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LOGISTICS TODAY
NEWS and VIEWS
From the editors of
In This October 12, 2009 Issue:
Isuzu Introduces Priority Service Maintenance Program
DOT Issues Lithium Battery Shipping Advisory
rfXcel and Activant Partner for Drug Traceability
DHL Deploys Disaster Response Teams
Clear-View Technologies Retains Riverwood
TIA Announces Updated Temperature Controlled Course
LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES


Operations & Strategy
Isuzu Introduces Priority Service Maintenance Program
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. introduced a Priority Service Maintenance Program that guarantees preventive maintenance costs with fixed parts and labor expenses for three to six years depending on the term, mileage and utilization.
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DOT Issues Lithium Battery Shipping Advisory
Aviation and transportation safety officials warned of potential hazards of air shipment of lithium batteries.
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rfXcel and Activant Partner for Drug Traceability
Activant Solutions Inc. and rfXcel Corp. have signed a partnership agreement. The two will provide Activant customers with the ability to trace pharmaceuticals and ingredients from origin to destination, says rfXcel.
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Global Markets
DHL Deploys Disaster Response Teams
Deutsche Post DHL has deployed a Disaster Response Team (DRT) to Padang Airport in Indonesia at the invitation of the United Nations. The team has already started handling first incoming aircraft, bringing in medical supplies and generators, says DHL.
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Logistics Services
Clear-View Technologies Retains Riverwood
Clear View Technologies,, an innovator of real-time asset management systems for the hospitality and pharmaceuticals industries, has selected Riverwood Solutions for sourcing and supply chain management services.
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TIA Announces Updated Temperature Controlled Course
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) announced it will offer a newly updated and revised Internet based temperature control transportation course.
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News Review
LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES
These three were the articles most read in last week's edition.

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