Trucking Technology Report - Aug. 2
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Supply Chain Links Aim for Real-Time Data
Rather than compete on the basis of products, supply chains are often the point of competition for many companies, says AMR Research supply chain analyst Chris Newton. "The goal is to link your internal operations with your suppliers, logistics providers and even customers, so that you can share as much information as possible as quickly as possible." Yet the ideal supply chain, complete with real-time collaboration and information sharing, efficient product flow, end-to-end supply systems, and high margins, has yet to be realized.
Vendors in supply chain management may also offer some insight into the future business-to-business (B2B) supply chain world. Deciding a B2B online market venue must take a back seat to internal concerns setting up an integrated supply chain operation can give rise to its own e-marketplace. An internally bolstered supply chain system, analysts say, will allow those companies to compete in a B2B e-commerce market that could be worth up to $5.7 trillion by 2004, according to AMR Research. eCRM (08/00) P. 6; Roberts-Witt, Sarah L.
Ericsson Rolls out Much Faster Wireless
Ericsson revealed yesterday a digital wireless technology called CDMA 2000 that can provide Internet data at speeds 10 times faster than current services. The technology can deliver data at a rate of 144,000 bps, which is twice as fast as the most advanced modem. The faster rates could provide more efficient Internet services for handheld users.If wireless service providers adopt CDMA 2000, the service could be available commercially as early as next year. Orange County Register Online (08/02/00); Chmielewski, Dawn C.
LaserShip.com Selects Descartes for Web Delivery Operation
LaserShip.com, an online network of same-day delivery companies in the United States, has authorized Descartes' DeliveryNet software to be used for distributing e-commerce buys to businesses and consumers. Lasership.com links Web sites to over 225 courier companies, and will use Descartes software to improve routing capabilities.Blake Averill, president of LaserShip.com, said the network of regional couriers will meet the consumer demands for immediate delivery of purchases. Journal of Commerce Online (07/31/00)
Bell Atlantic Upheld for New York Service
A ruling that enabled Bell Atlantic to become a long-distance provider in New York state was upheld in federal court Tuesday.In December, the FCC approved Bell Atlantic's bid to provide long-distance in New York, making the telco the first regional Bell to enter the long-distance market. However, AT&T appealed the FCC's decision, contending that Bell Atlantic participated in anticompetitive practices.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously upheld the FCC's ruling. Judge David S. Tatel wrote in the opinion that the court did not find error with the FCC's determination that Bell Atlantic was in compliance with the Telecom Act of 1996. The three judges on the panel ruled that the FCC had accurately reviewed Bell Atlantic's compliance with competition guidelines.
Bell Atlantic changed its name to Verizon Communications after its merger with GTE. Washington Post (08/02/00) P. E3; Hebert, H. Josef
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