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Considering WMS Implementation? Be Conservative in Your ROI Analysis.

At its core, a warehouse management system offers warehouses and distributors a tool to help improve customer service. That means knowing what you have, where you have it and how soon you can promise delivery.

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Air France KLM Uses RFID Technology to Track Airplane Parts During Maintenance

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is the maintenance, repair and overhaul arm of Air France KLM, one of the top five airlines in the world. The MRO unit supports 1,500 airplanes operated by 150 airline customers, and its 300 facilities worldwide remove parts from those planes, repair or refurbish them, or provide scheduled maintenance. Tracking all of these parts posed a logistical challenge, but the company has deployed a radio frequency identification system to automate the process and cut costs.

CaroTrans Launches New Service Between Miami, Manaus

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a direct, biweekly service between Miami, Fla. and Manaus, Brazil, for less-than-containerload exports.

Domtar's Paper Trail Now Available in French

Domtar Corp. has issued the latest update of The Paper Trail, its interactive site designed to help customers trace the environmental impacts of their paper purchases.

Big Ships, Small Infrastructure: A Recipe for Disaster

By the time you read this, the largest containership ever to call a U.S. port will have visited the ports of Los Angeles and Oakland. It won't be the last. But will regulation and environmental pressures prevent carriers from developing the infrastructure needed to handle these seagoing behemoths?

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AAL Enters Space-Sharing Pact in Asia-East Coast Australia Trade

The breakbulk, project and heavy-lift carrier AAL has entered into a space-sharing agreement with Swire Shipping in the Asia-to-East Australia liner service.

Cargomatic Launches Service in S.F. Bay Area

Cargomatic has launched service in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and beyond.

Scandit Issues Ergonomic Barcode Scan Case for iPhone

Scandit, a developer of barcode-scanning technology for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices, has created the Scandit Case.

Janam Technologies Unveils New Rugged Mobile Computer

Janam Technologies has introduced a new addition to its XM series of rugged mobile computers.

Capital Business Credit Offers Supplier Financing for Chinese New Year

Capital Business Credit LLC (CBC) is offering a Supplier Early Payment (SEP) program, to ensure the timely shipping of goods prior to Chinese New Year.

United Cargo, Lufthansa Enhance Cooperation on U.S.-Europe Routes

United Airlines and Lufthansa are enhancing their current cooperation agreement to include cargo booked by United Cargo and Lufthansa on routes between the U.S. and Europe.

Dematic Wraps Up Acquisition of Reddwerks

Dematic, a supplier of software and services for supply-chain optimization, has completed its acquisition of Reddwerks Corp.

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