Food/Beverages
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Umpqua Dairy cuts costs with HighJump Direct Store Delivery solutions HighJump Software has announced Umpqua Dairy has reduced its direct labor expense, increased efficiency and improved customer service since implementing solutions from HighJump Software. Winners of the Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2009 Winners of the Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2009 are revealed as the supply chain elite gathered in Germany WITRON establishes new subsidiary in Spain Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbH increased its international market presence and established a new subsidiary in Ciempozuelos near Madrid. ERP solution provider Deacom wins award Deacom, Inc. has won an Award of Excellence in The 2009 Communicator Awards Time to invest in warehouse systems! The suggestion to invest in new warehouse applications now may not at first glance seem the wisest counsel. But there are a number of good reasons why improving your warehouse systems and technology during a downturn could be a good idea. May 2009 Digital Edition It's here, the latest issue of Manufacturing & Logistics IT has been published. Get ahead of the game and read the digital edition right now! Software firms remain positive about Europe Senior executives in internationally dynamic software firms say that the current economic crisis will not significantly affect their European business models. Foodvest selects TXT e-solutions Foodvest selects TXT e-solutions to drive Supply Chain efficiency across Europe with a European wide solution. Norway brewery taps IBM to reduce bottlenecks in logistics operations Now, Ringnes is using RFID technology that enables the company to track the arrival, departure, loading and unloading of each container Nutrition Point enhances EDI efficiency with Kewill Nutrition Point has selected Kewill to provide a fully integrated Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system, to improve its order and invoicing processes. Transportation and logistics industry ‘has most successful extra-marital relations’ Those working in the transportation and logistics industry are more likely to manage an affair than other professionals Four Soft wins WMS contract from Calderhead, UK Four Soft has recently signed a contract with Calderhead Refrigerated Transport, to implement its warehouse management system. THARO PA2000t/b Tamp/Blow Printer Applicator Tharo Systems, Inc. announces the latest addition to its product line of Print and Apply systems. Preactor gets green light from Wonderware Leading Advanced Planning and Scheduling system enhances existing strengths of leading Manufacturing Execution System and provides winning APS + MES combination. Fresh Direct delivers perfect produce with Paragon Fresh Direct has boosted its customer service levels through Paragon Software Systems’ Multi Depot routing, scheduling and transport optimisation solution. HighJump Software acquires Insight Distribution Software from Coaxis, Inc. HighJump Software has announced the purchase of Insight Distribution Software from Coaxis, Inc., a software development and management company. Cranswick Convenience Foods’ adoption of mobile technology: the proof is in the pudding Cranswick Convenience Foods required a cost effective mobile communications package which would enable its employees to communicate with one another and with customers quickly and effectively New Lawson Software planning applications help manufacturers improve customer service and profitability Lawson Software has launched Lawson Stock Build Optimiser and Lawson Planning Workbench for food & beverage

Quick Diary Dates Service Management Expo 2009 22 – 23 September, Hall 10, NEC Birmingham 3rd Hi-Tech & Electronics Supply Chain Summit September 29-30, Amsterdam Global Distribution Strategies 6 , 7 October 2009 - Brussels Strategic Manufacturing Awards 2009 Tuesday 13th October 2009, Düsseldorf, Germany European Manufacturing Strategies 12-14 October 2009, Swissôtel Düsseldorf, Germany MPM 09 - Manufacturing in difficult times 15th October 2009, Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire 4th Global Shipping Summit 22nd-23rd October 2009, Dalian Shangri-La Hotel, China Latest News Headlines Improving the effectiveness of traditional demand planning systems Approach to Effective APO / DP Design and Implementation UK manufacturers see output falls slowing RFID - truth and fiction Effectively Managing High-Performing, Business-Critical Web Applications Government urged to increase scrutiny of banks lending to small businesses LXE HX2 mobile computer video review Video review of the new Honeywell Dolphin 9900 mobile computer More... Magazine - Digital Edition Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine Read the latest digital edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine. Available to read on-line anytime. View it now  - it's absolutely FREE! Sponsored Links Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) If you’re involved in the exciting and mission-critical world of transport and distribution, make sure you subscribe to Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) aimed at fleet and transport professionals just like you. Logistics Handling The international resource for material handling & logistics YourTechTV.com Watch thousand of supply chain technology videos in one place.