EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

Cadec Global Now Integrates With CoPilot Truck 9 Navigation System

July 12, 2012

Cadec Global, a vendor of management systems for truck fleets, now integrates with CoPilot Truck 9, the latest navigation and routing tool from ALK Technologies.

Chubb Group Teams With FreightWatch to Bolster Cargo Security

July 11, 2012

The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has joined with FreightWatch International to offer customers additional protection against cargo theft. Under the arrangement, FreightWatch will grant customers of Chubb transportation insurance a 10-percent discount on real-time shipment-tracking services.

Epicor Readies Update of App for Human Capital Management

July 10, 2012

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has developed a new version of Epicor HCM, its application for human capital management. Version 5.7, due to be released this summer, is built on a global framework and Web services, the company said.

Boosting Efficiencies in the Clinical Trials Supply Chain

July 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

There has been increased interest in the clinical trials supply chain, according to Michael Wallace, life sciences industry specialist with Oracle Corp., and Arun Cavale, principal with NexInfo.

A Leader in Teleconferencing Fine-Tunes Its Critical Parts Operation

July 6, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Polycom Inc. turns to a specialist in expedited logistics, to ensure rapid turnaround of defective and spare parts in its reverse-logistics chain.

Integrating Your Cold-Chain Management Systems

July 6, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

It's common practice for companies to view cold-chain management systems for pharmaceutical and bio-technology products as point solutions, whether related to packaging, training or carrier services, says Gary M. Hutchinson, president of Modality Solutions. Integration of all those elements, however, results in a "much more holistic system," he says. "You maintain product quality all the way from manufacturer to point of use. Until you integrate it into one system, you're not tackling it properly."

Advantages of RFID in Transportation and Logistics

July 5, 2012

Barcoding, Inc.

Today's highly efficient closed loop systems are only the beginning of the coming rfid-driven transformation of transportation and logistics visibility and management.

PeopleNet Offers Google Earth Views of Onboard Event-Recording Data

June 28, 2012

PeopleNet

Google Earth views of onboard event-recording data are now available within the PeopleNet Fleet Manager application.

Taking the Temperature of Sustainability in Airfreight

June 25, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Temperature-controlled technology for airfreight logistics can be a valuable means of achieving sustainability. Douglas Wettergren, regional sales manager with Envirotainer, explains how.

Syncron Releases 2012 Solution Suite for Supply-Chain, Price Optimization

June 22, 2012

Syncron International AB

Syncron International AB, a provider of supply-chain and price-optimization technology, has released its 2012 solution suite.

EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.