But did you also know that in 2011, more than $165 billion of transactions among more than 300 businesses were automated with Airclic’s software? Leading organizations including Iron Mountain, US Foods and DB Schenker embraced our technology to transform how their businesses operated – removing costly, time-consuming and error-prone paper processes.

There are a few other things you may not know about Airclic, too. Did you know that we work with 7 out of the top 10 3PLs as well as leading supply chain innovators such as Staples and Cardinal Health? Or that 3 of the top food distributors in the US use Airclic’s software? Did you also know that our Perform products help businesses save up to $400 per truck, per month?

There’s a lot you may not know about Airclic, so for more interesting facts and figures – click around our website and as always, check back here for all the latest, up to date news!

Thanks!

Mike

Next week, Airclic is heading to Orlando for the 2012 FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference. We will be showcasing our Food Perform product throughout the conference, as well as participating in sessions with leaders throughout the food industry.

The FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference is a unique event designed to help retailers and manufacturers foster best practices and learn about new technologies to help them reduce costs and gain a competive advantage.

With those objectives, there’s no better forum for Airclic to showcase Food Perform – proven to deliver compelling ROI by eliminating costly paper processes and increasing customer retention by improving delivery accuracy.

If you’re going to be at The FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference, be sure to stop by booth #19 or click here to schedule an appointment.

Hope to see you there!
Mike

Airclic to showcase its leading mobile supply chain software for food distributors at booth #19

Trevose, PA – January 17, 2012 – Airclic, a provider of cloud-based software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations worldwide, will be exhibiting at the 2012 FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference being held January 22-24 in Orlando. Airclic will be showcasing Food Perform®, its cloud-based, mobile software for food distributors, at booth #19.

Airclic’s Food Perform® is proven to deliver compelling ROI by eliminating costly invoicing paper processes and increasing customer retention by improving delivery accuracy and reducing overages, shortages and damages (OS&D).

“The FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference provides an effective forum for industry leaders to share new technologies and best practices,” said Mike Lee, CEO, Airclic. “Our Food Perform® product helps food distributors reduce costs and ensures deliveries are made as expected, every time, without OS&Ds or errors.”

Marking its third year, the FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference provides retailers and manufacturers with the unique opportunity to participate in interactive discussions and best-in-class sessions to learn about new technologies and establish joint ventures that foster supply chain efficiency.

Schedule an appointment with Airclic at the FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference or call 800-854-0473.

About Airclic
Airclic is the leading provider of proven, cloud-based mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations worldwide. The Company’s industry-specific products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. Annually, more than $165 billion of business transactions are automated on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit www.airclic.com.

Happy New Year! We hope your holidays were filled with joy, family and laughter. This holiday season, Airclic was proud to once again, support the Air Charity Network, an amazing organization that arranges flights for people in need of medical care, as well as flights for military families and disaster response missions.

Did you know, every 24 minutes a child or adult in need is being flown through the generous volunteer and donor resources of the Air Charity Network? In fact, approximately 90 percent of all non-emergency charitable flights in the U.S. are coordinated through Air Charity. The team at Airclic is happy to support such a great cause and happy that friends of Airclic were able to help us do so.

Because the Air Charity Network relies solely on donations, we encourage you to learn more about the work they do at www.aircharitynetwork.org.

Thanks again for being a part of the Airclic family and we look forward to another successful year together!

Mike

Annual Donation Helps Support Families in Need of Flights to Specialized Healthcare Facilities

Trevose, PA – January 10, 2012 – Airclic, a global provider of software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, today announced that it has made its fourth annual donation, on behalf of its customers, to the Air Charity Network, providing access for people in need to specialized health care facilities or destinations due to family, community or national crisis.

“Our team understands the importance of turning business success into charitable community work,” said Mike Lee, CEO, Airclic. “We are honored to be able to provide the Air Charity Network with this donation as a token of our admiration and appreciation for the commendable work that they do each and every day for families in need.”

The Air Charity Network arranges flights for people in need of medical care, as well as flights for military families and disaster response missions. Every 24 minutes a person is flown through the generous volunteer and donor resources of Air Charity Network, which is comprised of seven independent member organizations identified by specific geographical service areas.

“We are honored to, once again, be the recipients of Airclic’s holiday donation,” said Larry Camerlin, President of Angel Flight Northeast and member of Air Charity Network. “Because passengers are never charged for flights and our organization exists solely through donations, the ongoing generosity from donors like Airclic is truly what allows Air Charity to continue to help those in need.”

To learn more about Air Charity Network, please visit http://www.aircharitynetwork.org.

About Airclic
Airclic is the leading provider of mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations. The Company’s industry-specific, Cloud-based products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. Annually, more than $165 billion of business transactions globally are automated on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit www.airclic.com.

Happy New Year! It’s a great time to be making resolutions in both your personal and professional life. We went ahead and identified a few resolutions to consider for your business operations this year:

1) Remove Paper

Companies can save up to $400 per truck, per month by removing paper and paper processing costs from the delivery process, and reducing delivery errors by more than 65 percent. That is significant cost savings to a company’s bottom line over the course of one year.

2) Reduce Mistakes

Keep your customers happy by ensuring that they get what they ordered, when they ordered it each and every time. The cost of credits and lost items can really add up, but the cost of a customer is tremendous. Make sure you’re mistake-free with functionalities such as proof of delivery and signature capture.

3) Work faster

Automate cumbersome paper-based processes, increase communication and streamline operations with mobile technology. Doing your job faster will increase customer retention and save money for your business.

How will your company be improving its supply chain this year? Leave us a comment below.

Thanks!

Mike

Annual FL100 listing highlights leading software and technology providers

Trevose, PA — December 15, 2011 — Airclic, a global provider of software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, today announced it was included on the eighth-annual FL100 listing by Food Logistics Magazine, the only publication dedicated exclusively to the grocery and foodservice distribution supply chain.

Each year, the editors of Food Logistics recognize 100 software and technology providers that better enable grocery and foodservice distributors and manufacturers to realize their business goals. This year, the publication focused on solution providers that are helping their customers differentiate themselves in the marketplace, while simultaneously facilitating improved safety and traceability throughout the supply chain.

“With the passage of the FDA’s landmark Food Safety and Modernization Act, the entire food and beverage sector is under increased pressure to improve safety and traceability throughout the supply chain. In addition, the ongoing globalization of food supply chains demands closer collaboration with suppliers and enhanced visibility from farm to fork,” notes Lara L. Sowinski, editor-in-chief at Food Logistics. “Technology is a powerful tool that can ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and serve as a market differentiator in today’s highly competitive environment.”

“As the FDA continues to pass new regulations and enhanced supply chain visibility becomes even more imperative, the entire food industry will need to adapt to the changing landscape, and the FL100 is an excellent resource for the industry on the leading technology available,” said Mike Lee, CEO of Airclic. “Our Cloud-based mobile supply chain software, Food Perform®, provides foodservice distributors with complete visibility into their operations – allowing them to trace products, reduce costs and gain a competitive advantage in the evolving market.”

The FL100 recipients are featured in the November/December 2011 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.

About Airclic

Airclic is the leading provider of mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations. The Company’s industry-specific, Cloud-based products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. Annually, more than $75 billion of business transactions globally are automated on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit www.airclic.com.

About Food Logistics

Food Logistics is published by Cygnus Business Media, a leading diversified business-to-business media company. The publication serves the information needs of executives involved in various aspects of the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods supply chain. Through our print and online products, we provide news, trends, and best practices that help more than 24,000 grocery and foodservice suppliers, distributors, and retailers make better business decisions. Visit us online at www.foodlogistics.com.

Great news! Food Logistics Magazine has selected Airclic for inclusion in the 2011 FL100 Listing, which highlights software and technology providers that allow grocery and foodservice distributors and manufacturers to realize their business goals.

This year, the publication focused on solution providers that are helping their customers differentiate themselves in the marketplace, while simultaneously facilitating improved safety and traceability throughout the supply chain, in wake of the passing of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA).

FSMA has played a key role in the food industry this past year, as companies are now searching for new ways to increase visibility into their supply chains to ensure their products are being delivered fresh and safe for consumers. Companies are looking to advanced mobile supply chain technologies to trace items through the entire distribution process, in an effort to prevent spoilage and also meet compliance standards. Mobile software, such as Airclic’s Food Perform®, is a key solution for the future of the food industry.

The complete FL100 listing is featured in the November/December 2011 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.

What are your thoughts on FSMA? Leave us a comment below.

Thanks,

Mike

Mobile supply chain software product to improve operational efficiencies by eliminating manual paper processes

Trevose, PA – December 13, 2011 – Airclic, a global provider of software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, today announced that WT Burdens, a leading UK-based supplier of civil engineering, building materials and expert logistics services, will implement Airclic’s Order Perform® to eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiencies.

WT Burdens will deploy devices, backed by in-life hardware support from British Telecom. These devices, combined with Airclic’s Order Perform will improve efficiencies, accuracies and eliminate paper manifests for WT Burdens’ 47 locations throughout the UK and Ireland, with a fleet of more than 250 vehicles.

“The deployment of Airclic’s software will not only improve all around efficiency and allow us to centralize our historically dispersed business to much fewer, strategic locations; but it will also improve the overall customer experience, giving us a distinct additional competitive advantage,” said Gary Hitchens, Customer Service Director, WTB Group. “These three fundamental improvements will play a critical role in further consolidating ourselves as the leader and innovator in our key sectors.”

“We’re pleased WT Burdens has chosen Airclic’s Order Perform mobile supply chain product to automate its business and provide full visibility to its inventory in the field,” said Mike Lee, CEO, Airclic. “Our Perform products not only help support more productive and profitable business operations by eliminating costly paper processes, but they also promote an increase in customer satisfaction, improved workflow and immediate access to business-critical data in real-time.”

Airclic and WT Burdens are set to begin implementation this month.

About Airclic
Airclic is the leading provider of mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations. The Company’s industry-specific, Cloud-based products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. Annually, more than $75 billion of business transactions globally are automated on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit http://www.airclic.com.

About WT Burdens
Burdens Limited are the UK’s leading supplier of civil engineering and building materials to the infrastructure, environmental and industrial markets. Burdens product range spans more than 18,000 lines, from core drainage and civil engineering infrastructure products, through to niche environmental management systems such as anaerobic digestion, and rainwater harvesting. Burdens provide service and support from an international network of 47 specialist distribution depots, covering the UK, Ireland and beyond.

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Last week, we kicked off our Mobile Supply Chain Best Practices Speaker Series in Rosemont, IL, and Atlanta, GA. The event provided a forum for our customers, partners and prospects to discuss the value mobile supply chain software.

Our customers, team members and ChainLink Research spoke at the events, giving attendees a better understanding of how mobile software increases accuracy and reduces costs.

Throughout each session, there were common themes:

-       Cloud infrastructure is key to successful mobile implementation

-       Communication and better real-time visibility remains an ongoing challenge in the supply chain

-       Reducing operational costs and errors made in manual processes continues to be a top challenge for the supply chain

If you were unable to attend, you can now download the full ChainLink Research presentation here! We’re excited to get back out on the road in early 2012, so check back for announcements on upcoming dates and cities for the Speaker Series!

See you there!

Mike

Release includes support for reverse logistics, cross-dock reporting, damages processing and proof-of-service reporting

Trevose, PA – December 01, 2011- Airclic, a global provider of software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, today announced its next release of Transport Perform®, Airclic’s cloud-based, mobile supply chain software product for third party logistics providers (3PLs).

With new and enhanced capabilities, including internationalization, reverse logistics and cross-dock ‘receive versus delivered’ reporting, Transport Perform 11.5 continues to set the standard in cloud-based, mobile supply chain software that improves the accuracy, efficiency and competitive advantage achieved with automating supply chain and logistics operations.

Transport Perform 11.5 offers the following key features and functionalities:

• Internationalization – Supports European and Asian languages
• Returns processing – Enhanced support for Reverse Logistics enables dock-workers to accurately record the progress of returned items and provides a set of reports and returns data that increases supplier visibility into the returns process
• Cross-dock ‘receive versus delivered’ reporting – Summarizes reporting of all items received onto the dock versus those delivered
• Damages processing – Provides dock-workers and drivers the ability to more efficiently record damages, which can then be viewed in comprehensive item damage reports, suitable for transmission to customers
• Enhanced ‘proof of service’ reports – Provides web users with comprehensive and convenient electronic service receipts (i.e. a full and accurate record of all activities at a customer stop, including signature) that are suitable for transmission to customers.
• Improved handheld workflow for dock-worker and driver – Enhanced handheld workflow for both the dock-worker and the driver provides a convenient means to review all transactions, revert any single transaction or revert all transactions at any time during a driver’s stop or a dockworker’s session.

“Transport Perform 11.5 furthers our commitment to helping businesses accelerate towards more effective and automated cloud-based processes and better communication with its back office and dock-workers,” said Mike Lee, CEO, Airclic. “These enhancements drive the superior levels of accuracy and efficiency that our customers need to achieve a clear competitive edge in this industry.”

About Airclic
Airclic is the leading provider of mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations. The Company’s industry-specific, Cloud-based products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. Annually, more than $75 billion of business transactions globally are automated on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit http://www.airclic.com.

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Events to Highlight How Mobile Supply Chain Software Gives Leading Companies a Competitive Advantage

Trevose, PA – November 29, 2011 – Airclic, a global provider of software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, today announced it will be hosting the “Mobile Supply Chain Best Practices Speaker Series” in New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta.

The “Mobile Supply Chain Best Practices Speaker Series” will provide attendees with expert insight from senior ChainLink Research analysts on how leading companies are using mobile software to strengthen their position in the market. Attendees will also hear real success stories from ADP and Corporate Courier on how mobile software helped their businesses enhance their competitive positioning by improving supply chain accuracy and efficiency while reducing costs.

Registration is now open for the following events:

Location: Hilton Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, NJ

Date: Dec. 6, 2011

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Speakers: John Fiore, VP Product & Field Operations, ADP

Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

Website:www.airclic.com/NJ

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Rosemont, IL

Date: Dec. 7, 2011

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Speakers: Steve George, Executive VP & CIO, Corporate Courier

Bill McBeath, Chief Research Analyst, ChainLink Research

Website:www.airclic.com/Chicago

Location: Atlanta Perimeter Hotels and Suites, Atlanta, GA

Date: Dec. 8, 2011

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Speakers: Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

Website:www.airclic.com/Atlanta

For additional information on the “Mobile Supply Chain Best Practices Speaker Series: Driving Competitive Advantage,” please contact information@airclic.com.

About Airclic

Airclic is the leading provider of mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations. The Company’s industry-specific, Cloud-based products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. Annually, more than $75 billion of business transactions globally are automated on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit www.airclic.com.

The Airclic team will be hitting the road to host the Mobile Supply Chain Best Practices Speaker Series in New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta – and we hope you can join us!

We invite you to take some time out of your day for a complimentary lunch & learn to gain expert insight from senior industry analysts and leading companies on how mobile software helps improve supply chain operations, increase accuracy and reduce costs.

The Speaker Series will serve as an intimate forum for addressing the needs of your company’s supply chain and will examine how you can gain a competitive advantage with mobile software.

Registration is now open for the following events:

Location: Hilton Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, NJ – Register

Date: Dec. 6, 2011 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Speakers: John Fiore, VP Product & Field Operations, ADP

Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Rosemont, IL – Register

Date: Dec. 7, 2011

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Speakers: Steve George, Executive VP & CIO, Corporate Courier

Bill McBeath, Chief Research Analyst, ChainLink Research

Location: Atlanta Perimeter Hotels and Suites, Atlanta, GA – Register

Date: Dec. 8, 2011

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Speakers: Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

If we don’t have an event listed in your area, be sure to check Airclic’s homepage in the coming months for additional events in 2012!

Please leave us a comment below or contact us for additional information.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks!

Mike

Recognized for creating new opportunities in the mid-Atlantic region.

Trevose, PA, November 15, 2011 – Airclic, a global provider of software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and competiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as a winner of the Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100. Inclusion in the Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 signifies leadership amongst its peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. The AlwaysOn editorial team and global industry experts selected Airclic for its high scores on five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.

“The Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 winners are transforming the mid-Atlantic region’s technology community through innovation and creativity,” said Tony Perkins, founder and editor at AlwaysOn. “The companies represent some of the highest-growth opportunities in the mid-Atlantic private company marketplace across all industry sectors, including digital media and entertainment, on-demand computing as well as greentech and the life sciences.”

The Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 winners were selected from among thousands of mid-Atlantic technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists, and greentech industry insiders.  The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2011 list.

“It is an honor to be included in The Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 and reinforces the momentum we’re experiencing in the market,” said Mike Lee, CEO, Airclic. “This award further validates our efforts to provide high quality, cloud-based mobile supply chain products that are scalable, reliable and produce rapid ROI for our customers.”

Airclic and the Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic 100 companies will be honored at the IMPACT Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic event, November 29^th and 30^th, 2011, at the Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia, PA.

About Airclic

Airclic is the leading provider of mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations. The Company’s industry-specific, Cloud-based products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. Annually, more than $75 billion of business transactions globally are automated on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit www.airclic.com.

About AlwaysOn

AlwaysOn is the leading business media brand networking the Global Silicon Valley. AlwaysOn helped ignite the social media revolution in early 2003 when it launched the AlwaysOn network. In 2004, it became the first media brand to socially network its online readers and event attendees. AlwaysOn’s preeminent executive event series includes the Silicon Valley Innovation Summit, OnMedia, OnHollywood, Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic, OnDemand, Venture Summit Silicon Valley, OnMobile, and GoingGreen Silicon Valley. The AlwaysOn network and live event series continue to lead the industry by empowering its readers, event participants, sponsors, and advertisers like no other media brand.

Competition across the logistics industry is stiff, and the need to gain an advantage over competitors is a legitimate concern to nearly every business. One of the most effective ways for businesses to stay ahead of the pack is to automate its supply chain and logistics operations, recognizing that the longer they keep dumping paper onto their customers and increasing customer costs and ‘paper burden,’ the more difficult it will be to retain that account.

Here are three big ways that automating supply chain and logistics operations can provide your business and your customers business with the competitive edge necessary to stay on top:

1 – Improve Accuracy

Empower your drivers to be 100% accurate on every order, on every stop, on every route. By totally eliminating paper, allow for an increase in accuracy and on-time deliveries, as well as customer satisfaction and retention.

2 – Increase Efficiency

Automating the “last mile” of the distribution process and removing paper processes, allows businesses to significantly improve efficiency. Drivers are able to do their job without being bogged down by paper manifests. Automation of the driver’s transactions with customers eliminates manual back office tasks, activities and costs leading to an overly more efficient organization.

3 – Reduce Costs

By eliminating paper and paper processing costs and reducing delivery errors, businesses can save up to $400 per truck per month. Businesses using mobile supply chain software can see an ROI in as quickly as six months.

Have questions on how mobile supply chain software can give your business a competitive advantage? Leave us a comment below or contact us to set up an appointment.

Thanks,

Mike

Integration to offer a cost-effective, single solution for mobile supply chain automation and fleet management

Trevose, PA – October 19, 2011- Airclic, a global provider of software that transforms the accuracy, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations, today announced that Xata Turnpike, a leading compliance device for electronic driver logs that delivers 360-degree, real-time information, will now be available as an integrated feature in Food Perform® and Order Perform®, the leading mobile supply chain products for the foodservice and retail industries, respectively.

Xata Turnpike and Airclic Perform® is a cost-effective, SaaS-solution that provides real-time tracking, proof of delivery and fleet management in one easy to use product. The integrated software works on any mobile device or carrier, allowing it to seamlessly integrate into existing business processes and workflows to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction and ensure compliance.

Integrated via a single sign-on on any mobile device, the software automatically navigates between Perform® and Xata Turnpike based on driver activity.

The integration of Xata Turnpike specifically allows users to view driver logs, track individual vehicles, view DOT vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR), and receive engine diagnostics and telematics. Xata Turnpike provides fleet managers and drivers with the data required to meet established and emerging electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) regulations.

“Incorporating Xata Turnpike with our Perform® products allows us to offer our retail and foodservice customers the leading products in both proof of delivery and fleet management in a single pre-integrated solution,” said Mike Lee, CEO of Airclic. “Our customers can now increase the efficiency of their drivers, reduce cost and gain a competitive advantage, while keeping track of data required to meet EOBR regulations.”

“Xata Turnpike and Airclic Perform® is an extremely cost-effective solution that puts smart trucking technology within every driver’s reach,” said Xata’s Christian Schenk, Vice President, Product Marketing. “By combining the two industry leading SaaS-products, drivers now have a solution that automates their entire workflow – from start of day to payment processing – while increasing safety and compliance.”

Airclic will be exhibiting Xata Turnpike and Food Perform® at booth #1015 at IFDA 2011 being held Oct. 24-26 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX.

About Airclic
Airclic is the leading provider of mobile software solutions that transform the accuracy, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of mobile supply chain and logistics operations. The Company’s industry-specific, SaaS-based products are scalable, reliable and operate on any device or carrier – ensuring seamless deployment and rapid ROI. More than 300 businesses globally rely on Airclic’s Perform products for a competitive advantage through increased efficiency, reduced operational costs and improved customer service. For more information, please visit http://www.airclic.com.

About Xata
Xata Corporation provides intuitive, automated fleet management software solutions to the trucking industry. By delivering real-time critical information on vehicle and driver performance, Xata makes it easy for fleet managers, dispatchers and drivers to collect, sort, view and analyze data to help reduce costs, increase safety and compliance, and improve customer satisfaction.

Our award-winning solutions include 1) XataNet, a full-featured, enterprise-wide solution that helps private and for-hire fleets drive continuous improvement, and 2) Xata Turnpike, a technologically advanced, low-cost, easy-to-install solution that runs on drivers’ existing cell phones, smartphones and tablet computers. Both solutions help fleet managers and drivers meet established and emerging electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) regulations. We also offer a portfolio of professional services, including implementation, training and consulting, to help our customers deliver bottom-line results. For more information, visit http://www.xata.com or call 1.800.745.9282.

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One of the biggest breakthroughs in mobile software is the evolution of Software as a Service (SaaS), or “Cloud” technology. Cloud or SaaS-based technologies offer a host of advantages for many businesses, but why should it matter to you? For companies with supply chain and logistics operations, here is my list of the Top 5 Reasons To Go SaaS:

Rapid Deployment – When rolling out SaaS, there is no need for interruptions to your daily business operations or to have to wait for servers to be installed. Because SaaS technology is hosted at a remote site by a vendor, it is much quicker and easier to deploy and integrate than traditional applications. In fact, with SaaS products, you can generally implement a mobile solution within 4-8 weeks.

Cost-Effective – Because this software lives “in the cloud,” there are long-term financial savings associated with the SaaS model. Costs associated with maintenance, supporting hardware, IT infrastructure, licensing, and staffing are minimized. Additionally, when comparing the price of on-premise software versus SaaS, businesses must consider the elimination of the disruption in operations that occurs whenever traditional software goes through a major update.

Accessibility – SaaS technology can be accessed from anywhere at anytime, allowing your mobile workers to quickly and reliably retrieve real-time, synchronized applications and data from their device at any point while they are in the field.

Automatic Upgrades - Vendors regularly and automatically upgrade software, eliminating the end-user’s responsibility for installing and running applications locally on their mobile devices or laptop computers. This not only simplifies the user experience, but also eliminates the burdens of software maintenance, ongoing operation or support.

Reliability – Because of features including 24/7/365 support and extensive network redundancy, SaaS is far more dependable than utilizing local servers, ensuring both the application availability and sufficient performance on which successful businesses operate.

Has your business gone to “the cloud” yet? Do you have questions about SaaS or Cloud-based technologies? Let us know in the comments below.

Thanks,

Mike

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, and based in Trevose PA the Product Marketing Manager will drive the continued success for Airclic’s industry leading Perform© product line from a technical perspective. This is a rare opportunity for the right individual to play a leadership role in a fastgrowing business. This role is responsible for defining and understanding markets, competitors, users and buyers of our core products. The Manager works closely with marketing, sales and product management to develop and evangelize product positioning, messaging, collateral, sales tools and training, value drivers, benefits, and differentiation. Collaborating across the organization, the Manager develops GTM plans, strategic initiatives and content that drive business results, with the ultimate goal of rapid market acceptance, sales success and leading market share.

We are looking for a strong technical individual who is motivated and excited about technology with good written communication and interpersonal skills. As a member of the Airclic Support Team, this individual will be responsible for identifying and correcting defects with server, client and mobile software products, as well as, performing maintenance builds to production systems and delivering issue resolutions to customers. This position provides an opportunity to work with multiple teams, in a high paced, challenging environment.

This exciting new opportunity is responsible for resolution of second-and third-level technical support creating the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. This energetic, strategic-minded individual will join our Technical Support Group which operates as a single point of contact for the company to understand and communicate any issues in the Customer’s production environment. This group primarily operates as a bridge between Client Services, Operations and Development, managing any production incident, defect list, production releases and successful operation of Perform© production software.

Reporting to the CEO, and based in Trevose PA the Company seeks an experienced marketing professional to assume the role of Director of Marketing. This high profile position requires a energetic, smart, strategic thinker, with a strong grasp of marketing fundamentals, track-record of developing start-up concepts to maturity and leading through the growth cycle, accountable, understands “clients first”, innovative, loves challenges, understands prioritization and how to stretch resources.

This high-profile position provides the opportunity to work closely with customers, other professional services team members, sales, pre-sales, and product development, in a high paced, challenging environment. The successful software developer, as a member of the Airclic Professional Services team, will be responsible for creating and delivering functionality for mobile software solutions that significantly improve the performance of our customer’s supply chain, logistics and field service operations. We are looking for a strong technical individual with good written communication and interpersonal skills.

The IT Project Manager reporting to the Director of Professional Services and based in Trevose will work closely with customers, as well as technology, product and sales teams to deliver Airclic software solutions that significantly improve the performance of our customer’s supply chain and logistics operations. This position requires a driven self-starter with the knowledge and experience to manage the configuration, implementation, deployment, and delivery of SaaS and mobile software solutions. As project manager they will manage and recommend changes and improvements to all phases of the project lifecycle and act as the primary point of contact for the customer during project implementations and deployments.

As the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) begins to take effect, the FDA has announced the implementation of two new pilot projects that will enhance the agency’s and industry’s ability to trace products responsible for foodborne illness outbreaks.

The pilots, one involving produce and one involving processed foods, will evaluate methods and technologies for the rapid and effective tracing of foods, including types of data that are useful to connect various points in the supply chain.

This is a monumental step for the food industry and mobile supply chain software, as it provides the ability to monitor food through every step of the distribution process.  Here are a few key features that mobile supply chain software offers the food industry:

Rapid Response

The ability to know exactly where your product is in the event of a recall is critical for being able to take immediate action. Mobile supply chain software provides real-time data and tracking information, allowing food manufacturers to respond to a recall quickly and efficiently.

Cost Control

Recalls have a negative impact on a food manufacturer’s bottom line and reputation among consumers. Mobile technology helps ensure that manufacturers and distributors are fully prepared for a recall. When a crisis is averted or quickly addressed, the associated costs and damages are significantly reduced.

Inventory Tracking

Real-time expiration alerts available through mobile software products built specifically for the food industry simplify the identification of products that are nearly expired, and provide the ability to have them transferred to another location that will use them immediately — preventing spoilage and possible contamination.

Accurately tracking food at every step of the distribution process  — where it was picked, what box it went into and where it is going — facilitates rapid response to adverse events and is a necessary adjunct to the industry’s investment in safe processing protocols.

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Mike