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Demand for UK-made goods continues to improve UK manufacturers saw demand for their goods continue to improve in August, as overseas orders returned to normal levels, according to the CBI.

Expert eBook: Improving Supply Chain Visibility via Technology Options, Trends, and ROI-Driven Projects There are many vendors claiming to enhance supply chain visibility, but not all products will advance an organization's goals. This expert e-book from TechTarget & Management Dynamics defines the supply chain visibility challenge and provides an overview of the different types SCM technologies and solutions available. AMR Research reveals 86% of companies have plans to tackle environmental issues in transport A new report from AMR Research produced in collaboration with RedPrairie Corporation reveals the main challenges facing supply chains are managing external factors, such as the global economic crisis, and addressing green issues. Small and mid-market firms in manufacturing sector miss out on benefits of weak Pound Small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing sector are failing to take advantage of the current favourable export environment, according to a study by GE Capital. £2.4 billion capital trapped in UK manufacturing industry A new report from Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has identified £2.4bn (€2.7bn) of capital currently ‘frozen’ (inefficiently deployed or untapped liquidity potential that could be freed up) in the UK industry. World Cup 2010 Survey reveals IT Are the Unsung Hero’s Survey reveals that, while the rest of the workforce may skive to watch the World Cup, it’s the IT Team that can be relied on in a crisis. Smarter system development: a systems engineering white paper from IBM Trade studies help us ensure that a proposed solution best meets conflicting performance and cost requirements. But many of us don’t know that you can analytically and objectively conduct your trade studies well before you engineer anything. Seminar 15th July -Developing a sustainable B2B integration strategy Exclusive SEEBURGER seminar, in association with P&O Ferrymasters. Stephen Walters, IT Director of P&O Ferrymasters shares his knowledge on developing a successful B2B integration strategy. Euroclad Weathers The Storm Of Growth With Preactor Expected benefits include improved planning visibility and a reduction in production time and costs Vanderlande Industries Strengthens Relationship with SAP® and Joins PartnerEdge™ Program Vanderlande and SAP® continue partnership to deliver best-of-breed Warehouse Management and Control Systems (WMS/WCS) International Business Systems (IBS AB) launches IBS Distribution Intelligence, a distribution-focused business intelligence suite IBS introduces the first in a wave of strategic product announcements for Scalable Distribution. Imperial Logistics selects RedPrairie Warehouse Management solution Productivity solutions provider RedPrairie has been selected by IMPERIAL Logistics to provide warehouse management systems (WMS) for its warehouse estate. Psion Teklogix and Mobile Tornado Partnership Brings Push-to Services to Rugged Mobile Devices Mobile Computing Manufacturer to Integrate Push to Talk, Push to Locate and Push to Alert Software for Enhanced Real Time Communication in the Field. Cable&Wireless Worldwide goes the extra mile for its customers, with help of emergency logistics services Telecoms giant Cable&Wireless Worldwide enlisted the help of an emergency logistics specialist to transport vital electronic components for a customer. RedPrairie acquires leading on-demand warehouse management (WMS) provider, SmartTurn RedPrairie Corporation has announced that it has completed the acquisition of SmartTurn, the leading on-demand inventory and WMS provider. IBM agrees to acquire Sterling Commerce from AT&T for $1.4 Billion IBM and AT&T have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Sterling Commerce from AT&T for approximately $1.4 billion in cash. CDC Software Acquires TradeBeam Acquisition integrates TradeBeam's SaaS applications into CDC Supply Chain product line. The flexibility of Infor SCM Warehouse Management gives QVC better performance and lower costs QVC chooses Infor SCM Warehouse Management because of its sophisticated capabilities and user-friendly interface. SAP to acquire Sybase, Inc. Transaction brings the two IT companies together to enable companies to become better-run ‘unwired enterprises’.

Appointments Savoye looks to the future with new CEO appointment Savoye, one of the world’s leading logistics software and warehouse equipment solution providers, has announced the appointment of Frédéric Mancion to the position of chairman. SAP CEO Léo Apotheker’s Contract Will Not Be Extended Based on Mutual Agreement SAP AG announced today that the SAP Supervisory Board has reached a mutual agreement with CEO Léo Apotheker not to extend his contract as a member of the SAP Executive Board. HighJump Software Appoints Vice President of Corporate Development to Lead Worldwide Acquisition Efforts Robert Martin will execute HighJump’s merger and acquisition strategy to extend the HighJump product portfolio and meet broader customer and market technology requirements Printronix welcomes new executive leadership Industrial and business printing solutions manufacturer, Printronix, has announced that after 35 years at the helm, Robert A. Kleist has stepped down as Printronix’s chief executive officer and president, turning the reins over to Randy Eisenbach. Savoye UK aims high Savoye Logistics has announced the appointment of Martin Elliott as head of its UK sales operation. New chairman appointed to Brand-Rex Board Business leader Tony Lochery ‘on board’ to help steer international cable systems manufacturer towards continued growth New Managing Director appointment at Solarsoft Following the recent acquisition of The Chelford Group, Solarsoft Business Systems has appointed Martyn Broadhead as Managing Director of its Warehouse & Logistics Systems division Vocollect strengthens management team with appointment of new European Managing Director Vocollect, Inc., a world leader in Voice-Directed Work, has announced that Gary Glessner has been appointed Vice President and Managing Director of European Operations Video Psion Teklogix Workabout Pro 3 Mobile Computer YourTechTV.com Intermec Partners Discuss Smart Printing YourTechTV.com Intermec CK3 Customer: Warehouse Improves Metrics YourTechTV.com Box Clever Argos voice case study by Voxware YourTechTV.com RFID on Clothes YourTechTV.com More... 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.