Bob's Discount Furniture Goes Live with RedPrairie 31 Jan 2008 0 comments Bob’s Discount Furniture has implemented RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management (WMS) in its distribution centre.
Highpoint Australia wins SCLAA award 31 Jan 2008 0 comments Dematic customer Highpoint Australia in has been awarded the SCLAA 2007 John Thompson Trophy for manufacturing logistics.
Packaging veteran awarded 30 Jan 2008 0 comments Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell, FAIP is recognised in Australia Day Honours 2008 with an OAM.
Intellectual Capital 30 Jan 2008 0 comments IBM sees IT as necessary to enable business to address increasing complexity in the supply chain.
Brisbane presence for Famous 29 Jan 2008 0 comments Moving into the Port of Brisbane has enabled one of Famous Pacific Shipping’s associates in Australia to build on its services.
ATA defends fuel tax rebates 29 Jan 2008 0 comments The ATA has used its pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government to defend the fuel tax credit system.
Schenker opens in Canberra 29 Jan 2008 0 comments Schenker Australia has added another new facility in Australia's capital city, Canberra.
Tailor Made -IBS Australia 25 Jan 2008 0 comments With the multi-location functionality of its systems, IBS has been ranked as one of the top supply chain vendors globally by AMR.
“World’s largest rough-terrain telehandler 24 Jan 2008 0 comments Manitou North America will introduce what it claims is the world’s largest rough-terrain telehandler at ConExpo in March.
Sense Plan Respond - Oracle 23 Jan 2008 0 comments Oracle's builds supply chain solutions and acquires them to provide the most robust and complete application portfolio in the market
Cummins Filtration implements RedPrairie WMS 22 Jan 2008 0 comments Cummins Filtration, is realising significant inventory, shipping, space utilisation, and resource management benefits from implementing RedPrairie WMS.
Structural Shifts -Manufacturing outlook 21 Jan 2008 0 comments While Australian manufacturing is in decline as a share of the total economy, in absolute volume and dollar terms, the sector will continue to grow
Manufacturers choose Infor 18 Jan 2008 0 comments Infor has announced that it has signed seven new Infor ERP SL, formerly SyteLine, customers in Australia and New Zealand in the last quarter.
Industry Mainstay 17 Jan 2008 0 comments SAP continues to invest heavily in industry focused solutions within the wider end to end supply chain solution suite.
New National T&L Freight Supply Chain Strategy 17 Jan 2008 0 comments The ALC is calling for comments on the final version of the new National T&L Freight Supply Chain Strategy to be launched at its Forum in February 2008 in Canberra
Channel Deepening Project to proceed 17 Jan 2008 0 comments The Channel Deepening Project will proceed as scheduled following a Federal Court of Australia decision to dismiss an application filed by opponents.
Anywhere Anytime 16 Jan 2008 0 comments iKon, the new smart rugged PDA phone from Psion Teklogix is one of the most advanced hand held computers on the market
On the Horizon - 2008 business outlook 16 Jan 2008 0 comments JPMorgan forecasts that the price of oil will come back from its current highs to approach the $US80 per barrel
New RBI websites 16 Jan 2008 0 comments Reed Business Information, home of Logistics Magazine, will soon launch 5 new weekly manufacturing e-newsletters and websites to keep you better informed.
CRM - No longer the Lone Ranger 16 Jan 2008 0 comments The ability to integrate software to other business systems is increasingly viewed as a critical requirement by many organisations.
Matex celebrates 25th anniversary 15 Jan 2008 0 comments Australia’s premier materials handling and warehousing exhibition, MATEX will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008 as a stand-alone event at a new venue.
Schaefer Systems continues its Australian growth 15 Jan 2008 0 comments Schaefer Systems International recently announced the appointment of two new Schaefer Distributors – one in Australia and one in New Zealand.
CHEP reinforces pallet ownership rights 14 Jan 2008 0 comments CHEP Australia and West Australian company, Jason’s Pallets, have reached an agreement over the use of CHEP’s distinctive blue pallets.
Putting incentives in to road reform 14 Jan 2008 0 comments The ATA has urged the Government to include road transport reform in the areas covered by its proposed financial incentives for the states and territories.
SEKO expands in Europe 14 Jan 2008 0 comments SEKO, a global provider of supply chain solutions, has announced its continued expansion in Europe with the appointment of Jason Denne as General Manager, SEKO France.
Savi Networks records 25,000th E-Seal Shipment 14 Jan 2008 0 comments Savi Networks recently recorded the 25,000th commercial cargo shipment tagged with standards-based electronic seals ( e-Seals ) moving through its global wireless network.
TNT reduces its carbon footprint 11 Jan 2008 0 comments Express delivery services provider TNT Express has signed an agreement with Quintiq to take further steps in its effort to reduce its carbon footprint.
FedEx launches International Economy in Asia-Pacific 11 Jan 2008 0 comments FedEx has introduced a new shipping service that combines its reputation for service and reliability, with a money-back guarantee, and a lower pricing structure for less urgent packages.
User friendly Zebra ZM series of thermal label printers 10 Jan 2008 0 comments Zebra Technologies has released a new range of thermal barcode label printers replacing the current Z4 and Z6 plus series.
Future of American Transportation Conference 10 Jan 2008 0 comments US National transportation leader Frank Busalacchi, will keynote a conference addressing the Future of American Transportation on January 28.
Woolworths chief to address ALC Forum 10 Jan 2008 0 comments Woolworths CEO Michael Luscombe will discuss how the industry can work together to achieve practical and real outcomes at the ALC Forum in February.
Sustainable fuel for road, rail, sea and air transport 9 Jan 2008 0 comments CSIRO's newly formed Future Fuels Forum (FFF) is bringing together community, industry and government to plan for the future of transport fuels in Australia.
Rising to the Challenge 9 Jan 2008 0 comments Bega Cheese Supply Chain Manager Grattan Smith says the key to his company’s success lies in its ability to consistently get the job done in the midst of dramatic growth.
Website to provide transparency for transport licences 9 Jan 2008 0 comments Transport operators will soon be able to access a website providing clear and complete details about what licences they are entitled to in each jurisdiction.
Network Agility assured with Vanco 9 Jan 2008 0 comments Global provider Agility has signed a three year agreement with Virtual Network Operator (VNO) Vanco, for the design, implementation and management of a new regional Wide Area Network (WAN).
Flexicon Expands 8 Jan 2008 0 comments Flexicon Corporation has doubled the size of its Engineering Department and increased engineering personnel by 50 per cent in the US.
After-market profits key to survival for manufacturers 8 Jan 2008 0 comments Research by Capgemini and DHL Exel Supply Chain, reveals that aftermarket service revenues are set to rise by 50% over the next five years.
Regulations a significant problem 8 Jan 2008 0 comments The Productivity Commission has called on state and territory governments to do more to eliminate inconsistencies in their road transport regulations.
75% freight goes by truck 7 Jan 2008 0 comments Seventy-five per cent of Australia’s domestic freight is carried by the trucking industry, according to a new report from the Australian Logistics Council.
Russian plant for Komatsu 7 Jan 2008 0 comments Komatsu Ltd has invested JPY6.9 billion ($69.27 million) in a Russian facility that will produce forklifts and construction and utility equipment.
ICA's turnkey capability in materials handling 7 Jan 2008 0 comments Industrial Conveying has increased its level of turnkey capability in design, manufacture and supply of materials handling equipment and systems.
QR invests in Moorebank Intermodal facility 4 Jan 2008 0 comments QR will partner with Stockland and Kaplan Funds Management (KFM) to create a new intermodal facility at Moorebank.
Sybase grows its footprint 4 Jan 2008 0 comments Sybase has announced Radford Software as its newest New Zealand partner for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions.
Accident compensation legislation to be updated 4 Jan 2008 0 comments Victoria’s Accident Compensation Act will be updated to enhance support for injured workers, the Minister for Finance, WorkCover and the Transport Accident Commission, Tim Holding, has announced.