “Customers can expect significant operational returns from a combined Freight Logix/REALDiSPATCH deployment, with in-field options to suit a variety of situations.”
“Our vision and our commitment to our customers demand continuous investment and innovation in our methods of service delivery,” said Canada Cartage President Jeff Lindsay. “Our investment in REALDiSPATCH and this subsequent transaction validate this commitment and direction. The logical next step was to place the technology with an experienced transportation/technology group like Headwater, who can operate, support, and continue to advance the solution.”
Headwater will immediately begin marketing the product to new and existing freight transportation customers, Mills said. Ferko Liblik will continue to work with Headwater on all elements of the solution. Canada Cartage has signed on as REALDiSPATCH customer number one and will require all mobile data and tracking solutions it deploys from any vendor to support the technology, whether handset-based, freight-based, portable, or asset-mounted.
“There have been two long-standing barriers to wireless solution acceptance in transportation” said Ferko Liblik president Dathan Liblik. “They are the disproportionate compromise between features given price/commitment, and an impractical expectation to correlate live data between loosely-integrated tracking and freight systems. As a result, customers aren’t confident that promised returns will be realized in practice, and that makes a typical 5-year contract a risky proposition. REALDiSPATCH addresses these concerns through support for both general and specialized hardware platforms and through complete and centralized Freight Logix feature integration. REALDiSPATCH shows great promise to unlock this significant revenue market.”
According to Lindsay, Canada Cartage has reviewed, tested and in some cases deployed leading 3rd-party telematics and asset monitoring solutions over the past 10 years.
“Each has been strong in its own domain but the trade-offs have been very challenging, particularly because like many freight carriers we operate a diversified and demanding business,” he said. “REALDiSPATCH addresses this dilemma: the technology designs were driven by transportation process, not the other way around, and full integration to Freight Logix means we go to a single source for the complete picture. That’s effective operational management worth paying for.”
About Headwater Technology Solutions Inc.
Headwater Technology Solutions Inc. is a global Supply Chain Execution (SCE) company focused on the 3PL WMS, TMS and LLP markets that support the flow of goods and information from the point of origin to consumption. Headwater provides logistics management consulting and solutions, transportation management solutions, and an array of IT consulting and implementation services. Headwater’s SmartEnterprise 2 and Freight Logix 3PL/LLP/corporate logistics and transportation solutions enable seamless supply chain planning and execution that leads to smarter and more profitable management of goods as they move through the supply chain. Headwater maintains corporate headquarters in the Toronto suburb of Markham with regional offices in Oakville and Atlanta, and markets its services and solutions internationally.
About Canada Cartage System Limited
Founded in 1914, Canada Cartage provides a full array of transportation services, from cross-Canada and U.S. truckload and LTL shipments to customer-based dedicated fleet outsourcing. The company operates terminals in Toronto, Oshawa, Brampton, Montreal and London, and employs a fleet of over 1,600 trucks and trailers. Canada Cartage’s customers include some of the most recognized retailer brands in North America and many have been customers for over half a century.
About Ferko Liblik Inc.
Based in Ajax, just east of Toronto, Canada, Ferko Liblik provides project management, systems architecture, development, mobilization and integration consulting services to Canadian and US industry leaders in transportation and finance. Ferko Liblik is a RIM ISV Alliance Partner and a Microsoft Registered Partner.
Contacts:
Headwater Technology Solutions Inc.
866 306 0999
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Online Grocer, Fresh Direct, Partners with Automation Associates to Improve Operations Efficiency through Simulation
Automation Associates, Inc. (AAI), a leading provider of simulation solutions for the global supply chain, announced today that Fresh Direct, LLC, has selected AAI’s simulation modeling software and services to help build and improve operations efficiency within its 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Long Island City, New York. Fresh Direct will utilize simulation modeling to analyze and update its order fulfillment system.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 –- Automation Associates, Inc. (AAI), a leading provider of simulation solutions for the global supply chain, announced today that Fresh Direct, LLC, has selected AAI’s simulation modeling software and services to help build and improve operations efficiency within its 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Long Island City, New York. Fresh Direct will utilize simulation modeling to analyze and update its order fulfillment system.
In the online grocery business, effective facility planning is critical in the storage and distribution of a wide variety of fresh and stocked foods. Efficiency levels in refrigeration and dry storage, food preparation, packing and delivery influence capital expense decisions and staffing plans, affecting bottom-line profitability. Fresh Direct originally employed AAI in 2000 to develop a detailed simulation model of order picking, processing, packing and shipping systems and equipment to validate its facility and operations model, enabling Fresh Direct to present a “proven” concept to potential investors and acquire initial funding prior to launching operations. Due to this earlier success with simulation, Fresh Direct has again partnered with AAI to update the facility model and evaluate and improve operations; the new model will test the validity of several proposals to upgrade equipment and processes, as well as increased throughput capability.
“It made sense for us to turn to a proven technique after experiencing first-hand the benefits of simulation when building a streamlined operations facility,” explained Jason Ackerman, vice chairman and chief financial officer of Fresh Direct. “We have since made simulation an essential part of our planning process, and we’re confident that AAI’s expertise will help us get to our current goal of predictable expansion requirements.”
AAI’s current project enables Fresh Direct to determine ultimate capacity of its current facility and establish metrics that will signal need for a second location. With its simulation software, AAI will assist Fresh Direct with detailed performance analysis for the facility design, including all internal product movement, sortation, packing and shipping equipment and activities.
“By continuously working with a client, AAI can create a fluid model and adjust it for the client’s operational changes and growth. Fresh Direct clearly appreciates this value and relies on simulation modeling and analysis as a strategic operations planning tool,” remarked Randall Gibson, president and founder of AAI. “With our latest modeling efforts, Fresh Direct will be able to determine specific facility upgrades that can double the total daily order volume.”
To learn more about AAI’s simulation software, visit http://www.AutomationAssociates.net/practice_areas.asp
About FreshDirect, LLC-
Fresh Direct is a privately held online fresh food and grocery company providing food delivery service to thousands of customers in New York City. Fresh Direct offers over 5,000 products in over a thousand categories. Fresh operates a single, 300,000-square-foot facility in Long Island City, just outside of NYC, and employs about 1000 butchers, bakers, produce pickers, packers and other food service workers who prepare custom meals. Visit http://www.freshdirect.com or call 866-283-7374.
About Automation Associates, Inc.-
Automation Associates, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TranSystems Corporation, is the leader in applying simulation-based analysis tools to help clients solve complex problems in the most critical components of the global supply chain: production, distribution, transportation and point-of-service. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has served more than 500 clients over the past 17 years in a variety of markets, including healthcare, manufactured goods, postal & packaging handling, restaurant operations and transportation. For more information, please visit http://www.AutomationAssociates.net or call (888) 481-6050.
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January 16, 2006
On Line Freight Broker Training Classes
Transportation & Trucking will be the fastest growing business for the next 10 or 15 years. Everything that we use daily gets to us on a truck. Be part of this growing business. You can work this business in your home office until you grow to a point that you need an office away from home. There is no better way to make a living than helping others get their freight to final destination. "Anything you really want you can attain it, if you really go after it.” -- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
(PRWEB) January 16, 2006 -- Mary Williams, CEO of Trans Logistic has put together an online training course for Freight Broker and Agents. The site is designed as a classroom type setting. Students will be able to ask questions via discussion board and they will get a reply and training vignettes on their particle subject.
All new for 2006
You are about to unleash your ultimate income Potential Online training Class now available to you. Work at your own Leisure and Learn the Business from the experts. Other similar courses sell for over $2500.00; but we are offering it to The first 50 People for ONLY $550.00.
Don't Miss out.
“Do the thing and you will have the thing. Don’t do the Thing and you will not have the thing.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
For More information and to sign up for the classes go to:
one of the websites and site up immediately. You may purchase your operations manual from either site and sign up for the course. Be one of the 1st 50 to sign up for $550.00. This is for a limited time only.
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Enterprise Logix Introduces Revolutionary Pricing Structure for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
One of the more frustrating experiences customers encounter when reviewing ERP software for purchase is getting to a quick, easy-to-understand, bottom-line price. “At Enterprise Logix, we asked ourselves ‘Why?’ Why can’t ERP software be priced in a simple, easy-to-determine format that anyone can understand and calculate in a matter of seconds?”
Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) January 16, 2006 -- One of the more frustrating experiences customers encounter when reviewing ERP software for purchase is getting to a quick, easy-to-understand, bottom-line price. For decades, ERP software pricing has been as difficult to decode as deciphering messages encrypted by the CIA.
Frank Hamelly, Director of Sales and Marketing, says, “At Enterprise Logix, we asked ourselves ‘Why?’ Why can’t ERP software be priced in a simple, easy-to-determine format that anyone can understand and calculate in a matter of seconds?”
The answer was – It can. And Enterprise Logix has done just that.
Why did Enterprise Logix do it? Very simply – they decided it was the fair and equitable way to price their products. After years spent on the other side of the negotiating table with ERP providers, Enterprise Logix’ principals decided to do business differently - to the benefit of their customers.
Pricing Mystified
There are several elements that make up the typical ERP system quote –
- The software license fee
- The per-module license fee
- The per-module per-seat license fee
- The per-user license fee
- 3rd party add-on license fee(s)
- The annual maintenance fee
- 3rd party add-on annual maintenance fee(s)
- Technical support fee
- 3rd party add-on technical support fee(s)
- Etc, etc . . .
You get the picture. Pricing can be a challenge even for the provider because a substantial amount of information about the customer’s operation is needed to really understand what modules and 3rd party add-on software they should quote. Getting an accurate quote before extensive discussion with the vendor or Value Added Reseller (VAR) is quite difficult. And dealing with a VAR complicates matters even further because it adds another layer of complexity in the negotiation process.
In many cases the customer is sold more application than necessary because defining the true functional requirements is difficult prior to the Business Process Review stage, which comes after the software purchase. Is it any wonder many ERP systems are never fully implemented or utilized and that customers find the whole experience less than gratifying? Does the customer ever get credit back for unused/unneeded modules?
Pricing Simplified
Enterprise Logix has simplified the pricing issue by offering:
- Flat-rate software pricing. No per-module pricing, no per-seat fees. ALL functionality provided for unlimited users at one low price. No surprises.
- Flat-rate annual maintenance pricing, unlimited technical support for one low price. Again, no surprises.
- Comprehensive functionality with no 3rd party add-ons necessary.
- No dealing with Value Added Resellers.
Let’s hit each of these points in more detail.
Flat-rate software pricing with no per-module or user fees eliminates the need for precise functional requirements definition prior to getting a price quote. That’s because the customer doesn’t have to pick and choose functionality. ALL functionality is included in Logix’ price, as is access for unlimited users. A customer can purchase the entire Logix ERP solution and grow into it as needed, with no penalty, ever. The vast majority of ERP providers charge additional license fees for more functionality and additional users.
Enterprise Logix makes pricing simple and straightforward. They even publish Logix’ pricing on their website www.enterpriselogix.com/pricing.aspx.
Flat-rate annual maintenance pricing with unlimited technical support. Most providers charge annual maintenance fees as a percentage of their LIST price for license fees. Even if a discount is negotiated for the license fees, annual maintenance is still based on the list price. Varying levels of technical support are typically available with pricing based on the level of support chosen.
Logix’ annual maintenance includes unlimited technical support. Simple. No surprises. No penalties for getting the help you need, when you need it.
No need for 3rd party add-on software. Logix includes all the functionality a typical small to medium-size business needs - from A to Z - and all the acronyms in between. PLM, ECO, CRM, SCM, MRP, CRP, SFC, RMA, SPC, QC/QA, BI, and so on. Even barcoding is included.
No dealing with VARs. Enterprise Logix sells only direct to customers. Their customers deal with people who know the software inside and out and have decades of experience in manufacturing and distribution. The added value that accrues from a deep understanding of a customer’s needs and real world experience just cannot be duplicated by most VARs. Also, dealing directly with the provider means customers get answers to their technical questions quickly, in 99% of the cases the same day.
Enterprise Logix’ desire is to truly revolutionize the way the ERP market prices their products and services and to take the mystery out of how those prices are calculated.
To learn more about Enterprise Logix and their solutions, visit www.enterpriselogix.com or call 321-726-9210.
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LTCquickbid.com to be Used by Healthsouth for Their Transportation Needs
LTCquickbid.com, a free web application for shippers to receive online bids for their transportation needs, has begun listing outbound and inbound transportation needs for HEALTHSOUTH Corporation. These loads are available for bid by qualified carriers. Transportation needs include padded van services, High Value Product delivery and Office and Industrial relocations.
Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) January 15, 2006 -- IBP Corporation, Inc. announced that LTCquickbid.com has been selected by HEALTHSOUTH Corporation to fulfill their transportation needs with regards to posting available loads and requirements on the internet for bid submission by LTCquickbid.com’s membership of carriers. It is expected that use of the LTCQuickbid.com system will create significant savings over the previous years transportation methods. Savings have already been realized on the first 10 loads posted to www.LTCquickbid.com with the average saving over previous methods in excess of 200.00 per load.
LTCquickbid.com is an online, automated freight brokerage system that is provided at no cost to the shippers. Additionally, the Carrier Membership receives the added benefit of dealing directly with the shipper. This represents a significant departure from other load boards that specialize in carrier-to-carrier transaction. Other load boards do not provide the opportunity for the carrier to develop the long-term relationship with the shipper. On WWW.LTCquickbid.com, the carrier actually interacts directly with the shipper and invoices the shipper directly providing the opportunity to develop long-term relationships. The Shipper also benefits by being able to enter the transportation needs one time and receiving multiple bids to select from. Each bid includes the carrier’s quality rating that is generated from Shipper completed surveys. Additionally, www.LTCquickbid.com provides for blind bidding, ensuring that the price and quality are the deciding factors not name recognition. This allows the smaller carrier to compete on the same field as the larger carriers. Other tools that WWW.LTCquickbid.com provides include: Executive dashboard that shows current status of the transportation; Reporting features that include quality ratings and invoice amounts and various other reports and notification settings.
Mr. Dave Dobbins, COO of IBP Corporation Inc. Owner of www.LTCQuickbid.com provided some interesting insight as to remarks from the current users. “Users have stated in several emails that the ease of use is a marked difference from when the shipper would have to contact various transportation companies for bids” Dave Dobbins has been in the logistics industry for the last twenty plus years and has applied his in-depth knowledge of the logistics industry to the foundational principals of WWW.LTCQuickbid.com. His input has provided several enhancements that you do not see in any of the load boards or in the use of brokers. The emphasis on efficiency for both the shipper and the carrier is evident through out the application. Such items as automated notification of new loads and status changes to the executive dashboard demonstrate his uncanny ability to think on both sides of the transaction.
Mr. Dobbins can be reached at 205-807-6064 and is always willing to speak with the carriers to show them how the system will save them significant time and resources. Shippers can contact IBP Corporation Inc at 205-823-4015 to find a local representative that can assist them with Joining WWW.LTCquickbid.com and reaping the rewards that are offered by the use of this application.
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Value Metrics Extend Lean Thinking into the Demand Chain
Lean Thinking has been all about eliminating waste in the production of products or services – until now. Recent studies using the metrics of customer value now reveal that many value-adding activities extend beyond production and reside in the distribution of those products and services.
State College, PA (PRWEB) January 14, 2006 -- Lean Thinking has been all about eliminating waste in the production of products or services – until now. Recent studies using the metrics of customer value now reveal that many value-adding activities extend beyond production and reside in the distribution of those products and services. Based on research across both manufacturing and services industries, a new publication from ASQ’s Quality Press, Value-Driven Channel Strategy: Extending the Lean Approach, reveals that Lean initiatives take on a much more strategic quality when extended into channels of distribution, and when driven by the voice of the customer. Nominated for the prestigious Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing, Value-Driven Channel Strategy extends the tools of Lean beyond the supply chain and into the demand chain.
Lean Thinking has been all about eliminating waste in the production of products or services – until now. Recent studies using the metrics of customer value now reveal that many value-adding activities extend beyond production and reside in the distribution of those products and services.
State College, PA (PRWEB) January 14, 2006 -- Lean Thinking has been all about eliminating waste in the production of products or services – until now. Recent studies using the metrics of customer value now reveal that many value-adding activities extend beyond production and reside in the distribution of those products and services. Based on research across both manufacturing and services industries, a new publication from ASQ’s Quality Press, Value-Driven Channel Strategy: Extending the Lean Approach, reveals that Lean initiatives take on a much more strategic quality when extended into channels of distribution, and when driven by the voice of the customer. Nominated for the prestigious Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing, Value-Driven Channel Strategy extends the tools of Lean beyond the supply chain and into the demand chain.
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January 13, 2006
Smart Move Expands Operations, Service Now Available to the 40 Largest Metropolitan Areas in the USA
Smart Move has added key, strategic metropolitan areas. Smart Move’s coverage and reach will now include most of the major population areas in the continental United States.
Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 13, 2006 -- A Smart Move L.L.C. (www.gosmartmove.com), a moving and storage company has added key, strategic metropolitan areas. Smart Move’s coverage and reach will now include most of the major population areas in the continental United States. The new cities include, Nashville, TN, Columbus, OH, Cleveland, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, Indianapolis, IN, Salt Lake City UT, Tucson AZ, Jacksonville FL, Richmond, VA, and the entire state of Connecticut.
Smart Move customers now enjoy service to the 40 largest greater metro areas in the country, including NYC, Boston, LA, Chicago, and DFW. Logistics are provided by Smart Move’s freight partner Overnite Transportation, a UPS company. “Unlike old, traditional moving methods, Smart Move can deliver customers household goods across the country in less than a week, guaranteed, regardless of the size of the shippers move”, said Chris Sapyta, president of Smart Move. We are very excited with the acceptance of our solution and customers’ demands for a new way of moving, this will drive us to expand our service geography to the top 100 metro areas in the USA by the end of 2006”.
Smart Move delivers goods in containers called Smart Vaults™. Smart Move containers are state-of-the-art designed HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) containers, called the Smart Vault™. Each vault can hold up to 2500 lbs. or 262 cubic feet of loading space, an average 2300 sq foot home can be moved in 5 Smart Vaults. Each vault is equipped with a smart GPS unit, which allows Smart Move to track the container precisely, anywhere in the world. Once the Smart Vault™ containers are loaded, the customer places “their lock” on the container. When Smart Move picks up the full container, a security seal is also placed on the container. The move is tracked with both barcode and GPS tracking technology. The customers’ goods are safe, never lost, and delivered with their lock and our security seal in place, every time.
•GPS secure, locked containers
•Ground level loading
•Ultra strong, weather-resistant containers
•Truck rental alternative
•Full Service and Self Service moves
•Time flexibility, the mover can take their time loading and unloading
•Low-cost Storage if needed
•Accurate fixed quotes, the quote received is the price paid
•Lower Cost
For more information, go to (www.gosmartmove.com).
A Smart Move L.L.C.
5350 S. Roslyn St. Suite 380
Greenwood, Village, CO 80111
Contact Information:
Steve Fay, Marketing Manager
800-963-0204 Ext. 9561
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OH Logistics Names Benefit Consulting Alliance Supplier Partner of the Year: 3PL Recognizes Group for Outstanding Service
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics, ohlogistics.com) honored Benefit Consulting Alliance, LLC with its first annual Supplier Partner of the Year Award for service in 2005. The two companies have worked together since 2003.
NASHVILLE, TN (PRWEB) January 13, 2006 -- A plaque was presented to Wayne Emery and John Maple, partners with Benefit Consulting Alliance, which stated in part that the award was “in recognition of outstanding customer service, attention to detail and value provided to OH Logistics and our associates.” Wayne commented, “We are proud of this award. We enjoy working with OH Logistics and their associates and it is an honor to be recognized as the best supplier for 2005.”
“We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Benefit Consulting Alliance,” said Nada Latto, senior vice president of human resources for OH Logistics. “Wayne and his team have grown with us over the years. We have an aggressive growth strategy for 2006 so keeping our existing employees happy and having a great benefits offering to recruit new employees is very important to OH Logistics' success.”
About OH Logistics (www.ohlogistics.com)
Based in Tennessee, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics is one of the nation's largest privately held 3PLs, serving Fortune 1500 companies with strategically-placed, multi-client warehouse campuses as well as numerous dedicated facilities. The company serves the food service consolidation, industrial, electronic & high tech, pharmaceutical & medical, health and beauty, and consumer products industries. OH Logistics provides services including fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, service parts management, return logistics, cross-docking and pool distribution. The company operates over 20 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, offers complete transportation management of parcel, LTL and TL shipments, and employs over 3000.
OH Logistics can be reached at (877) 401-6400 or on the web at www.ohlogistics.com.
About Benefit Consulting Alliance, LLC (www.cbenefitservices.com)
Benefit Consulting Alliance, LLC was formed in April 2001 in Brentwood, Tennessee. The company provides employee benefit consulting and brokerage services in the areas of group life and accident insurance, group medical, dental and vision benefits, group and individual disability programs, executive life insurance plans, benefit communications and billing reconciliation services.
Benefit Consulting Alliance, LLC offers truly integrated benefit consulting services to their clients. The company offers solutions designed to meet each client's benefit needs, market challenges and offers value to their employees.
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January 11, 2006
Highway Watch® Issues Request for Assistance - Law enforcement Seeks Person of Interest in Connection with Tanker Incidents
The Highway Watch® program requests assistance from members of the trucking and law enforcement community in identifying a person of interest with connection to several reported incidents in the southeastern United States.
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- The Highway Watch® program's Highway ISAC today issued a formal Be On the Lookout (BOLO) requesting assistance from members of the trucking and law enforcement community to assist in identifying a person of interest with connection to several reported incidents in the southeastern United States.
The BOLO, issued the afternoon of January 6th, relates to a series of reports from truck drivers involving suspicious activities by what is believed to be the same person. In three separate incidents truck drivers reported an individual asking several questions about tank truck deliveries and operations. The individual in question is also reported to have video taped tank truck operations and deliveries as well as taken photographs of tanker equipment. Law enforcement has requested assistance in ascertaining the identity or whereabouts of the person in question.
"The Highway ISAC believes this to be a legitimate concern and we are committed to working with law enforcement across the nation to resolve the situation as soon as possible," said Don L. Rondeau, Director of the Highway ISAC. "The Highway Watch® is happy to lend our assistance and we look forward to helping law enforcement get to the bottom of these incidents."
Under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Highway Watch® trains highway professionals to identify and report safety and security concerns on our Nation's roads. The program prepares hundreds of thousands of transportation professionals to respond in the event they or their cargo are the target of a terrorist attack and to share valuable intelligence with Homeland Security if they witness potential threats.
When a security call is made to the Highway Watch® hotline, a report of the incident is forwarded to the Highway Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Highway ISAC) where a team of transportation security professionals assess and analyze the report. Incidents that may pose a threat to national security are then shared with government intelligence officials and other law enforcement agencies. Highway Watch® links trained transportation professionals with first responders, law enforcement and the intelligence community via TSA's Transportation Security Operations Center
Highway Watch® has posted photos of the person in question at www.highwayisac.org. Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the person in question is encouraged to call the Highway ISAC at 866-821-3444.
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January 06, 2006
Study Says RFID has 'Crossed the Chasm'
RJ&S, a research and analysis firm has released a free research report that says RFID is a rapidly maturing market.
(PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- RJ&S, a research and analysis firm has released a free research report that says RFID is a rapidly maturing market.
The study finds that in spite of a number of barriers in 2005, the market has moved forward steadily, and seems to be gathering steam. The study found many expanding RFID applications (not just mandate-driven uses in the retail supply chain) are becoming drivers of adoption, and that retail use is showing positive results when mandated.
The study also discusses international topics, standards, and corporate development, via mergers and acquisitions of small RFID firms by larger enterprises. More than 20 firms are discussed in the report.
The RJ&S report includes an assessment of the leading IT consultants, software, hardware, semiconductor and integration firms in the RFID industry.
RJ&S polled 500 individuals, interviewed more than 30 executives dealing with RFID technology and reviewed more than 3,500 news stories and press releases. “We appreciate the interest and cooperation we received as we conducted this research,” said Krista Kropp, RJ&S analyst. “The study required a world wide assessment, looking at RFID adoption around the world, in China, Japan, and Europe, not just in the Americas.”
The report; "Has RFID 'Crossed the Chasm?” is available for free download on the RJ&S Website, free at the “Purchase” tab. www.reganjacobsydney.com
About RJ&S
RJ&S provides research and analysis for companies and investors who need to make quality decisions. We do research to answer questions that matter, to identify trends in emerging technology, and to see the future of markets. We conduct research in areas RJS clients select, and areas that we find compelling. Areas we have explored include: Advertising, Aerospace, Converged Networks Defense, New Media, RFID, Small Business in Texas, Telecom and Wireless.
RJ&S is an Incucomm company.
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January 04, 2006
MobileDataforce® Launches PointSync® 3.0, a Turnkey Mobile Application Development Toolkit
MobileDataforce’s latest release brings full end-to-end development capabilities to enterprises wanting to extend corporate applications out to their mobile workforces.
Boise, ID (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) January 4, 2006 -- MobileDataforce, Inc., the leading provider of Rapid Application Development Solutions for Mobile Environments (RADS-ME), announced today the launch of PointSync 3.0, a complete system for developing and operating end-to-end mobile software applications on handheld computers that synchronize with in-house enterprise database applications.
“PointSync 3.0 enables enterprises, governments, integrators, consultants and hardware manufacturers the ability to quickly develop and deploy database centric mobile applications to handheld computers,” says Kevin Benedict, CEO of MobileDataforce. “PointSync simplifies and makes cost effective the process of extending mobile enterprise applications to the field workforce.”
PointSync 3.0 is a graphically-rich development environment that enables you to develop end-to-end mobile solutions with minimal coding required. Over 130 pre-built functions are packaged in PointSync. Programmer object models can be viewed graphically, and developers can also view applications in XML.
PointSync provides existing database application administrators the ability to quickly create a mobile client that can be used on handheld computers, and synchronized with existing database applications. Work order management, inspections, route and delivery, field sales, asset management and many other business processes can quickly be mobilized using PointSync.
“PointSync 3.0 is our most powerful mobile system yet, allowing IT resources to quickly create and implement integrated mobile solutions in a short period of time,” says Dave Wasden, Vice President of Product Management. “Our turnkey solution provides not only a simplified development tool, but also the operating platform and synchronization technology to allow mobile workers to update and download data from the field in one complete system.”
A key advantage of the PointSync platform is that it offers everything required to mobilize an application in a single purchase. The end-to-end PointSync solution minimizes the challenges associated with trying to put a system together with a patchwork of products from multiple vendors.
Free trial versions of PointSync Developer are available on MobileDataforce’s website at http://www.mobiledataforce.com.
About MobileDataforce®
MobileDataforce, Inc is a global leader in the development of high performance software solutions for use on mobile handheld computers. Privately held, MobileDataforce® was founded in 2000 and its software solutions are sold worldwide through direct and Value Added Reseller (VAR) channels. MobileDataforce's software solutions are primarily targeted for companies with field workforces including engineering, utilities, heavy construction, route delivery, asset management and inspection services. For more information, please visit our website at www.mobiledataforce.com.
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TalonPR, Inc.
Office 785-273-9660
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January 02, 2006
Local Moving Company Offers A Better Tripp for Children
For the second year in a row, A Better Tripp Moving and Storage Company joins a local Houston church and a nationwide charity organization to help fulfill the Christmas dreams of millions of children throughout the world.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) January 2, 2006 -- Small nationwide shipments are A Better Tripp Moving and Storage Company’s niche, but during the holidays they specialize in fulfilling the dreams of children around the world. In place of the usual truckloads of antiques, couches, family heirlooms, bedroom sets, and other household goods, A Better Tripp has a truckload of goodies for kids. A Better Tripp’s owner, David Tripp, is a member of Windwood Presbyterian Church, one of the hundreds of churches nationwide that partake in Operation Christmas Child.
Operation Christmas Child
An event of Samaritan’s Purse, a charity devoted to helping needy children throughout the world, Operation Christmas Child makes Christmas hopes and dreams a reality for millions of children. Since the event’s inception in 1993, over 39 million gift-wrapped shoeboxes have been collected and hand delivered to needy children in some 120 countries. Families all over the United States fill the shoeboxes with toys, candy, school supplies, and personal hygiene items and donate them to Operation Christmas Child through their churches. Over seven million shoebox gifts were collected and distributed to children in 95 countries last year alone.
Windwood Presbyterian Church and A Better Tripp
In 2004, Windwood Presbyterian Church, along with Windwood Christian Academy and Adventure Preschool, collected over 300 shoebox gifts. The shoebox gifts donated this year will be given not only to foreign children, but to the young Gulf Coast hurricane victims.
For the past two years, David Tripp and A Better Tripp Moving and Storage Company have played an essential role in the gift drive by donating the use of a company truck. This year, a brand new A Better Tripp company truck large enough to hold the entire contents of a four bedroom house was parked outside the Windwood Presbyterian Church. “There is nothing more fulfilling than knowing you are helping to give the gift of true Christmas spirit to children,” said David Tripp. Beginning on Wednesday, November 17th, members of the church and community filled the truck with hundreds of shoebox gifts. On Monday, November 22nd, David Tripp’s team drove the truck full of goodies to Houston’s main Operation Christmas Child collection center.
David Tripp’s 20 years of experience in the shipping and moving industry gives his clients the peace of mind that their personal goods are in the hands of professionals. The company specializes in small nationwide shipping, but also offers local services including packing, crating, and transportation for any size dwelling. For more information pertaining to A Better Tripp Moving and Storage Company’s services or its involvement in Operation Christmas Child, please visit www.abettertripp.com or contact David Tripp by telephone at 713-266-8348 or by email.
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Quality Express Shipping is Moving into the New Year
Quality Express Shipping has taken that first step into the New Year by moving into a new and larger facility. They've also hired an outside firm to help them plan and budget toward their next goal: adding 20 trucks to their long haul fleet.
(PRWEB) January 1, 2006 -- Quality Express Shipping has taken that first step into the New Year by moving into a new and larger facility. They've also hired an outside firm to help them plan and budget toward their next goal: adding 20 trucks to their long haul fleet.
Quality Express Shipping, an up and coming contender in the 3rd party logistics industry, not only provides some of the lowest shipping discounts across the board for their customers, but they're also doing what very few logistics companies will ever attempt. The year 2006 marks the beginning of their 5 year plan to not only add trucks to their fleet, but to become the undisputed leader in 3rd party logistics.
"Moving into a larger facility was just the beginning," says sales manager Joseph LoBianco. "The plan is to acquire 1 truck every quarter until our goal is met. The trucks will be based strategically across the country to help facilitate the national need for shipping. When shipping companies have all of their trucks based out of one location, it limits their ability to service outside of their local geographic area. If they do end up shipping long haul, they tend to develop preferred lanes and that's something we're trying to avoid."
Once Quality Express Shipping acquires that first truck of the year, they will begin searching for an experienced driver. "We wanted to be pioneers in the industry." Joseph continued, "Our guaranteed salary with incentives, plus an employer paid health program puts us in a league of our own and should attract the very best drivers available."
Keep an eye on this agressive young company whose dreams of success have the motivation behind them to take the logistics world by storm.
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