Innovation of the Year: Automating the assembly of pallets that incorporate cases of multiple dimensions leads to big savings in labor costs, a safer work environment, a streamlined D.C. operation, and better service to retail outlets. Innovator of the Year: The Liquor Control Board of Ontario; Runner-Up: Lennox Residential; Finalists: Hewlett-Packard, U.S. Marine Corps, Shared Support Services of Southeastern Ontario

The AccellosOne warehouse management system (WMS) from HighJump now features expanded electronic-commerce functionality.

Dematic, a supplier of automated technology, software and services for logistics and material handling for e-commerce, apparel, retail and general-merchandise supply chains, has agreed to acquire Reddwerks Corp., a vendor of warehouse execution software.

Ceva Logistics has opened a new headquarters for South America in São Paulo, Brazil.

JLT Mobile Computers has enhanced its VERSO+ 10 rugged computer with a new cradle optimized for logistics markets, including warehousing and transportation.