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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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NEWS RELEASE
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Press Contact: Aimee Ortiz, LogicTools
888-265-4706 or Email
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SMC³ to Sponsor LogicTools Symposium & User Group Events
Best Practices for Managing the Global Supply Chain: September 14-15, Chicago
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Chicago - July 11th, 2006: LogicTools, Inc. (www.logic-tools.com), a leader in supply chain planning solutions, announced today that LTL technology provider SMC³ has signed on as a sponsor for Supply Chain Excellence 2006: Best Practices for Managing the Global Supply Chain, September 14-15 in Chicago.
"We are pleased to sponsor and exhibit at the symposium and user group events," says Brad Gregory, Director of Sales and Software Alliances at SMC³. "LogicTools and SMC³ collaborate in a variety of ways to give industry consultants, distributors, logistics service providers, manufacturers and retailers the tools they need to optimize their supply chains."
SMC³’s RateWare® shipment rating technology adds an important pricing component to the LogicNet Plus solution. RateWare also incorporates LTL carrier rate bases, including SMC³’s industry-standard CzarLite® base rates, to foster an accurate and complete view of shipment pricing for more informed business decisions. The CzarLite rates are seamlessly integrated with LogicTools supply chain planning applications as well as ERP, TMS and WMS systems. This integration helps maximize LogicTools’ ability to complement ERP/APS systems, creating breakthrough operational improvements.
The symposium and user conference is the premier forum to meet analysts and practitioners and learn about the latest industry developments, trends, and technology for supply chain professionals. Topics will include off-shoring and globalization, supply chain uncertainty, sourcing strategies, inventory positioning, best practices in lean product development and strategies for optimizing global supply networks. Leaders from industry and academia such as Accenture, Gartner, GE Healthcare, Limited Brands, MIT, Pepsi-Americas, SAP and others will present.
Registrations for Supply Chain Excellence 2006 are being accepted online at: www.supplychain2006.com. Contact Aimee Ortiz at 888-265-4706/info@logic-tools.com for additional information.
About LogicTools
LogicTools (www.logic-tools.com) a leading provider of supply chain planning solutions was founded in 1995 by David Simchi-Levi, Professor of engineering systems at MIT. LogicTools provides the expertise, software, services and support that enable comprehensive supply chain planning processes in a variety of industries. LogicTools’ suite of supply chain planning solutions includes network design, inventory planning, and multi-site production sourcing. LogicTools is an SAP software partner.
About SMC³
SMC³ (www.smc3.com) is the foremost provider of data, technology and education as an integrated solution to the freight transportation community. SMC³’s core competency is its pricing expertise, which it delivers through data services and technology tools that simplify processes and promote collaboration between buyers and sellers of transportation services. The company also partners with leading transportation software developers for complete interoperability.
Throughout the year SMC³ offers educational programs that focus on key industry issues and advanced learning. These well-attended events are noted for their content, speakers and networking opportunities. The company currently serves more than 5,000 customers operating throughout the contiguous United States, Canada and Mexico. SMC³’s customer base covers all aspects of freight movement, and includes shippers, carriers, logistics service providers and freight-payment companies.
Media Contact
LogicTools: Aimee Ortiz, Director of Marketing 888-265-4706 or Email
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