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Coming Soon -
MaxLoad Pro 3.0 Upgrade
TOPS Engineering will
debut the latest MaxLoad Pro software at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2007.
Be one of the first to premiere an industry leader specializing in
Cargo Load Planning & Optimization Software. Many new features and
updates to be included with the 3.0 upgrade, so be sure to stop by
the TOPS Engineering Corporation Booth S-5215 to get a sneak peek!
MaxLoad Pro is a cargo load planning, container loading, freight
calculation and cube optimization software. It determines the "how
to" of loading mixed size products onto trucks, containers, sea vans
and rail cars. Users can import existing SKUs of cartons, pallets,
and drums into the MaxLoad database. Parameter driven
algorithms and extensive stacking rules determine the best cube for
cargo shipments. With MaxLoad Pro, users can improve load cubic
efficiencies and cut shipping costs 8-20%.
New features in
MaxLoad Pro 3.0 include:
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New vehicle types include air freight (ULD) containers, sidebay and flatbed trucks |
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Define wheel well for trailers and other applicable vehicle types |
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Ability to rotate layers when creating unitloads for SKUs |
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Ability to edit mixed pallets inside the vehicle |
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New feature providing split views during load editing |
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Enhanced algorithms for creating mixed SKU layers for mixed pallets
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More informative reports
for mixed pallets |
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New information fields on manifest
including ship date, customer name, address, etc. |
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Change the color of your carton or
shipcase - TOPS software allows you to customize the way packages
appear. To select color, open the Tools menu and select Color
Selection. Color changes are specific to each user name, not each
analysis.
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A feature in TOPS Pro (version 5.0 &
newer) allows you to publish the results of your analysis for
viewing by others either on your local network or to a website.
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Printing reports and solutions in MaxLoad
Pro - Have you ever had the need to share reports and solutions?
MaxLoad Pro allows you to print multiple reports, each giving
specific information regarding the load. You can preview your work
before printing, which allows you to make adjustments before
actually sending your work to the printer. Further, MaxLoad Pro has
a feature that allows you to print the contents of the SKU, vehicle,
pallet and tote databases. Click
here for details.
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The Custom
Import function allows you to to import SKU & Picklist details
stored in other databases into MaxLoad Pro for load optimization.
Data to be imported must be saved in a csv file format (Comma
Separated Values) or a pure text file. Click
here to learn more.
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A Bundle of
Benefits for Maintenance and Support Plan Subscriber
The annual software
Maintenance and Support
program allows clients to remain current with the latest
versions of TOPS software. It’s a valuable investment in the continued
operation of all software products.
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Year in Review:
U.S. Air Freight/Express Industry
Despite stagnant traffic growth, the U.S. domestic air freight and
express industry continues to register gains in revenue, shows U.S.
Domestic Air Freight and Express Industry Performance Analysis 2007,
an annual report from Seattle-based aviation consulting firm Air
Cargo Management Group (ACMG).
Many of the changes that have taken place recently in the domestic
market can be traced to consolidation in the express area.
Partial-year results for 2007 indicate that this year is following
the same pattern as 2005 and 2006, with positive financial results
despite flat traffic levels.
The U.S. market, however, remains the largest single air
freight/express market in the world.
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Food Packaging Using Nanotechnology
Methods: ‘Smart Packaging’ & ‘Active Packaging’
Today, food packaging and monitoring are a major focus of food
industry-related nanotech R&D. Packaging that incorporates
nanomaterials can be “smart,” which means that it can respond to
environmental conditions or repair itself or alert a consumer to
contamination and/or the presence of pathogens. According to
industry analysts, the current US market for “active, controlled and
smart” packaging for foods and beverages is an estimated $38 billion
- and will surpass $54 billion by 2008.
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