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manner to cover the entire supply chain from bottling plant, logistics, and distributors to the end consumers. “Considering the magnitude of our operations, which continues to grow significantly, it has become imperative for us to bring greater efficiencies in our supply chain,” says G. A. Shirwaikar, executive director-LPG for HPCL. “We are happy to partner with IBM, as their global expertise in deploying such solutions would help HPCL strengthen its supply chain of LPG cylinders end to end, and finally result in significant operational benefits for the organization. We also expect to roll out this solution to other plants in India (an additional 42) besides extending it to dealers for an integrated supply chain.” Visit www.ibm.com. based on requests from shippers around the world. “This has the earmark of being an industry changing event as shippers and carriers have come together to architect this new e-commerce platform for the shipping industry,” says Ivan Latanision, vice president of product management for INTTRA. Visit www.inttra.com. Barcode Labeling Focus of New Global Trade Management Software Release from TradeBeam TradeBeam says the latest release of its global trade management software delivers new barcode label management functionality designed to strengthen buyer-supplier collaboration across borders. TradeBeam says barcode label management enhances the developer’s import management, order management and event management solutions by enabling suppliers and agents to create UCC-128 barcode labels and unique Serial Shipping Container Codes from existing information. This information is integrated with companies’ ERP systems and can be scanned at point of DSC Logistics Awarded Long-Term Contract from Maker of Equal Brand Sweetener DSC Logistics says it’s been awarded a three-year contract to provide logistics services to Merisant, a global marketer of low-calorie tabletop sweeteners. DSC ships Merisant’s Equal Sweetener products arriving from manufacturing plants in Illinois and Mexico to such retailers as Publix, Albertson’s, Super Valu, Meijer and Winn Dixie. DSC is providing all inbound and outbound transportation services, as well as transportation management (including freight tendering, freight bill auditing and carrier selection). “DSC was awarded the business for a number of reasons; primarily our ability to manage their network needs and provide data to ‘manage the category’,” says Ann Drake, DSC’s CEO. “DSC provided both a distribution model that would improve service and curb costs and a technology platform to manage their category with quick and accurate reporting. Corporate culture was also important to Merisant as they were looking to enter into a solid long-term partnership.” Visit www.dsclogistics.com. INTTRA Begins Series of Enhancements to Its Online Ocean Cargo Booking Portal INTTRA Link 2.0, reportedly the first release in a series being delivered on the new Booking 2.0 portal environment, is now available. INTTRA says it worked with 23 member carriers and customers, the leaders in ocean shipping, along with the input of many of INTTRA’s customers, to extend support for export and import haulage, full transport plans, specialized cargo details (hazmat, out of gauge, and atmospheric control) and regional process support. INTTRA Link Booking 2.0 is INTTRA’s EDI-enabled environment which is used by shippers and freight forwarders to reserve space on ocean going vessels. INTTRA Link Booking 2.0 leverages advancements in carrier system capabilities and drives even further improvements 28 OCTOBER 2008 http://www.inttra.com http://www.ibm.com http://www.dsclogistics.com

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