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Ventura – dual SIM rugged mobile launched This month sees the official launch of the Ventura Rugged Mobile phone to the UK. Advance orders are now being taken and samples are available for evaluation and trial. The Ventura mobile phone is rugged, water resistant to IP67 and is designed to withstand being dropped from 2 metres. William Grant prepares for the new EMCS legislation and becomes compliant with Kewill Kewill has signed a three year contract with William Grant & Sons to deliver a global export documentation solution to meet its electronic customs reporting requirements. Oriflame increases responsiveness to global demand with the support of JDA Software Cosmetic company Oriflame has successfully completed the implementation of JDA Fulfillment, from JDA Software Group, Inc. RedPrairie strengthens Transport Management team with new Senior Solutions Consultant RedPrairie Corporation has appointed John Pym to the role of Senior Solutions Consultant and Industry Director for Transportation Management Solutions (TMS). Inform achieves Microsoft Gold Partner status to guarantee technical reliability Inform GmbH, a developer of supply chain planning software, has become a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner within only a few months of signing up to the programme. International Business Systems launches distribution-focused CRM application International Business Systems (STO: IBS B) has announced IBS CRM and the second product announcement within a month focused on Scalable Distribution. Savoye invests in the UK market Savoye has strengthened its commitment to the UK market with the opening of its new UK headquarters in Coalville, Leicestershire. DinoSol selects Oracle Retail Planning applications to help enhance inventory management and improve performance DinoSol has selected Oracle Retail planning applications as part of a strategic initiative which the retailer expects will help improve performance and profitability across its four store formats. Urban outfitters supports growth with Manhattan Associates Urban Outfitters serves highly defined customer niches from its specialty retail stores, web sites and catalogues. Infor selects Microsoft as preferred technology and tools provider for Infor Software Solutions Infor is to closely align its key business applications with a wide range of complementary Microsoft products, forming software solutions that are easier for mid-market companies to deploy and use. Anglia Business Solutions honoured in the 2010 Microsoft Partner Awards as Microsoft Dynamics NAV Partner of the Year Anglia Business Solutions has announced that it is a Microsoft Partner Awards winner as Microsoft Dynamics NAV Partner of the Year. Performance Made Responsive a QAD white paper Fundamental Demand Driven Steps to Achieving Supply Chain Excellence 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. Systems engineering - the foundation for success in complex systems development. This white paper looks at a number of key techniques to optimize the systems engineering process and help ensure project success. 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. 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. Chase makes EDI easy with MosaicEDI managed services offering EDI integration processes have become a fundamental requirement for companies wishing to improve trading efficiency while lowering transaction costs.

The Top 5 Questions for the Supply Chain Manager: This year is likely to bring a mixture of challenges and opportunities for the Supply Chain Director. Here we pose 5 key questions. Related Research White Paper: Trade Agreement Benchmark Report: Survey Results & Best Practice Research This complimentary benchmark report uncovers many detailed characteristics of trade agreements, and divulges key insider information and usage statistics about free trade agreements. 6 Best Practices to Improve Compliance with a Restricted Party Screening Solution RPS is the process that a company goes through to ensure that they are not engaging in trade with a government sanctioned party.This white paper shows how to select and get the fastest return from your screening investment. When Predictions Fail: The continuous supply chain planning imperative...a white paper from Infor SCM Transforming Inventory into a Strategic Weapon An i2 white paper More than a matter of statistical models, strategic inventory management requires a deep understanding of how the end-to-end supply chain is actually managed. What lessons can your business learn? Best Practices for Implementing a Traceability Solution This paper is aimed at addressing the importance of adopting traceability solutions by the CP companies and also highlights the TCS approach and solution on "Food Safety and Traceability. Technology Best Practice Handbook Obtaining the ideal Logistics and Supply Chain Managers’ system for 21st century WHITE PAPER: How context-sensitive ERP software can improve supply chain efficiency in a tightening economy by Strategix Software Some key pain points in supply chains and how a different kind of ERP software can offer some profitable solutions WHITE PAPER - Fast Return on ROI in Sage CRM SalesLogix implementations Sage has published a White Paper on fast return on investment in Sage CRM SalesLogix implementations. It covers everything from how to succeed with sales-focused CRM and making more time for selling, to raising the top line, improving productivity and streamlining administration Quick Diary Dates 360°IT 22nd - 23rd September 2010, Earls Court 8th Annual Telematics Munich 2010 3-4 November, Munich, Germany IMHX 2010 16th - 19th November, Birmingham 2010 Seminar 15th July -Developing a sustainable B2B integration strategy 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.