Technology Investment – is now the right time?

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June 17 2011 – So is now a good time to invest in technology? Wherever you are in the supply chain these logistical challenges are pressuring your budgets. Managers of supply chains are looking to do more with less while improving service levels. These forces often lead to automated technology based solutions.

SMB firms pushing Vendors to expand services

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Are SMB firms slow to embrace new technologies because they have to spend too much energy, time, and money pulling together technologies from many different IT providers?

Carrier’s need M&A Strategy

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May 19 2011, Fleet Owner, Sean Kilcarr, Senior Editor – M&A activity within the transportation and logistics sector should stay on an upswing, according to PwC.

Cultivating Supply Chain Experts

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May 5, 2011   :   Jennifer Chu of the  MIT News Office published a piece today highlighting an effort to build world class Supply Chain expertise around the globe.    In 2008,  MIT set up the Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) network under the direction of Yossi Sheffi.  Mr. Sheffi operates the MIT Center for Transportation and
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Georgia Logistics Summit, May 10 2011

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The 2011 Georgia Logistics Summit will focus on the rapidly changing logistics ecosystem and explore how to compete in six growing markets that offer true business and growth opportunity.  For more information click here.

Diesel Prices rise 11% from Feb to Mar 2011

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Many companies are looking for some relief. What solutions are you considering?

Oracle Open World – 2011

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Registrations are now being accepted for Oracle World 2011.  This year this world wide event is being held October 2 – 6 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.  Don’t miss the exciting OTM  exhibitions,events, and speakers.  Visit the Oracle Open World web site to register www.oracle.com/us/openworld/index.html

The National Industrial Transportation League, annual meeting – Nov 12-15 Atlanta GA

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2011 OTM Users Conference

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The 2011 OTM Conference will be held August 14-17 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The conference is designed to bring together users and potential users of the OTM software to share knowledge, ideas and experiences.

2011 OTM Conference
August 14-17, 2011
Loews Philadelphia
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19107

Oracle Delivers New Releases of Oracle Transportation Management and Oracle Global Trade Management

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Jan 10, 2011 08:00 ET

Enhancements Help Shippers and Logistics Services Providers Further Streamline Processes, Reduce Costs and Mitigate Risks