Tag: USA

IntelliTrack announces improved package tracking applications

Posted by | Apr 19, 2007 | |

IntelliTrack, Inc., developer of barcode, RFID and wireless software, announced a new software upgrade to improve mailroom management. IntelliTrack’s software program, Package Track, decreases the amount of time spent identifying and redistributing incoming packages within an organization’s mailroom. The newest version, 3.1, utilizes a SQL backend database in addition to efficient carrier and tracking number identification found in each barcode for incoming packages.

Incoming packages from major carriers such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and USPS are scanned and entered into the Package Track database. Packages are then tracked through the chain of custody from the moment a package is received from the carrier, until the final recipient signs for it. Packages are delivered to the recipient, scanned, and a signature is captured on the hand-held device to document proof of delivery.

Performance improvements include faster portable data terminal (PDT) response by eliminating the delay in recipient queries and selection for each package. This feature is instrumental for larger organizations with abundant lists of potential mail recipients. When using previous versions of the software, larger databases would take several minutes to locate each desired recipient requiring the user to scroll through lengthy lists. With Package Track SQL version 3.1, recipients can be instantly identified accelerating mailroom management processes.

Along with performance improvements, Package Track now has the ability to read larger barcodes up to 55 characters. With user definable tracking formats, each barcode can define what carrier is in control of each package. The tracking number is automatically extracted from each barcode and easily defined on a portable data computer after the barcode is scanned.

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New postal rules could end small periodicals

Posted by | Apr 19, 2007 | |

The Governors of the United States Postal Service recently approved most of a plan for rate hikes set out for it by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the body that oversees the postal service. Included among the rate hikes that were approved are an increase of the cost of a stamp to 41 cents and a new pricing structure based on the shape of the package.

While these make sense, there are facets of the new plan that the governors sent back to the PRC for reconsideration. Among these is a plan that would increase the cost of mailing for periodicals based on several factors, including the number of periodicals sent, the weight of the periodicals, and how mixed together multiple periodicals are, which can lower the cost. This plan, which has 55 different pricing rates, was devised instead of a plan the USPS originally sent the PRC which would have increased all periodicals cost by about 12 percent.

Unfortunately for small to medium sized periodicals, this plan could greatly increase the cost of mailing out issues. The cost could increase up to 41 percent for some publications, according to a press release from the USPS. For example, The Nation, an influential left-leaning magazine based in Washington, D.C., reported that the new rules would increase their cost of mailing by USD 500,000, an increase they say could put them out of business.

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Postal Service faces new challenges

Posted by | Apr 17, 2007 | |

Even with postage rates going up, the Postal Service expects a deficit this year as struggles with a swiftly changing communications market, Postmaster General John Potter said Tuesday.
“The dynamics of the 21st century communications market have altered — forever — the basic assumptions of postal economics,” Potter said in remarks prepared for the House Oversight and Government Reform postal subcommittee.

The rapid growth of electronics communications have resulted in declines in lucrative first-class mail, though lower-cost advertising mail continues to increase.

In addition, private companies have taken a growing share of the package and rapid delivery market.

“Competition exists for every piece of mail that we move through our system,” Potter said.

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Day Software announces new digital asset management solution

Posted by | Apr 17, 2007 | |

Day Software is releasing a new, standalone digital asset management solution. Part of Communique, Day’s enterprise content management suite, Communique Digital Asset Management (CQ DAM) is the first to fully leverage a Java Content Repository (JCR) that is JSR 170-based, the industry standard for content access. The only native JCR-standard-compliant DAM solution available, CQ DAM is expected to distribute in mid-2007.

Delivering unparalleled global asset distribution and sharing through a centralized storage system, Day’s CQ DAM provides global, enterprise-wide access to digital assets via the web. The new solution includes essential DAM services such as a powerful metadata management engine, comprehensive version control, user and workgroup management, as well as integration with relevant third-party tools.

“Companies worldwide have witnessed a rich-media revolution, whereby Web content, images, audio and video have all become business-relevant media types,” said Michael Moppert, Chairman and CEO.

Day’s CQ DAM also provides intellectual property protection by creating dynamic rules for each asset or asset class, in order to control access and user rights. The system includes the ability to watermark and track digital information, and control the use of individual components. The product also offers a powerful workflow engine that enables the implementation of cross-organizational processes for content creation, editing, approval processing, quality control, metadata management, distribution and archival.

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FedEx Truckload Brokerage launches

Posted by | Apr 17, 2007 | |

FedEx Custom Critical, Inc. has introduced a new company to meet customers’ truckload shipping needs—FedEx Truckload Brokerage.

The new company, officially opened for business Jan. 2, 2007, offers customers full-service truckload brokerage solutions. Options range from brokerage solutions for regular, dry-van freight to oversized pieces requiring flatbed trailers. Additional resources can also be utilized for shipments requiring temperature control.

Customers who call FedEx Truckload Brokerage work directly with a logistics account manager. The account manager handles all aspects of the shipment, from initial setup to finding the right carrier and providing the final invoice. These capabilities are available for customers throughout the continental United States.

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