Oracle Press Release – Accelerate Solutions for Midsize Companies

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Oracle Partners Worldwide Deliver Expanded Portfolio of Oracle Accelerate Solutions for Midsize Companies Oracle Partners Create Tailored Solutions to Better Meet the Needs of Growing Companies Redwood Shores, Calif. – Jan. 31, 2012 Eminent Group’s RapidOTM solution is highlighted in this Oracle press release.  We have the only OTM based Oracle Accelerate Solution for Midsize
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OTM SIG 2012 Board Members Elected

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Jan 4, 2012: Results of the 2012 elections for OTM SIG Board Members are in.

The OTM SIG is an affiliate of the Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG). The OAUG is a global association that provides Oracle users the opportunity to enhance their productivity, maximize their investment and influence the quality, usability and support of Oracle Applications. Formed in 1990, the OAUG is one of the software industry’s most successful user groups, and speaks with one voice for Oracle Applications customers.

David Johns, Eminent Solutions Director, runs for OTM SIG Board of Directors

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Eminent’s very own David Johns, has announced he is running for Director of the OTM SIG.  David is a well recognized leader in Supply Chain Management with a particular focus in transportation / logistics management. Since his graduation from Duquesne University, David has held key positions at Fisher Scientific, Global Logistics, Oracle and Eminent Group,
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Leading Analyst Firm Positions Oracle in Leaders Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems

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October 24, 2011 – Gartner, Inc. has placed Oracle Transportation Management in the Leaders Quadrant of its 2011 report, “Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS).” “Shippers and third party logistics providers are looking for a single platform that enables them to transform their value chain to deliver fulfillment excellence,” said Derek Gittoes, vice president,
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TMS Best Practices for Midsize Companies

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Our very own David Johns has started a new group on LinkedIn to focus on discussions about TMS Best Practices for Midsize Companies. Many Midsized, SMB or Mid Market companies have the need for a Transportation Management System, but feel their size prevents them from exploiting the benefits of a full blown TMS system. We
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Niagra Bottling Leverages Oracle Transportation Management to Reduce Freight Costs

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The link below will take you to a fantastic article by Steve Banker about OTM and Niagara Bottling’s use of it.  Steve has met Ryan Kieczykowski and Ravi Kutty of Niagara Bottling and chronicles some of their experiences.  http://logisticsviewpoints.com/2011/10/17/niagra-bottling-leverages-oracle-transportation-management-to-reduce-freight-costs/

Eminent Group Expands, Hires Hank Pitcher as Director of Operations

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Horsham-PA (October 14, 2011) – The Eminent Group, an industry leader in the transportation and logistics technology markethas hired Henry (Hank) Pitcher as Director of Operations.  In this role, Pitcher will oversee day-to-day operations of the company, including HR, accounting, legal and facilities. A New Jersey native, Pitcher joins Eminent Group from Alcon Manufacturing LTD, a
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FTG’s Failure Exposes Transportation Risks

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This week Furniture Transport Croup’s bankruptcy speculation sent some shock waves through the furniture industry and provides another demonstration of continued consolidation activities expected in the transportation industry.  No disruption of shipments is expected as other carriers maneuver to pick up the load.  As Transportation and Logistics grow in GDP participation and as shipping capacity
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Attend CSCMP and visit the Eminent sponsored Charging Station

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Planning to attend CSCMP Oct 2 – 5 in Philadelphia?  If so, be on the look out for the Eminent Group sponsored Charging Station for your mobile devices.  Let us know what you think of CSCMP and our fun looking Charging Station.

Small Business – slumping sales

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How do you see the future for your small business?   From many sources over the past few weeks, we have been hearing that small business owners continue to feel a measure of pessimism.  The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ surveyed small business owners and found the “optimism” index still hovers in the “recession” space because
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