Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies - August 2008 - (Page 20) Packaging Management Solutions Provider Augments Services, Changes Name to packIQ TSI Solutions, which specializes in packaging management, is sporting a new moniker—packIQ—and has revamped its operations and services portfolio. “Along with our name change, we have invested in a new web site, new marketing collateral that details all the services we provide, additional associates to better serve our clients, and an even stronger commitment to client success,” says Kimberley Tanoury, director of marketing and business development. “Our goal is to help our customers identify the hidden costs tied up in their packaging supply chains and to reduce overall packaging costs by 30 to 40 percent by utilizing packIQ solutions.” Based in Williamston, S.C., packIQ services clients in such industries as aerospace and defense, automotive, lawn and garden, portable storage and power sports. Visit www.packIQ.com. Shenzhen Port Info Center Partners with INTTRA INTTRA, an e-commerce portal for the ocean freight industry, says it has partnered with SZEDI, one of the largest port information centers in China. SZEDI is authorized by the Shenzhen Government to provide EDI and value-added services, logistics information services, customs electronics declaration services and e-commerce services. “As we are providing EDI services and value-added application services to enterprises and governmental departments throughout the supply chain in South China we need a global partner that can provide us with the channel to quickly and securely transact with carriers to build up the e-commerce business between shippers and carriers,” says Zhou Jie, deputy general manager of SZEDI. “INTTRA’s knowledge of the shipping industry and its relationship with global carriers made it a perfect fit for SZEDI.” Visit www.inttra.com. “RedPrairie’s WMS plays a critical role in Sony Canada’s distribution operations,” says Rick Courtin, business process manager, Supply Chain Group, at Sony of Canada Ltd. “This new version allows us to enhance our capabilities; for example, enabling voice picking technology for cluster picking.” Visit www.RedPrairie.com. Sony Upgrades RedPrairie Warehouse Management System in Two Canadian DCs Sony of Canada has upgraded the RedPrairie warehouse management system in its distribution centers in Whitby, Ontario and Coquitlam, British Columbia. New functionality in the upgraded WMS includes voice picking from Vocollect Inc. The warehouses service all wholesale and retail sales throughout Canada. The wholesale group is responsible for marketing and sales of Sony products to consumers through a dealer network, and to professionals through multiple direct sales channels. The retail group operates approximately 80 Sony Style retail locations and is responsible for direct merchandising and sales of Sony and thirdparty products to consumers. OATSystems to Help Lowry Computer Clients ‘Harness RFID Power Faster Than Ever Before’ Lowry Computer Products, an RFID solution provider has partnered with OATSystems to deliver turnkey asset tracking and workin-process solutions for such industries as automotive, aerospace and consumer packaged goods. Deployed through Lowry’s RFID-certified Professional Services Division, OATSystems capabilities will enable businesses to improve local processes while delivering increased supply chain visibility across multiple and remote sites. The flexibility of the solution architecture enables businesses to deploy RFID business logic using a lightweight and low-cost infrastructure, while maintaining centralized systems management and control capabilities. 20 AUGUST 2008 http://www.packIQ.com http://www.inttra.com http://www.RedPrairie.com
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