Effective Transportation Management Solutions

According to market research, the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) market had exceeded $1 billion in 2006. Through the years, the objective of a TMS implementation remains to be the achievement of customer service level requirements at the lowest possible cost.

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a software application, often web-hosted, that is used as part of logistics management especially for activities like managing shipping units, shipments that are outbound and intra-company, inbound shipment scheduling, bills of lading generation, carrier or transportation mode selection, freight bill auditing and payment and processing of loss and damage claims. These systems often feature a "dashboard" or a graphic user interface portal. The dashboard displays data according to key success factors that are relevant to the user.

Companies, especially those with complex supply chains, make use of TMS so as to manage and track shipments that may be carried by air, land or sea. Several shipment options are available for clients including truck, parcel, inter modal, private fleet, rail, or through domestic carriers. Some systems allow clients to track their shipments online. Other TMS incorporates Global Positioning System navigation technology to enable fleet managers to monitor and dispatch vehicles in accordance with shipment schedules. The advancement of technology has made it possible to transport goods in virtually any mode and integrating all these can be made simple with the right applications.

Transportation management solutions that have been developed are designed to automate a business firm's transportation network, both inbound and outbound. This instrument paves the way towards a more efficient day-to-day operations including source to shipment assignments. Moreover, by ensuring a smooth flow of these operational activities, relationships with suppliers and carriers may be strengthened. The benefits of integrating TMS into a company's operation strategy are not limited to the increased efficiency of the supply chain. By eliminating logistical problems, companies can focus on providing quality services to customers. Consequently, with high customer satisfaction, overall profitability of a firm will increase.

Management of transportation facilities is often associated with the concept of logistics and supply chain management. These two principles are primarily concerned with the smooth flow of certain goods from the supplier of a manufacturing firm to the end users which are the firm's customers. Aside from transportation, other important logistical concerns are inventory management, materials handling, warehousing, inventory management, and customer service. For various businesses in the United States, logistics make up 20 to 30 percent of total operating costs. By utilizing an ideal TMS program, it will be more convenient for business executives to plan and implement supply chain activities. In addition, performance efficiency of the entire supply chain will be guaranteed and the company will benefit from cost savings.

Most Transportation Management System programs are sold with perpetual licenses that may need only annual maintenance. They may also be offered with the option to avail of client hosting or with options for vendor hosting. With TMS, it is possible for clients to benefit from lowered freights, consolidation of routes, and various productivity advantages. Demand for TMS is expected to increase as companies that are still managing their transportation operations with traditional spreadsheets and faxes are expected to make the switch.

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CTA 2011: Armies Overview [p1/2]

A couple of players escaped the attention of my camera, notably a cryx venethrax/scaverous army. This was my first Warmachine & Hordes tournament ever, I took; *** (20pts) eKaya +3 WW Stalker - 10 Pureblood WW - 9 Gorax - 4 *** (30pts) eKaya +3 WW Stalker - 10 Gnarlhorn Satyr - 8 Pureblood WW - 9 Gorax - 4 Druid Wilder - 2 *** (40pts) eKaya +3 WW Stalker - 10 WW Stalker - 10 Gnarlhorn Satyr - 8 Pureblood WW - 9 Gorax - 4 Druid Wilder - 2 20: *Kromac +4 10 - WW Stalker 10 - WW Stalker 4 - Gorax 30: *Kromac +4 10 - WW Stalker 10 - WW Stalker 8 - Gnarlhorn Satyr 4 - Gorax 2 - Shifting Stones 40: *Kromac +4 10 - WW Stalker 10 - WW Stalker 8 - Gnarlhorn Satyr 4 - Gorax 6 - Min Wolfriders 2 - Shifting Stones 2 - Druid Wilder 2 - Blackclad Wayfarer

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Halloween Hotel Hunting in Salem, Massachusetts

By now, I think all the world knows that when it comes to Halloween, Salem, Massachusetts is the center of the universe. With Halloween's popularity growing every year to the point where it's now the second most popular holiday after Christmas, more and more serious Halloween fans are traveling to the Witch City during the month of October. The supernatural events and attractions, the harbor, waterfront and the historic witchcraft sites of this unique New England city are filled with an influx of visitors from all over the USA and beyond, all wanting to indulge their love of Halloween with fellow kindred spirits.  

So, what else does this group of revelers all have in common? Well, if they've traveled a considerable distance to be here, they'll need a roof over their heads before, during and after the big event, and that can be quite a challenge. I've seen "hotel panic" set in when first-time visitors realize that thousands of people are coming to Salem for that last weekend in October and they're all in need of rooms. So, believing that forewarned is forearmed, I'm going to try to give you an idea of what to expect in terms of lodging in Salem during the big event.

First, if you're a first-time visitor planning to come to Salem for Halloween and need a hotel room, it's probably already too late. Serious Halloween devotees who make the pilgrimage every year have very likely scooped up all the rooms in Salem's two major hotels: the Hawthorne and the Salem Waterfront. And knowing the score, they probably booked for this year shortly after they left town last year on November 1 (the saddest day of the year for Halloween lovers). So now that you know what you're up against, all is not necessarily lost. In addition to the two main hotels, Salem features about a dozen inns and bed-and-breakfasts. They're your next best bet to tie down a room within the city. From here, we need to expand outward. Salem is the county seat of Essex County. As the hub, it's surrounded by the cities and towns of Danvers, Peabody, Lynn, Swampscott, Beverly and Marblehead (with the Atlantic Ocean accounting for the remaining side). There are motels to be found in all of these spots and although you'd need to drive to Salem or take a taxi or some form of public transportation where it's available, it's not a long trip as each city or town is right across the Salem city line.

Then there's one other tactic to take when all else fails (and you've really waited far too long to find a room). You can stay in Boston. The capital city of Massachusetts is only about 17 miles south of Salem and has thousands of hotel rooms. You can arrive in Boston by car, train or plane and you can then easily take a pleasant trip to and from Salem by way of the commuter railroad or by bus. The train trip only takes about a half-hour and will deliver you within walking distance to Salem's downtown area, very close to the action. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority knows there are big doings in Salem on Halloween and schedules additional trains for the event. You might not actually be staying in town, but the silver lining is you won't need to deal with traffic jams or parking in Salem on October 31st.

So there you have it. Where there's a will - or a spell - there's a way to find a place to stay and enjoy the bewitching season in Salem - wherever you end up parking your broom!

Scott Burrell is a life-long Halloween fanatic who just never hung up his trick-or-treat bag. Living in the Salem, MA area, he plunges into the festivities with supernatural enthusiasm when October rolls around. With Halloween's popularity skyrocketing every year, Scott provides a guide to Salem hotels for the thousands of people traveling to Salem from all parts of the USA and beyond. His website, http://salemhalloweencity.com/ also features up-to-the-minute info on special events and costume parties plus full listings of eating places, historic highlights, haunted attractions and transportation tips for your visit to Salem, Massachusetts.

TRABAJO, POTENCIA Y ENERGIA - CTA Claretiano

Trabajo del Grupo Fuerza G (Carlos Caceres, Diego Molina, Nicolas Nicolini, Edu Saldaña, Adriana Sanchez) de CTA del Colegio Claretiano Prof. Juan Saldaña - Trujillo Peru Perú Clare Bodas de Oro 50 L Et Lux in Tenebris Lucet Ciencia Tecnologia y Ambiente Fisica

Chicago- "Questions 67 & 68" Promo- 1969

This is the original promo film for Chicago's very first single, "Questions 67 & 68". Released in 1969, it would become an international hit, but it wouldn't chart high in America until it was re-released in 1971. This video wasn't seen in Europe beyond 1969/1970. I don't believe it was ever seen in the US. So, this is likely a first for nearly everyone. It's kinda psychedelic and also a little annoying. Still, it's super rare and I'm happy to be able to share it with everyone. Enjoy!

Discurso de Pablo Micheli en el 2º Consejo Federal

Durante la apertura del 2º Consejo Federal de la CTA el 17 de Agosto de 2011

PACE Suburban Bus 1999 Orion 06.501 #6120 (Whistin' 50)

Take a ride with 1999 Pace Suburban Bus Orion VI #6120 in service from Davis Purple Line Station to Chicago's O'Hare Airport. This bus is one of 161 purchased and PACE's second foray into Low Floor buses. This particular bus's engine whistles from start to finish making it a good ride

CTA Part II

CTA Chick Corea Electric Band Live Montreux

CTA - California Transit Authority Band Montage

Video from the band CTA - California Transit Authority. Check it out. A must for fans of the band CTA, Chicago and Danny Seraphine. CTA's 'Full Circle' Now Available at Borders & Online! Drummer Danny Seraphine's trip back to the future, effectively tipping his hat to his past as a founding member of the Grammy award-winning band Chicago CTA's 'Full Circle' Now Available at Borders & Online! CTA (California Transit Authority) is drummer Danny Seraphine's trip back to the future, effectively tipping his hat to his past as a founding member of the Grammy award-winning band Chicago, with his feet firmly planted in the here and now. Aptly titled 'Full Circle', California Transit Authority's debut album brings Seraphine back to his roots. While CTA revisits early Chicago classics "Make Me Smile" and "Colour My World" on 'Full Circle', CTA isn't just a nostalgia trip. For example, "Make Me Smile" has been transformed into an instrumental, with Marc Bonilla recreating the vocal lines on guitar. In addition, Bonilla has also re-imagined many of Chicago's classic horn parts on his guitar. Another twist is vocalist Larry Braggs, the voice of Tower of Power since 2000. Aside from the re-workings of the Chicago tracks, 'Full Circle' revisits Bonilla's "Antonio's Love Jungle," which is given new life as Seraphine's human touch replaces the original's drum-machine rhythms; as well as "Something Different," the Cannonball Adderley track composed by a young Chuck Mangione. On "I'm The ...

Sahiti Donthula - Mukunda Mukunda dance1 - CTA Deepavali 2010

Sahiti Donthula and others performing Mukunda Mukunda dance from movie Dashavataram at Colorado Telugu Association Deepavali 2010 celebrations. Choreographed by Meghna, Kavya & Lavanya Yammanur, Sai Meghna Dance School, Denver CO

Polskie swieto 3 Maja, Chicago Belmont

Tak sie "bawi" Polonia na 3 Maja, ulica Belmont w Chicago ;)

MDCT/CTA Following Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma Pt 1

MDCT/CTA Following Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma Pt 1

CTA "L" Down Through The Years

On Nov 13, 2008, I 'm giving a noon hour video lecture at Chicago's Cultural Center and this is a 10 min promo shown at the Oct meeting of Central Electric Railfans' Assoc.

Chicago- Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is with Lyrics

Album: Greatest Hits

Travel Providers Strive to Meet the Needs of Disabled Travelers

For people with disabilities, the world of travel is broadening its scope to welcome and encourage those who, although physically challenged, are not being hindered by their disabilities. The U.S. Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) of 1986 prohibits airlines from discriminating on the basis on disability and affects accessibility features in terminals and aboard aircraft operated by U.S. and foreign airlines operating to, from and in the United States.

More than ever, travel providers are seeking ways to meet the needs of travelers with disabilities. Recently, Detroit's Northwest Airlines, Wayne County Airport Authority and Checker Sedan, the official luxury sedan service of Detroit Metro Airport, completed training sessions with staff from Leader Dogs for the Blind of Rochester. The group met specifically to learn how to meet the special needs of the blind and disabled when they're traveling.

"The Wayne County Airport Authority is totally in support of the efforts of Leader Dogs for the Blind to help our contractors and tenants - airlines and ground transportation providers - to be aware of the needs of the disabled," said Michael Conway, public affairs specialist at the airport. Positions, such as sky caps, who provide a high level of customer service and assist travelers, play key roles in helping travelers with disabilities reach their gates on time or receive the assistance they require.

Checker Sedan, which provides luxury sedan transportation at Detroit Metro, participated in the daylong session. The transportation provider has two converted vans with a portable ramp and wheelchair tie downs that can accommodate those who use power wheelchairs or wheelchairs that don't fold and won't fit in a vehicle's trunk.

"Our hope is that we can train these companies so they can be aware of what they are doing," Stafford said, "It's not hard at all to provide service to a disabled passenger; it's just a matter of information."

Some examples of disability etiquette include:

- Talk to the person, not to the person he or she is with.

- Call a person by name, not by a disability.

- Ask a disabled person if he or she needs help and how.

- Don't put a blind person in a wheelchair just "because it makes it easier for you to help them."

- Do not talk more loudly to blind people; their hearing is not impaired.

"Basically, you treat a person with a disability with respect and dignity as you would any other customer," said Stafford.

The hope is that a little basic information provided by Leader Dogs will go a long way. Travel providers usually find that travelers with disabilities appreciate the efforts of airports and companies who are familiar with the most beneficial ways to assist disabled passengers, if necessary. Those improvements not only make things better for disabled people, but can actually improve service for anyone.

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STALKER: [NMK] vs [ZDQ] Final CTA-Tournament SB

Финал CTA-Tournament SB между командами NMK и ZDQ, режим cta, 2 раунда по 20 минут. Итог матча 6-0 в пользу ZDQ. Приятного просмотра =)) Музыка: 1. Two Steps From Hell - Heart Of Courage 2. Don Diablo & Example - Hooligans 2 3. Teddybears - Devil's Music 4. X-Ray Dog - The System 5. Jimi Hendrix - Crosstown Traffic 6. Two Steps From Hell - Sons of War 7. Atticus Ross - Safe 8. Charlie Clouser - Saw

Virginia State Fair with Competitive Events

Each year you'll find Richmond, Virginia hosting its annual state fair from the end of September to the beginning of October. The backbone of the state fair tradition is the showing of local domesticated farm animals, both to educate the public and hopefully drum up business.

At this fair the agricultural exhibits are no different. Open Beef Cattle, Youth Beef Cattle, Cashmere Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, you name the farm animal and there's an exhibit for it at the state fair.

Just as animals will be pigging out to look good for the fair, you'll be pigging out while at the fair. There are lots of concessions to choose from with a variety of foods. Look for Old fashioned Phosphates and Ice Cream Soda, Roast Corn on the Cob, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Enchiladas, Chocolate Covered Bananas, and Quarter Pound Crab Cakes. You'll find when you visit the fair that there's just too much food to mention it all.

Another popular form of entertainment at the fair is the Hog Race. The Virginia State Fair hosts Rosaire's Royal Racing Pigs, "Hogs on the Run" is the name of the game. This show includes some audience participation and daily prizes.

People racing at the fair comes in the form of Lawn Mower Racing, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, and I suppose the Demolition Derby counts here too. The Lawn Mower Races are held in the Grandstand Arena and feature 4 classes of high performance lawn mowers that can reach speeds of 65 mph. Cowgirl Barrel Racing at the fair is part of the IPRA Rodeo held over the course of two days in the Equestrian Center. The Demolition Derby is fun to watch in the Grandstand Arena, just don't sit too close to where the cars are smashing into each other.

Each year the activities and entertainment at the fair varies, but you can always find the same basic brand of fun.

Gail Leino is known throughout the internet world as Mrs. Party. She has become the internet's leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies with clever themes. Her simple party planning approach demostrates how to use proper manners while teaching etiquette with organizational skills. She shares lots of interesting fun facts. See travel vacations for more tips and holiday spot destinations.

Phillip Morris - The Same Ones and Zeroes

- Directed by: Phillip Morris - Shot & Cut by: Mitch Nasser - Featuring: Emily Lukasewski (member of the Laboratory Dancers) This video is my first time I have ever been in the directors seat. Filmed entirely in Chicago. Music produced by Tha Truth Tella. From the album "The Truth Campaign" courtesy of 6 Rings Entertainment. For more information: phillipmorris.us http

Police-The Largest Street Gang in America part (6/6)

Police-The Largest Street Gang in America part (6/6) www.facebook.com

Chicago Loop: Brown Line Train

It was so beautiful out today but was the coldest day i think i have ever experienced. My eyelashes were freezing. Just a view of the beautiful city from the train facing east view of the loop.toward the end i dont know wtf i was doing, tha cam gets all shaky. enjoy;)