Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies - August 2008 - (Page 24) fastest growing exporters. The on-demand platform connects partners, translates the incoming data and then provides Web-based applications that allow Suzano’s logistics management teams in South America, North America and Europe to monitor and control the movement of its global containerized freight. With annual sales revenues of more than $2.6bn and annual production capacity for 1.55 million tons of market pulp and 1.61 million tons of paper, Suzano is one of the largest vertically integrated producers of pulp and paper in Latin America. “We have a huge ocean transportation network and have been looking for a proven system to get us the shipment status information we need,” says Ana Paula Trilho, Suzano international logistics manager. “GT Nexus has not only helped us achieve global visibility but has also empowered us to improve our supply chain management processes across our organization.” GT Nexus says its portal comes pre-integrated to most of the world’s top carriers and 3PLs, which enables new customers to get up and running quickly with high data quality levels. With the shipment status data standardized, a customer gets a deeper understanding of its logistics performance across partners, which enables a more proactive supply chain management approach. Visit www.gtnexus.com. with Con-way Freight once they successfully complete their military occupational training. The Army Reserve and Con-way Freight will work together to recruit, license and offer training reciprocity to qualified soldier candidates entering the freight transportation field. “We are proud to have Con-way Freight, a company that has a strong reputation for supporting the U.S. military, as an employer partner,” says Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz. “Our partnership will provide soldiers with opportunities to apply the unique skills and experience they have gained in the Army Reserve to the civilian workforce.” “The brave men and women of the Army Reserve are well known for their leadership, teamwork and professionalism. They understand esprit de corps and they bring a level of experience and work ethic to the job that’s a tremendous asset for our organization,” says John G. Labrie, Con-way Freight president. Visit www.con-way.com/freight. Internet Service Provider Taps GlobalLogic to Design Inventory, Workflow Management System for Clients SaiNet Corp., an internet service provider, web hosting and software development company in Japan, has chosen GlobalLogic to lead the design and development of its VoiceNavi Data System, which is a voice-based inventory and workflow management system for high-tech manufacturing and logistics industries. “We chose GlobalLogic for its specialized technical capabilities invoice recognition, workflow and embedded technology,” says Taro Inoue, chairman and CEO of SaiNet. “Our partnership with GlobalLogic enables us to expand our services to a broader range of customers, all without compromising quality or falling behind on schedule.” SaiNet’s VoiceNavi Data System will allow its enterprise users to leverage voice recognition for data input in situations when a PC cannot be used in the work environment, such as transportation and inventory of foodstuffs or hazardous materials. Visit www.globallogic.com. Army Reserve, Con-way Freight Jointly Train Soldiers for Civilian Careers in Trucking The U.S. Army Reserve and LTL carrier Con-way Freight have a new program they feel will allow each organization to recruit, train and employ individuals interested in both serving the nation and pursuing a career in the commercial freight transportation industry. The agreement provides soldiers opportunities for employment DHL Named Lead Transport Provider for Airbus; Releases Version 8.0 of PC-Based Shipping Solution Airbus has signed a five-year agreement naming DHL as the aircraft manufacturer’s lead transport provider. DHL will implement its full transportation system, lead logistics provider control tower and 24 AUGUST 2008 http://www.con-way.com/freight http://www.gtnexus.com http://www.globallogic.com
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