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newsworthy: RedPrairie to be acquired by private equity firm; Descartes launches all-cash bid for Porthus
RedPrairie announces planned sale to New Mountain Capital. Meanwhile, Canada's Descartes makes offer for Belgium-based global trade management software specialist.
inbound: iPhone app a no go for DCs
iPhone bar-code scanning app may be cheap, says one analyst, but it can't stand up to the rigors of warehouse operations.
techwatch: Software that tracks your carbon (so you can cut it)
New carbon mapping software measures the CO2 generated by your supply chain and suggests ways to reduce it.
Transportation Management Systems: Shipper jitters lift TMS sales
Despite a lackluster economy, sales of transportation management software remain surprisingly strong. But it's not optimism that's fueling the growth; it's fear of the future.
inbound: Warehouse software now includes WERC benchmark metrics
Next View Software has integrated the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Benchmark Metrics into its Warehouse Management and Productivity solutions.
Supply Chain Execution Software: Does your software need a tune-up?
Spiraling costs and order fulfillment delays may be signs that your supply chain software needs some attention.
techwatch: Software developer working on "crystal ball for rates"
Transportation technology company says new model predicts truckload rates by lane a month out.
techwatch: What your WMS vendor doesn't want you to know
When it comes to providing support for warehouse management software, third-party maintenance firms can offer an attractive, low-cost alternative to vendors.
newsworthy: RedPrairie to go public
Supply chain management software and systems specialist announces plans for an initial public offering.
techwatch: "Managed services" offer shortcut for software users
A growing number of supply chain software vendors will not only sell you their apps but also run them for you.

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