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reduction in “mis-picks” and a 50 percent decrease in truck shorts. In addition, training time for new workers now takes approximately 25 percent less time than it did prior to voice. “Many of our workers who struggled to meet and maintain minimum error rate requirements are now able to reach and exceed required levels,” says Jeff Williamson, vice president of warehouse operations for PFG. “Because our incentive system is tied to both productivity and error rates, voice has allowed more workers to earn incentives and bonuses, keeping them happier and more motivated.” Performance Food Group Company markets and distributes more than 68,000 national and private label food and food-related products to approximately 41,000 restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, schools, healthcare facilities and other institutions. Visit www.voxware.com. kilometers on just one liter of fuel.” Visit www.cn.ca. Cadec Global Releases upgrade Version of DeliveryTracker Cadec Global has a new version of DeliveryTracker, a configurable mobile application that “extends a company’s supply chain to the point of delivery.” DeliveryTracker 2.0 is an optional software component to Cadec’s fleet management systems. Capabilities include barcode scanning; full detail invoice/manifest; payment/credit handling; electronic signature capture; and in-cab printing. Cadec says DeliveryTracker enables fleets to collect data using the industry’s broadest range of handheld devices, including those from Honeywell/Handheld Products, Intermec and Motorola/Symbol. Data is conveyed as an XML file from the handheld to the Cadec on-board computer, and then relayed via wi-fi or cellular network back to the fleet’s central office, where it can be integrated with supply chain management or enterprise resource planning systems. Visit www.cadec.com. CN Online Calculator Shows ‘Green Advantage’ of Shipping Freight by Rail CN has unveiled an easy-to-use greenhouse gas emissions calculator that shows rail, particularly CN, is the right environmental choice for shipping freight. The new calculator, located at www.cn.ca/GHG_calculator, allows shippers to measure emissions savings for shipments using CN versus truck. Users simply select imperial or metric units, enter the distance and weight for the shipment, and click on the “calculate” button to get the results. James Foote, CN executive vice president for sales and marketing, says, “The new calculator is a powerful tool demonstrating the significant environmental and energy-saving benefits of using CN. “Rail emits six times less greenhouse gases than heavy trucks. Plus, rail consumes a fraction of the fuel to transport one ton of freight one kilometer. In fact, we can move one ton of freight 197 Motorcycle Maker Taps DHL for U.S., Canada Parts Delivery KTM North America, a motorcycle manufacturer, has named DHL to provide overnight express shipment of parts and accessories to KTM dealers across the U.S. and Canada, while providing the latest automated tracking, shipping and invoicing solutions. DHL will also be the official shipping provider for KTM racing teams, delivering bike parts and accessories needed at motor sport events. KTM is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of off-road, street motorcycles and ATVs. DHL will provide KTM with its domestic express and international services for delivery of motorcycle parts, accessories and safety gear from KTM’s distribution center in Cleveland, Ohio, to more than 350 KTM dealers across the U.S. and Canada. DHL will also transport specialized motorcycle parts and safety gear to KTM teams at competition venues in the U.S. Visit www.dhl.com. 28 JULY 2008 http://www.cn.ca http://www.voxware.com http://www.cadec.com http://www.cn.ca/GHG_calculator http://www.dhl.com

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