LT_NEWS AND VIEWS _ A Penton Media Property December 7, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/logisticstoday/v/226 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The field proven 3G powerhouse. Empower your mobile workers with the rugged, flexible 3G MC75 and make potentially tough situations easier. Click here for your FREE 2G/3G Whitepaper today to learn more. Go to http://promo.symbol.com/27143 ---------------------------------------- OPERATIONS & STRATEGY --E-Freight Aims to Take the Paper Out of Air Cargo DHL is partnering with IATA in its global e-freight initiative to streamline airfreight processes. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/efreight-aims-paper-out-air-cargo-1207/ --Gartner Acquires AMR Research Analyst firm Gartner has acquired rival analyst firm AMR Research for $64 million with the intent of enhancing its services for supply chain professionals. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/gartner-acquires-amr-research-1207/ --Harley-Davidson Canada Cuts Resource Costs With TMS Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada has deployed a transportation management solution from Descartes to reduce resource and customer service costs. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/harley-davidson-canada-cuts-resource-cost-tms-1207/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Download Your Research Report on Hoshin Planning Through The Supply Chain Focusing on collaboration up and down the supply chain, this report draws from research polling hundreds of manufacturers and is applicable to companies large and small. Using the concept of hoshin kanri, the research discusses creating shared goals in demand and supply planning. 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To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/new-process-model-china-us-trade-lane-1207/ LOGISTICS SERVICES --Rosenau Transport Gains Real-Time Visibility to Customers LTL carrier Rosenau Transport will provide real-time visibility to its customers thanks to its use of the Cheetah Freight solution. To view the full article go to: http://logisticstoday.com/logistics_services/rosenau-transport-realt-time-visibility-customers-1207/ ---------------------------------------- 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 once a month--providing you most updated news and trends in timely manner. 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Roughly 600 employees will be impacted. *RedPrairie Plans to Go Public (http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/redprairie-plans-public-1130/) RedPrairie, a provider of warehouse management systems, hopes to raise more than $172 million through an initial public offering. *Maritime Industry Challenged to Rid Seas of Pirates (http://logisticstoday.com/global_markets/maritime-industry-challenged-rid-seas-pirates-1130/) The ITF has issued a challenge to the maritime industry to rid the seas of pirates. 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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