DC Velocity - March 2010

Air apparent: The NewAir I.B. Express system is the latest inflatable cushioning system from Sealed Air. This versatile packaging system quickly creates Barrier Bubble material that can be used for cushioning as well as blocking and bracing applications. By quickly creating strong packaging materials on site and on demand, the NewAir I.B. Express system eliminates the need to store large amounts of bulky materials.

The compact NewAir I.B. Express system allows operators to create inflatable Barrier Bubble cushions with widths of 12 and 24 inches at workstations and a variety of other locations. The system is compatible with a number of batching options, such as the roll winder attachment, Instasheeter high-speed converting system, and Jet Stream delivery system. The NewAir I.B. Express system also includes options for film strength. (Sealed Air, www.sealedair.com)

Right-sizing inventory: Supply Chain Consultants’ newly released Inventory Analyzer (IA) provides a scientific way to identify pockets of non-productive inventory so a business can reduce working capital without jeopardizing its ability to meet other business goals. This new inventory management module is part of the company’s Zemeter family of supply chain management software tools.

The Inventory Analyzer software allows users to reduce inventories without adversely affecting customer service. It also provides executives with a clear, simple “bird’s eye view” of total cash reductions achievable across materials and plants. The software updates inventory status continuously and tracks ongoing progress against goals. Supply Chain Consultants says the IA product can deliver measurable results within 30 days. (Supply Chain Consultants, www.supplychain.com)

Adios, shipments: American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) now offers daily nonstop Boeing 767-300 cargo service to Madrid, Spain, from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The service to Madrid’s Barajas International Airport (MAD) is AA Cargo’s third venture into the Spanish market, and it complements the carrier’s existing service between New York and Barcelona and between Miami and Madrid.

The increased access to Spain is designed to meet the growing needs of freight forwarders and create new opportunities for the exchange of goods between the United States and Europe. Spain’s Madrid Barajas, the country’s largest and busiest airport, is located eight miles northeast of central Madrid. (American Airlines Cargo, www.AACargo.com)

Going vertical: Stanley Vidmar has rebranded its vertical lift system. Now known as the Vidmar Vertical, this automated storage and retrieval system can manage up to 132,000 pounds of material from the convenience of one computer console. The compact storage solution saves time in the storage and retrieval of items and ultimately leads to savings through more efficient processes. With Vidmar Vertical, a business can save up to 75 percent of its floor space, according to the company.

Vidmar Vertical increases productivity through faster order picking and reduced travel distance, and is ergonomically designed to help limit overreach while lifting. By integrating with host software, the vertical lift system increases inventory organization and provides access through drawer number, part number, or part description. (Stanley Vidmar, www.StanleyVidmar.com)

Unlimited mileage: ALK Technologies Inc. has launched PC-Miler|Web, an Internet-based version of its PC-Miler software for owner operators, fleets, brokers, or anyone else who needs instant, accurate mileage for rate calculation or truck-specific driving directions and maps. The new service is available on the Web through any Internet-connected computer, in the office, at home, or on the road.

PC-Miler|Web replaces ALK’s Web service, eMiler.com, with upgrades that include street-level and hazardous materials routing and routes for an unlimited number of stops. The new service also offers additional reports and mapping functionality. Since it is hosted on the Internet through a tier-one data center, regular updates are available to all users as they are made at no additional cost.

Pricing for PC-Miler|Web is based on a monthly subscription fee rather than eMiler’s per-route charges. (ALK Technologies Inc., www.pcmiler.com/web)

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