Consumers often balk at the prospect of trading in old versions of equipment, while vendors do their best to encourage the move. Steve Brown, global product lifecycle manager with Hewlett-Packard Co., offers tips on how to manage trade-programs for old and out-of-warranty products.

Checkpoint Systems Inc. has developed new Slim and Whisper radio frequency identification (RFID) labels for the health, beauty and cosmetics categories.

JDA Software Group Inc. has added capabilities to its JDA Transportation portfolio.

PrimeRevenue Inc., a supporter of financial supply chains, has entered into a partnership with Tower Trade Group, an international trade-finance company, to support small and medium-sized companies.

RMG Networks Holding Corp. has introduced its Labor Productivity Improvement application for warehouses and distribution centers.

Susan Parker, director of purchasing and logistics with Kenmark Eyewear, defines the essentials of social and regulatory compliance, and describes how companies can achieve excellence on both fronts.