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Inttra Adds WorldWide Alliance to Its E-Commerce Platform

Inttra, an electronic commerce network for linking ocean carriers and shippers, is expanding its service to include members and customers of the WorldWide Alliance.

Epicor's Latest Apps to Support Microsoft SQL Server 2012

The newest versions of Epicor Software Corp.'s enterprise resource planning (ERP) application and business software sold under the Epicor iScala brand will both support Microsoft Corp.'s SQL Server 2012.

Air Menzies Launches Express Wholesale Service for Imports

The U.S. arm of Air Menzies International (AMI) has launched click2ship Imports, the import version of its online, door-to-door express wholesale service for air freight.

Open or Closed Supply Chains: Which Way to Go?

Supply chains are just as susceptible to faddish behavior as anything else. We're social animals, so we tend to follow the crowd - especially if we believe that the crowd has a competitive edge. That's why so many companies flocked to China over the last couple of decades, in search of ever-cheaper sources of production. Or why outsourcing became such a hot trend over that same period of time.

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Warehouse Management Systems Market Continues Robust Expansion

The worldwide market for warehouse management systems grew by more than 10 percent in 2011. Growth was broad-based, occurring in both emerging markets and mature market segments. The high growth in the mature market segments implies that the post-recession market rebound is still active. "Going forward, we expect longer-term user adoption and technology trends to drive growth within the WMS market, as the effects from pent-up demand from the preceding global economic recession diminish. Emerging markets, add-on functionality, and numerous end-user industries are expected to lead the charge," says Clint Reiser, enterprise software analyst and the principal author of ARC's "Warehouse Management Systems Worldwide Outlook."

Avnet Opens Technology Integration Center in Brazil

Avnet Inc., a distributor of electronic components, computer products and related technology, has opened a full-service technology integration center in Joinville, Brazil.

Old Dominion Opens Service Centers in Wisconsin, Southern California

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened new service centers in Wisconsin and Southern California. The Duluth Service Center, located on five acres in Superior, Wis., will serve customers in Twin Ports and more than a dozen cities in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, the company.

FPS Lanka's Project Forwarding, 3PL Arm Sets Up New Logistics Center

Projects FPS, the new project-forwarding and third-party logistics arm of Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka, has created a dedicated logistics center at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka.

JustEnough Software Allies With enVista for ERP Enhancements

JustEnough Software, a vendor of demand-management applications for retailers, distributors and brand owners, has formed an alliance with the supply chain consultancy enVista.

Of Zippers, Matzos and Closed Supply Chains

We like the term "supply chain" because it suggests a tightly interlinked series of steps that results in the uninterrupted flow of product from the raw-materials stage all the way to the consumer. But the word "chain" also evokes a burden, and that's how many companies have come to view their operations in recent years. Hence the mania for outsourcing everything from design and manufacturing to logistics.

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Tri-State Delivery Changes Name to TSD Logistics Inc.

Tri-State Delivery Inc. has changed its name to TSD Logistics Inc. The third-party logistics provider offers a diversified portfolio of global shipping services, including bulk transportation of raw materials, dedicated freight shipments, expedited logistics and complete freight management.

Voxware Unveils Cloud-Based Voice Management Suite

Voxware has introduced the Cloud Voice Management Suite (VMS), a voice-based system for distribution and other tasks. Users can receive the ready-to-deploy product upon completion of a questionnaire.

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