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TM Logistics has selected Tranman software from VT Software, to manage its fleet of 200 vehicles and 300 trailers. TM Logistics, part of Taylors of Martley, operates from 16 company and customer-owned sites nationally.
Kewill Systems has bought CSF GmbH, a provider of freight forwarding and customs clearance solutions in the German and Swiss markets, for £3 million.
Ramage Distribution has invested £750,000 in an upgrade of its IT systems.
WH Smith has reduced its shrinkage from £7m a year to £700,000 a year, by making changes to its IT infrastructure.
Map&Guide has launched a new scheduling program that visualises orders, routes and vehicles on a map. The Map&Guide planner uses a geographic scheduler to plan realistic schedules that minimise time and distance while also allowing for driving breaks and
RedPrairie has bought BlueCube Software. RedPrairie says the acquisition will provide a cornerstone for RedPrairie’s revolutionary E2e consumer-driven strategy.
TDG has upgraded its warehouse management system to an AIX MARC, which it is running on an IBM ISeries I570 Processor, at its Pocklington site in Yorkshire.
Cybit, a telematics provider, has launched Fleetstar-MRM, which it says includes major new enhancements to its Fleetstar-Online fleet and asset management solution.
Paragon Software Systems is working with Harrods, to streamline the planning and enhance the service of its home delivery operation.
