LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property October 19, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/209 OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --ATC Logistics & Electronics Adds Transportation Management ATC Logistics & Electronics (ATCLE), a subsidiary of ATC Technology Corp. (ATC), has introduced a transportation management system (TMS) to help customers reduce transportation expense. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/atc-logistics-electronics-transportation-management-1019/ --ClickSoftware Acquires AiPoint ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of AiPoint, a company that develops and sells shift planning solutions. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/clicksoftware-acquires-aipoint-1019/ --Oldest Working Barcode Device Discovered Mobile technology services company Ryzex announced it has found what it believes to be the oldest working barcode device. As part of "The Big Upgrade" competition sponsored by Psion Teklogix, the company invited entries over a two-month period. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/oldest-working-barcode-device-discovered-1019/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logistics Today Digital Magazine is the premier resource devoted exclusively to serving the needs of senior-level supply chain, transportation, distribution and logistics operations managers. The issue is emailed to digital subscribers twice a month--providing you most updated news and trends in timely manner. Click Here (http://penton.ebookhost.net/lt/7) , to view the most recent digital issue or receive your issue via email by subscribing now( https://penton-sub.halldata.com/site/PEN000876TAnew/init.do ---------------------------------------- --UPP Technology Delivers H1N1 Vaccine Registration System Upp Technology has developed and delivered a Web-based solution for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to perform data collection and reporting and to accommodate thousands of vaccine providers' ordering and reporting needs. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/upp-technology-delivers-vaccine-registration-system-1019/ GLOBAL MARKETS --Cargo Protection Group Sees Record Growth Despite the economic downturn, the Transported Asset Protection Association shows growth. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/cargo-protection-group-record-growth-1019/ --Produce Industry Leaders Seek Harmonization A group of some 50 produce industry leaders from every stage of the supply chain came together to begin work on a major initiative to drive harmonization of standards and audits for Good Agricultural Practices. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/produce-industry-leaders-seek-harmonization-1019/ LOGISTICS SERVICES --Barr-Nunn Celebrates 27 years Barr-Nunn has grown to a fleet of 500 trucks and 1,600 trailers since it was founded in 1982. Started by Bob Sturgeon as Sturgeon Truck Lines with 10 trucks, the company later bought Barr-Nunn and merged the two operations. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/barr-nunn-celebrates-years-1019/ --Evans Network Acquires Assets of Land Transportation The Evans Network of Companies will expand into new areas with the acquisition of the container drayage, domestic truckload, and brokerage assets of Land Transportation and Phoenix Transit and Logistics, the company said. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/evans-network-acquires-assets-land-transportation-1019/ --September Rail Intermodal Numbers Highest in 2009 September intermodal units were the hightest since November 2008 says the Assocation of American Railroads (AAR). To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/september-rail-intermodal-numbers-highest-1019/ NEWS REVIEW --LAST WEEK'S MOST READ ARTICLES These three were the articles most read in last week's edition. *DOT Issues Lithium Battery Shipping Advisory (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/news/dot-lithium-battery-advisory-1012) Aviation and transportation safety officials warned of potential hazards of air shipment of lithium batteries. *DHL Deploys Disaster Response Teams (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/news/dhl-disaster-response-1012) 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. *TIA Announces Updated Temperature Controlled Course (http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/news/tia-temperature-controlled-course-1012) The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) announced it will offer a newly updated and revised Internet based temperature control transportation course. You are subscribed as #email# We encourage your comments and suggestions. Your opinions about the logistics industry hold value and we would like to assist in expressing them. 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