Whitepaper: Reverse Lifecycle Management - the next opportunity in reverse logistics
Kewill's latest whitepaper discusses the many challenges in the Reverse Logistics (RL) industry and the business case for implementing an integrated, end-to-end, enterprise system for managing reverse supply chains.  The report is supported by an extensive market research study of over 250 Reverse Logistics professionals conducted by Blumberg Advisory Group, Inc.  In addition, a new holistic concept for understanding end-to-end Reverse Logistics processes is introduced - Reverse Lifecycle Management (RLM).  Download the Whitepaper

Parcel Shipping/Export Compliance News
Global Trade Management Whitepaper: Building Your Export Business: Global Trade Compliance, Content and Connectivity
Written by Beth Peterson, industry consultant this whitepaper discusses the challenges facing exporters as they attempt to comply with export regulations in the US and globally.  The report provides examples of how leading exporters are overcoming these challenges by effectively using compliance automation to reduce the multitude of risks surrounding international trade.

In this report you will learn how to quantify, control and leverage global trade activities for the benefit of the entire company and how to develop a competitive advantage by turning export controls responsibility and associated burden into an opportunity. Download the whitepaper 

Whitepaper: 2010 Industry Survey Findings & 10 Best Practice Recommendations
For the fourth year Kewill has conducted a benchmarking survey of a wide cross-section of over 500 logistics professionals, executives, and managers. Professionals from manufacturing and distribution companies, in industries ranging from aerospace and electronics to healthcare, agriculture and retail; and from companies doing less than $50 million in business to many over $1 billion (35%) in revenue participated in the survey.

The research findings of this survey are detailed in a new whitepaper that also provides 10 recommendations for shipping best practices. Download the whitepaper 

Read press around the 2010 Industry Survey Findings:
Logistics Today: Recession Leads to Widespread Adoption of Lower Cost Shipping Options - Read more...

Internet Retailer: 96% of companies have made changes to shipping processes due to the economy - Read more...

International Markets - Shipping Trends Outside the US
Kewill's latest webcast features industry executives from international carriers.

In this on-demand webcast Brian Hodgson, VP Marketing at Kewill and a panel of experts discuss the complexity and opportunity of international shipping.  View today and learn more about industry trends of international shipping such as forming regional partnership to deliver products overseas, how to gain control and visibility of global parcel spend and the impact of carbon footprint on carriers and shippers. 

Panelists include:

• DHL: Charles Brewer - SVP & General Manager
• Parcel Research: Doug Caldwell - President
• TNT: Nick Beard - Global Director - Industrial

Customs Brokerage/Forwarding News
Case Study: Masterpiece International Gains Time Savings and Improves Customer Service with Kewill Cargopoint
Masterpiece International Ltd. offers domestic and international transportation services and requires a very productive customs brokerage solution to enable them to meet their client's needs and be able to deliver client's merchandise within a very tight window of opportunity.

Download this case study and learn how Masterpiece is adapting to the changing business environment, globalization and expanded U.S. Customs regulations by using Kewill Cargopoint.  

Kewill Announces Version 2.0 of Kewill Customs
Expanded Capabilities Include ACE Entry Summary, Unified Filing and Support for Border Cargo Selectivity (BCS).  Read more...

Hellmann: One of the World's Top Privately-Held Global Freight Forwarders Increases Control and Visibility over Import Customs' Processes with Kewill.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc., USA, a global expert in international freight forwarding, customs brokering and related services, needed a solution that would allow them to move shipments efficiently and promptly.  Hear from Mark Sola, Hellmann's Vice President of Customs Brokerage and Compliance on why they selected Kewill and how they have increased productivity and increased service levels for both Hellmann and their customers.
 
M.E. Dey & Co - Over a Century of Tradition and Innovation
Robert Gardenier the third generation Gardenier to lead the company secures a competitive edge through modern innovations and automation.  A state of the art system of in-house electronic information was put in place to better assist customers needing immediate answers to their questions & concerns.  Hear why Robert and M.E. Dey selected Kewill and also how they are now able to improve communications to their customers & increase productivity & visibility across their organization.

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August 2010

In this issue
» Kewill Reverse Logistics 2.0
» Whitepaper: Reverse Logistics
» Whitepaper: GTM
» Whitepaper: Survey Findings
» Webcast: Parcel Shipping
» Case Study: Masterpiece
» Video: Hellmann
» Video: M.E. Dey
» UPS Offer
» Top 100 Logistics IT Provider
» Kewill acquires Minihouse
» Kewill Trading Statement
» Parcel Magazine Article
» Events Calendar
» DC Velocity Article on 10+2

Special Offer: Free Kewill software to integrate UPS package and LTL shipping
Streamline your business processes and lower costs with Kewill UPS Solution Kit.  This unique offer includes:

• FREE Kewill module to ship with UPS Freight

• Kewill professional services best practices assessment.

Find out more...

Kewill Selected as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider

Inbound Logistics – an Industry-leading Publication included Kewill for its’ Global Trade and Logistics Solutions in its listing of Top 100 Logistics IT Providers who are leading the way in 2010. Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Read more...

Kewill Acquires Minihouse Customs Company BV

“I’m delighted to announce the Minihouse acquisition, which strengthens our European customs proposition and further expands our international global trade coverage in line with our vision and strategy. Minihouse has taken a lead in its home market of the Benelux region and through Kewill’s international coverage we will now be able to attract more global companies that require a full Benelux customs offering as part of a total solution,” said Paul Nichols, CEO, Kewill, Inc. Read More
Kewill Plc Trading Statement

The Kewill plc Board recently announced they expect to meet consensus expectations for the year ended March 31, 2010 despite the very challenging macro economic environment and slower sales cycles.  Lower non-recurring services and licenses revenue was compensated by an increase in recurring revenue streams.  Read more.....
Parcel Magazine:
Surviving the Nightmare
Turning shipping exceptions into opportunities.  Read this article written by Peter Starvaski featured in Parcel magazine.
Join Kewill at the following Industry Events

Supply Chain Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of Success Virtual Conference
August, 5, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EDT
www.logisticsmgmt.com

Customer Symposium
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

September 15-16, 2010
Loews New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Accelerate'10

Parcel Forum
October 4-6, 2010
Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Chicago, IL
Booth#224
www.parcelforum.com

WESCCON
October 21-24, 2010
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
San Diego, CA
www.wesccon.com

DC Velocity:
Importer's requests to software vendors provide window on 10+2 compliance
For an idea of how 10+2 compliance has been going, you only have to look at the requests importers are making of their trade management software vendors.  Read this article written by Toby Gooley of DC Velocity magazine.