New tools simplify the creation of online workgroups. The software used by large airlines to manage everything from flight scheduling to booking flights and even food catering has been out of reach to many small and medium carriers. Although there is no shortage of standards to improve the connectivity of disparate applications over the Internet, a group of software vendors is now trying to provide a common protocol for transactional integrity. Global Logistics Technologies Inc., said it will provide 3PL, Mark VII Transportation Co. Inc., with a Web-based logistics system to manage shipping contracts in its network of more than 125 offices worldwide. Despite expected growth of e-marketplaces in next two years, analysts say shakeout is inevitable.
Manufacturer lets purchasing agents post bid proposals from desktops.
Online publishers support NewsML for tagging multimedia content. CA, Peoplesoft tune supply chain apps. Using e-mail to transmit important and sensitive company information is a common practice, but managing, safeguarding and archiving that information is often overlooked in the rush to meet urgent business needs. Semiconductor firm builds collaboration into its design process. A new company, Knowmadic Inc., last week released software for power users to reduce the time spent on repetitive content searching.