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CASTLE Lab (http://dragon.princeton.edu/) -- Princeton-based Computational and Stochastic Transportation Logistics Engineering Lab features current projects and publications.

Georgia Institute of Technology's Material Handling Research Center (http://www.gatech.edu/mhrc/center/home3.htm) -- Site highlights research being done at the centre,including manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, automation and information systems.

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers - http://www.seanet.co.uk/classifi/marassoc/intcar/ics/home.htm

Maritime Faculty Links - (http://www.solent.ac.uk/maritime/mf3000.html) Links to other sites. Index: Academic Institutions, Marine Navigation, Hydrographic Surveying, Port Operations, Shipping, Transport and Logistics Marine..

 Northwestern University Transportation Center (http://nutcweb.tpc.nwu.edu)-- Hefty research andpublications section, plus downloadable software for access to Northwestern's entire Transportation Library.

University of British Columbia's Transportation and Logistics Division (http://commerce.ubc.ca/tlog) -- Site provides an overview of undergraduate and graduate programs.

University of New Brunswick's Transportation Group (http://www.unb.ca/web/transpo) -- UNB offers info on transport programs, faculty and students, with strong research section.

Association of America Railroads(http://www.aar.org)--This association site provides an FAQ and rail-related links.

AIM USA (http://www.aimusa.org) -- Association for auto ID industry. However, you must registerwith U.S.-based Industry.Net to gain access to any info. here.

 American Association of Port Authorities (http://www.appa-ports.org) -- The association, "servingthe ports of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States," offers membership info., seminars, legislative updates, directory and more.

 Atlantic Provinces Transportation Commission(http://www.aptc.nb.ca) -- Regional transportation group offers info. on its activities and content drawn from publications,directory and live chat.

CALM (http://www.calm.org) -- Note the new URL for the Canadian Association of Logistics Management's site. It features job listings, current events, searchable company database.

CAPP (http://www.capp.ca) -- The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, representing crude oil and natural gas companies, has info. about the association, plus some good background on the petroleum industry itself.

CAWDS&AWA(http://logistx.dartgc.com)--The American Warehouse Association and the Canadian Association of Warehousing and Distribution Services have combined forces to generate this site featuring association information, a directory of members and the association's publications.

Canadian Exporters' Association (http://www.achilles.net:80/~cea1aec) -- Site has info. about the association and its events, plus a link to the International Business Exchange, "providing low cost, easy access to the world of electronic commerce."

The Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia (http://www.chamber-of-shipping.com). Vancouver based association representing the international shipping community's interests in British Columbia since 1923. A very pro-active organization.

CITT (http://www.citt.ca) -- Nice-looking site details Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation's educational programs, with on-line registration and job referral service.  

CITL (http://www.caspar.net/citl) -- Canadian Industrial Transportation League's

CIFFA (http://www.ciffa.com/) - Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association

Canadian Wood Pallet & Container Assoc. (http://www.Pallet.net) -- It contains geographical and alphabetical listings of pallet companies, and provides links to journals and trade associations. When up and running this site should be a great research tool.

Council of Logistics Management (http://www.clm1.org) -- This U.S.-based association has a well organized site, with lots of info. on its many publications and upcoming conference.

ICHA (http://www.ichca.org.uk/index.html#phome) World of Cargo Handling. Excellent links with good information.

Institute of Industrial Engineers (http://www.iienet.org) -- Straight forward site has info. on the profession and institute's many services, with various divisions invited to build a linking home page.

International Safe Transit Association (http://www.ezone.com/ista) -- Practice safe shipping with this group; site includes association info. plus packaging test procedures.

International Maritime Centre - Vancouver, is a not for profit society whose prime mission is to promote, foster and encourage the development of British Columbia as a location for the management of international shipping firms.

Maritime Associations based out of the UK - (http://www.seanet.co.uk/assoc.htm). A nice set of maritime links leading to many International Maritime Organizations.

Material Handling Industry Association (http://www.mhi.org) -- Seems to be lots of content on tap from this manufacturer's trade association, but have to register with U.S.-based Industry.Net to gain access.

National Industrial Transportation League (http://www.nitl.org) -- Dubbed the NITL Network, site from the US-equivalent of the CITL includes info. on joining, on-line form for ordering publications, list of members, links, plus members-only features.

Ontario Trucking Association (http://www.ontruck.org) -- Content rich site, choices range from info. on OTA, to current trucking issues.

Product Code Council of Canada (http://www.pccc.com) -- Lots of well-organized advice from the Canadian UPC registrar, although graphics tend to be very slow loading.

Saskatchewan Institute of Purchasing Management Association of Canada (http://www.unibase.com/~SI-PMAC) -- Provincial chapter is using site to communicate with far-flung members.

Society of Automotive Engineers (http://www.sae.org) -- Big collection of pages includes technical info. on cars, aircraft, trucks and buses, association publications and events, and much more; index and search engine makes it easy to navigate.

TIACA (http://www.tiaca.org) -- The International Air Cargo Association has basic site.

WERC (http://www.werc.org) -- U.S.-based Warehousing Education and Research Council provides info. on membership, chapters and events, excerpts from its excellent newsletter, listings of other sources but limited links.

Western Marine Community (WMC) is a coalition of of wider Maritime Interests in Western Canada.

Accu-Sort Systems Inc. (http://mgfx.com/centers/accusort) -- Site provides overview of company's fixed position scanners.

AITWorld (http://www.aitworld.com) -- Commercial site listing auto ID vendors; includes a general

Altek (http://www.hello.co.uk/altek) -- English supplier of keyboard wedges and other bar code products has posted info. on symbology standards and wedge shareware to download.

Austech Development Inc. (http://www.barcode-system.com) -- Mississauga-based systems integrator has posted useful "how to" site, with lots of general info. on launching a bar coding project.

Bar Code/ADC Integrators Home Page (http://mgfx.com) -- Posted by the Insight auto ID users group, this is an excellent starting place for anyone interested in the field. There is plenty of basic and advanced information; private conversation groups; links to variety of vendor/sponsors.

BarCode1 (http://www.adams1.com/pub/russadam/barcode1.html) -- This is a good site which includes reams of info. on auto ID systems, products, software, links and more.

Bar Code Systems Inc.(http://www.bcs1.com)--This site provides a products page, library and employment section.

Caere Corp. (http://www.caere.com) -- Plenty of product information from this manufacturer of OCR, barcode and mag stripe products, plus FAQs and downloadable files.

CIE America Inc. (http://www.citoh.com) -- Basic product info. on C. Itoh bar code printers plus some customer support.

Cognoscente (http://www.cognoscente.com/csi) -- Developer of inventory tracking systems based on ACCPAC software has posted lots of product info., useful guide to bar coding basics.

Comtec Information Systems Inc. (http://www.comtecinfosys.com) -- This company provides detailed information and pictures of its printers for the Auto ID industry.

CoStar Corp. (http://www.costar.com) -- Appealing graphics and downloadable software, technical support plus usual product info. from this manufacturer of label printers and software.

Dallas Semiconductor (http://www.dalsemi.com) -- News and product info. galore, including company's "touch memory" RFID products, plus FTP site.

Eltron International (http://www.lainet.com/~eltron) -- Thermal printer manufacturer has info. on its products, plus useful technical support tips.

GrafTek (http://www.labelview.com/graftek) -- Download a demo of this Toronto-based company's bar code label software.

Hand Held Products (http://www.handheld.com) Well-designed site from this manufacturer of auto ID systems includes educational as well as product info.

Imtec Inc. (http://mgfx.com/centers/imtec) -- Basic overview of company's auto ID products.

Indala Corporation (http://www.indala.mot.com) This site provides info on the companies RIFD products.

Intermec (http://www.intermec.com) -- Auto ID manufacturer pulls out all the stops with a slick but funky design, and broad range of product and general info.

Matthews International Corp. (http://www.fdp.com/matthews) -- Info. on company's ink-jet, labeling, printing and identification products.

Media Solutions Inc. (http://linerfree.com) -- Manufacturer of linerless labels offers colourful site stressing product info.

Metrologic (http://mgfx.com/metrologic) -- Site features info. on company's laser scanners, calendar of events, links and resources.

Monarch Marking Systems (http://www.monarch-marking.com) -- Cleanly designed site offers information on company's label printers, articles from U.S. trade magazines, spec sheets to download in PDF format, link to company's Service Bureau site.

NCR Systemedia Group (http://www.ncr.com/product/smg) -- Lots of product info. on company's consumables--thermal transfer ribbons, label stock, computer supplies and more, plus links to main NCR site.

PSC (http://www.pscnet.com) -- Auto ID manufacturer offers lots of company information from equipment specs to financial reports.

ParCode Symbology Inc (http://www.parcode.com) -- Label supplier offers info. on services, on-line catalogue, demo of inventory control software to download.

Racom Systems Inc. (http://www.racom.com) -- Manufacturer of contactless smart cards has lots of info. about smart cards in general, as well as usual product promos, in quick-loading if basically designed site.

Sage Data (http://www.sage.ca) -- Small site briefly describes Sage's software for inventory control, item tracking and data capture.

Strandware (http://www.strandware.com)--Plain looking site, but packed with info on the company's bar code design software. Check out the customer service section for detailed support instructions which can be downloaded or faxed to surfers.

Symbol Technologies (http://www.symbol.com) -- Auto ID manufacturer has well-designed site, if a bit light on non-product-based content.

Telxon (http://www.telxon.com) -- Radio frequency systems manufacturer has plenty of product and general content, with a neat image map.

Videx (http://www.videx.com) -- Much product info. from this manufacturer of portable data collection systems.

Weber Marking Systems (http://www.fdp.com/weber) -- A great looking site with detailed overview of company's bar coding products and an opportunity to order more information.

Zebra Technologies(http://www.zebra.com) -- Printer manufacturer has a handsome and useful site, featuring lots of auto ID info. as well as the usual product promos.

Canadian Wheat Board http://www.cwb.ca

The Canadian Resource Page - http://www.cs.cmu.edu/Unofficial/Canadiana/README.html

Aironet Wireless Communications Inc. (http://www.aironet.com) -- Info. about the company's wireless LAN hardware, including access points, client adaptors, OEM radios.

Data General (http://www.dg.com) -- All about the company's servers and storage products, plus white papers on computer technology.

Digital Equipment Corp. (http://www.digital.com) -- Lots of content here, from products and services, to training and support.

Epson Canada Ltd. (http://www.epson.com) -- Although this site is actually produced at Epson's American headquarters, it's well designed and full of content, including lots of user support features.

Genicom(http://www.genicom.ca)--This company produces barcode and label printers. The site provides the basic product info.

IBM (http://www.ibm.com) -- This site includes news, product and technology info.; link lets you go to any worldwide IBM home page, including a bilingual Canadian site.

Kepco Inc. (http://www.kepcopower.com) -- Manufacturer of electronic power supplies has posted lots of technical information, plus demos to download and power supply selection guide.

The MSAT Network (http://www.msat.tmi.ca) -- Lots of information on the MSAT mobile satellite network, from how the technology works to application stories. Thethoughtful navigation system of this site makes it easy to surf through.

NEC (http://www.nec.com) -- Site lets you compare NEC products with competitors' and read up on new technology; powerful search engine makes navigation easy.

PCMCIA Home Page (http://www.pc-card.com/index.html) -- PC card association has good-looking site with lots of info. on the technology, membership and products.

Printronix (http://www.printronix.com)This site provides product info on the companies "industrial printing solutions" as well as technical support and employment listings.

QMS (http://www.qms.com) -- Printer manufacturer has loads of product info. and support on-line, including plenty of downloadable software.

SanDisk (http://www.sandisk.com) -- Manufacturer of PC cards for mobile computing has well designed site, including technology education as well as product info.

Teklogix (http://www.teklogix.com)--this producer of wireless data communication technology have produced an innovative looking site with product and company info, case studiess and career opportunities.

Xerox (http://www.xerox.com) -- Visit Planet Xerox for info. on "The Document Company": its copiers, printers, software, stock prices, research projects and more.

BDM International Inc. (http://www.bdm.com) -- BDM, an IT consulting firm, has well-designed site highlighting solutions for a variety of manufacturing, educational, and other clients.

Danatec Education Services Ltd. (http://www.danatec.com) --Info. on company's transport of

Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group (http://www.dtcg-ca.com) -- Canadian branch of consulting firm has well-designed bilingual site outlining services, plus survey and case study information.

Gross & Associates (http://www.eclipse.net/~gross) -- Outline of logistics consulting firm's services, plus warehousing tip of the week.

KPMG Canada (http://www.kpmg.ca) -- Big international firm has extremely useful Canadian site, with lots of practical info. from the logistics and transportation consultants, plus a Tax Tip of the Day feature.

Kurt Salmon Associates (http://www.kurtsalmon.com) -- "Premier global consulting firm" provides info. on its various services, plus publications to order via E-mail.

LTD Management (http://www.ltdmgmt.com/index.html) -- This company offers logistics, transportation and distribution consulting. It also has a site detailing its shippers association (http://www.ltdmgmt.com/shippers.htm.)

Performance Plus Consultants (http://www3.sympatico.ca/ppc) -- Info. on Toronto-based consulting firm's seminars and services, plus sections of interest to those taking APICS certification courses.

Maxwell Management (http://www.io.org/~humbly) -- Mississauga, Ont. firm, specializing in "logistics and business process solutions."

Tompkins Associates Inc. (http://mgfx.com/tompkins) -- International firm devotes site to publicizing warehouse and logistics consulting services.

Weston (http://www.rfweston.com) -- If it's not easy for you to be green, check out this U.S. environmental consulting firm's site, full of info. on pollution control and sustainable development.

Advanced EDI & Barcoding (http://members.gnn.com/EDIpdavis/cecpage.htm) -- Southern Alabama consulting firm offers free checklists and fact sheets; E-mail sign-up for newsletter on EDI and bar coding.

DISA (http://www.disa.org) -- Data Interchange Standards Association's site has rich content, specializing in EDI transaction set how-tos.

Electronic Commerce World Institute (http://www.ecworld.org) -- Good starting place for all things related to EDI and Electronic Commerce. Lots of articles about EDI et al., current events, user groups, and more.

Premenos (http://www.premenos.com) -- No hard sell at this EDI software company's site -- it's called "The Electronic Commerce Resource Guide," and it's packed with EDI info. and tips.

Van Tree Systems (http://www.vantree.com) -- Montreal company's basic site explains its EDI services for small- to mid-size companies.

Active (http://www.crave.com/active) -- Compact site describing company's customs brokerage and logistics services.

Canadian Foreign Policy - http://www.carleton.ca/npsia/cfpj/

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca) -- A large, bilingual site, with content on doing business with virtually any country in the world.

Export Development Corporation (http://www.edc.ca) -- A Crown corporation that helps finance Canadian exporters, this bilingual site explains the services it offers.

GATTS (http://www.gatts.com). U.S.-based commercial Internet service provider has huge list of links, accessible by clicking on World Trade Resources from the main menu.

Livingston International Inc. (http://www.livgroup.com) -- Info. on company's trade services, plus several articles on NAFTA and new Customs rules.

Milgram Group (http://www.milgram.com) -- Canadian broker/forwarder presents lots of content in both official languages, including company's newsletters, on-line exchange rates, links and more, but the persistent animated GIF logo and use of frames may drive you crazy.

Nifco Synergy Inc. (http://www.nifcosynergy.com) -- Developer of NAFTA-compliance software has intriguing site with general trade content; plus (currently free) registration for access to hypertext NAFTA and other trade documents.

Tower Group International (http://www.towergroupintl.com) -- Huge U.S.-based broker/forwarder has nicely organized site with general content culled from its own publications.  

U.S. Trade Center (http://www.ustradecenter.com) -- Site provides lots of valuable info. as befits an organization dedicated to helping companies export to U.S.

World Trade Organization (http://gatekeeper.unicc.org/wto) -- Learn more about international trade and how the WTO -- the successor to the GATT--works.

A&D (http://www.and1.com) -- All about company's weigh scale equipment for industry and health care applications, plus some good links.

Aaron Equipment Company (http://www.aaronequip.com) -- Manufacturer of process equipment has posted an on-line catalogue, but you must register (for free) to browse it.

AccoSystems (http://www.accosystems.com)--Here we have another site providing info on the companies material handling systems and equipment.

AccuLift Inc. (http://www.acculift.com) -- Specializing in "custom-engineered material handling solutions" you'll find info. on company's palletizing, conveyor and packaging machinery systems at this fast-loading site.

Allen-Bradley Co. Inc. (http://www.ab.com) -- Impressive collection of product and background content on Allen-Bradley and Rockwell automation products, which range from PLCs to hand-held computers.

Alvey(http://www.alvey.com)--This site provides pictures of the companys palletizing and conveyor systems.

AmericanBaler(http://www.ambaler.com)--The press release states that the site is not just a product listing but that it has "established a clearinghouse of useful information" on balers. I don't see it! Here we have another site with product info. and company news.

Ansell Edmont Industrial (http://www.industry.net/Ansell.Edmont) -- Manufacturer of protective gloves offers product info., demo software, FAQs; most content resticted to registered Industry.Net users.

Bushman Equipment Inc. (http://www.bushman.com) -- Basic product info. and specs on the company's "below the hook" handling equipment.

Canadian Pallet Council (http://www.cpcpallet.com) -- Worthy bilingual effort by CPC, the non-profit pallet exchange organization, includes membership info., FAQs, resource centre, bulletin board; site map makes it easy to get around.

Caterpillar (http://www.CAT.com) -- Everything you ever wanted to know about Caterpillar, including company history, employment opportunities (U.S. only), news releases, financial statements and detailed info.on products and services..

Cattron Group Inc. (http://www.industry.net/cattron) -- Products and case study content from this manufacturer of cordless remote controls but have to register with U.S.-based Industry.Net to gain access.

Chicago Rawhide (http://www.chicago-rawhide.com) -- Industrial shaft seal manufacturer has admirably set up this site as an educational resource. Everything you could possibly want to know on the subject is here, simply and efficiently presented.

CubiCal (http://www.cubical.com) -- Toronto-based company provides info. on its "volumetric weight" (aka cube) measuring devices.

Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. (http://www.ChicagoPneumatic.com) -- A must-see site for those with Netscape 2.0 or higher, due to excellent use of technology combined with beautiful design. Watch pictures of the company's tools change before your eyes, search a complete catalogue, interact with the company president.

Currie Associates(http://www.currieassociates.com)--This site provides info on the company's publications and training producst and services on the hazardous materials goods industry.

Drexel Industries Inc. (http://www.industry.net/drexel) -- Narrow-aisle forklift manufacturer offers product listings, case studies and demo software; much content restricted to registered Industry.Net users.

Ergodyne (http://www.ergodyne.com) -- An excellent resource on all things ergonomic from a company that offers products and services to help alleviate cumulative trauma disorders. Nicely designed site includes comprehensive library of articles and an "ask the ergonomics expert" feature.

Eskay Corp. (http://www.intele.net/~eskay) -- Manufacturer of AS/RS systems and software offers product info., white paper on manufacturing and U.S. competitiveness.

GE Plastics (http://www.ge.com/plastics)--This site provides "indepth tech info to serve the plastics industry" including downloadable software, news, the "vector" and the tech tip of the week.

Jervis B. Webb Company(http://www.industry.net/jbwebb)--This site provides product info on the companies materials handling systems.

Hoover Materials Handling Group Inc. (http://www.hooverIBCs.com) -- Product info. on company's bulk containers, plus form for more info.

Interlake Material Handling (http://www.interlake.com) -- Dubbed "InterAccess," site has wide range of educational materials plus info. on company's storage and conveyor products.

Kaman Industrial Technologies (http://www.Kaman-Ind-Tech.com) -- Large U.S.-based distributor of materials handling and other industrial products has large site featuring lots of product and company info., discussion groups, on-line order forms. 

Kason (http://www.kason.com) -- If screening and separation equipment are part of your working life, you'll find lots of technical info. at this comprehensive, no-frills site.

Landa (http://www.landa-inc.com) -- All about company's industrial cleaning equipment, plus on-line forms for ordering free newsletter, video and more.

Lathem Time(http://www.lathem.com) This slick looking site provides info on the company's time and attendance products.

Leviton (http://www.leviton.com) -- The place to surf for electrical product specs and info. Site features an excellent search engine and FAEQs--Frequently Asked Electrical Questions.

LoveJoy (http://www.Lovejoy-inc.com) -- Lots of info. on company's power transmission couplings, plus white papers and technical tips.

Liftow Ltd. (http://www.lifttruck.com) -- Forklift dealer offers free subscription to its newsletter, plus info. on Toyota forklifts, used equipment and other services.

NDC: Netzler & Dahlgren Co AB (http://www.ndc.se) -- Info. on company's AGV software and equipment, plus robotics links, presented in English, German, French and Swedish.

NETT Technologies (http://web.idirect.com/~nett) -- This company, which specializes in exhaust emission control for industrial vehicles, has posted useful site that goes beyond the product basics to include emissions FAQ, links, and tech support.

Nord Gear (http://www.nord.com) -- Gear manufacturer presents tons of product info.; a power transmission primer in PDF format; news from the Canadian division.

Pallet-Mall (http://www.pallet-mall.com) -- Billed as "the definitive international on-line resource" you'll find all things pallet-like at this simply designed site, from organizations and manufacturers to tutorials and a discussion group.

Provincial Partitions (http://www.pro-part.com) -- Storage systems supplier has lots of product info. and pictures, monthly newsletter, and some favourite golf links.

Quantronic(http://www.cubiscan.com)This great looking site provides info. on the companies weighing systems.

Rolled Alloys (http://www.rolledalloys.com) -- Plenty of product info. at this well-designed, frames-based site; a neat clickable map lets you find Canadian sources for the company's alloys.

Remstar International (http://www.remstar.com) -- Product and company info. from this AS/RS manufacturer.

Ryan Instruments (http://www.ryaninst.com/) -- Find out about company's time/temperature and humidity monitors; includes links to major customers' sites, useful temperature conversion chart.

Western Plastics California.<Picture>(http://www.iinet.com/wester)-- Find info on this company's packaging products and packaging news at this site.

Yankee Supply Company (http://www.yankeesupply.com) -- Boasting New England's largest variety of used equipment, site also has useful racking and shelving selection guides, available on line and in print.

BC Ferries Corporation, Victoria: http://bcferries.bc.ca/

British Columbia Supercargoes Association: http://www.supercargoes.bc.ca/

Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters : http://www.webcom.com/cbmu/home.html

Canadian Maritime Law Association: http://home.istar.ca/~cmla/

Canadian National Railway Web Site: http://www.cn.ca/

Canadian Pacific Railway Web Site: http://www.cprailway.com/

Canadian Shipowners Association: http://www.shipowners.ca/

Canadian Wheat Board Web Site: http://www.cwb.ca/

Chamber of Maritime Commerce, Ottawa: http://www.oceanwide.com/cmc/

Chris Giachi's Maritime Law Page: http://www.admiraltylaw.com/

Delta Port Web Site: http://www.deltaport.com/

Port of Prince Rupert http://www.rupertport.com/

Seaports of the Americas: http://www.seaportsinfo.com/

Shipnet Information Services, Vancouver: http://www.shipnet.com/

Terminal Services Inc. Web Site: http://www.tsi.bc.ca/

Vancouver Port Corporation Web Site: http://www.portvancouver.com/

Vancouver Board of Trade: http://vancouver.boardoftrade.com/

World Ship Society, Vancouver Chapter: http://www.seawaves.com/wss.htm

Canada411 (http://Canada411.Sympatico.CA/english/about.html) -- Telephone book for individuals and businesses. Also gives addresses and postal codes.

Environmental Choice Program (http://www.terrachoice.ca/ecologo.htm) -- How to qualify for this environmentally friendly labeling program. While there's lots of info. here, the site's poor quality graphics and haphazard HTML make it hard to access.

Global Manufacturing Network (http://www.globalmfg.com) -- Register for free at this site that lets you search databases of manufacturing products, services, seminars and more. It's brand-new so listings are currently sparse.

LogLink (http://www.commerce2000.com/logistics) -- Huge site, featuring links to every conceivable logistics topic, definitely worth a look when doing research. Maintained by Matthew Cox of Beavercreek, Ohio, as part of MIT's WWW Virtual Library Project.

LogiStar (http://www.logistar.com) -- Commercial venture to list companies in field, also has information on upcoming events, and Distribution/Computer Expos, which host company runs.

Government Institutes (http://www.govinst.com)--This site provides a wealth info on books, seminars, videos and services on such topics as safety, the environment, telecommunications and the Internet.

INCAN (http://www.incan.com) -- The acronym stands for Industry Network Canada, and this nicely designed site offers paid listings for industrial suppliers to show off their wares and a search engine to find the suppliers.

Strategis (http://strategis.ic.gc.ca) -- A good site from the federal government, this time Industry Canada, which has posted this bilingual site to help business succeed. You can promote your products and services here; find out about international opportunities; link to the latest statistics and analysis from a wide range of sources, and much more.

Trade Compass (http://www.anderinger.com)-- WOW! This is an incredibly innovative site! Pick your point on the compass and receive trade and transportation info. The site includes daily news, newletters, country trade stats, a trade forum, transportation and shipping marketplace, tracking service and much much more!

Virtual Logistics Directory (http://www.leeshore.com/logistics/index.html) -- Big collection of logistics-related links, compiled by Craig Hall, Lee Shore Enterprises, Holland, MI; academic portion especially strong.

MRO Explorer (http://www.mro-explorer.com) -- This good-looking site provides a search engine that looks for industrial organizations. It has the potential to be a phenomenal industrial resource -- although it's fairly new, so listings are still limited. Register for free!

Wiznet (http://www.wiznet.net:8080/) -- Use the site's search engine to find actual catalogue pages of industrial products. You can submit your catalogue pages for free, but to use the service there is a monthly fee. There are free samples and a downloadable demo.

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AcaciaTechnologies(http://www.acaciatech.com)This sophisticated site (formally Computer Associates) provides info on the companies manufacturing, distribution and warehousing software solutions plus case histories, events and info on their educational programs.

ADP-GSI (http://www.adpgsild.com) -- Developer of logistics software has overview of products and services, plus form for more info.

Adra Systems (http://www.adra.com) -- Info. on company's two programs for business process management and CAD/CAM, plus current customers, job opportunities, discussion groups for registered users.

Advanced Planning Systems (http://www.optiplan.com) -- Tables galore! This site provides a list of clients, and tons of product and support info.

Alliance Manufacturing Software (http://alliancemfg.com/) -- Nicely designed site contains a brochure and price list. Also has product support but you need a user ID and password.

American Software (http://www.americansoftware.com) -- Neat looking site with press releases, demos and case histories. There are great graphics, but Shockwave is needed to really appreciate them.

AutoSimulations (http://autosim.com) -- Info. on company's 3-D simulation software, plus good support for users, including Weekly Product Tips and FTP site.

CAD Resource Centre (http://www.cadresource.com) -- CAD software developer offers lots of info. for users, including three discussion groups, technical info., presentations; download feature still to come.

CAPS Logistics Inc. (http://www.caps.com) -- All about company's route planning, shipment planning, supply chain analysis and dedicated fleet dispatch software.

Cass Information Systems (http://www.cassinfo.com) -- Freight software company's site makes up in depth what it lacks in design. Includes content from company's publications, index of U.S. freight shipments, links and more.

Cincom (http://www.cincom.com) -- Lots of info. on company's modular programs for manufacturing, assembly and document management, including on-line and FTP support for registered users.

Datastream System Inc. (http://www.dstm.com) --This site features a downloadable demo of the company's maintenance management software, and is highlighted by great graphics.

Enterprise Planning Systems (http://www.enterprise.on.ca) -- Ottawa-based MRP software developer offers freeware planning program to download, plus product info. and automatic update service that notifies you when site is significantly changed.

FACT (http://www.synquest.com) -- FACT says its software helps "manufacturers reduce cycle time by 50 percent," site has info. on various programs, user success stories, FAQs, technical support.

Fourth Shift Corp. (http://www.fs.com)-- Sophisticated site includes on-line consulting and descriptions of the company's manufacturing and financial software.

IMI: Industri-Matematik International (http://www.im.se) -- Info. on company's "demand chain" software plus job openings in Sweden, posted in Swedish.

Imagine Logistics Software Inc. (http://www.cyberus.ca/~i-irw) -- All about Ottawa-based company's warehousing and transportation software and RF systems; links with more content promised. Use of frames requires a newer browser.

Info Power (http://www.enteo.com) -- Basic site describes the company's manufacturing software and history.

J.D. Edwards & Co. (http://www.jdedwards.com) -- Large supplier of software for manufacturing, distribution and many other business areas, has cleanly designed site with emphasis on products and services it provides.

Logility (http://www.logility.com)--This is a good looking site with great graphics!Company sells "solutions for collaborative supply chain planning". The site features product info, a directory and employment listings.

Manufacturing Action Group Inc. (http://www.magimfg.com) -- Company sells "world class manufacturing software at an affordable price," site features basic info. on packages and has form for requesting demo disks.

Microcom Corp (http://www.microcomcorp.com) --This sharp site contains a catalogue of products, and downloadable software.

Microsoft: Transportation (http://www.microsoft.com/industry) -- Updated daily, this frames-based site invites software suppliers to join the Microsoft "Transportation Dream Team," and includes case studies and other resources to convince users to get on board the Windows NT train.

Minidata (http://minidata.adr.com) -- Description of company's distribution centre scheduling software, plus further info. to download in PDF format.

PeopleSoft (http://www.peoplesoft.com) -- Site describes PeopleSoft's distribution software, includes job opportunities and financial statements.

QAD (http://www.qad.com) -- Company backs up its claim to "global supply chain management software" by printing its motto on home page in some 20 languages. Lots of product info., customer support feature accessible only to registered users.

Radiobeacon(http://www.radiobeacon.com)--This flashy site provides info on the companies warehouse management systems.

Rebis (http://www.rebis.com) -- Innovative site provides a search engine for surfers to download applications for plant design and management.

Roadnet (http://www.roadnet.com) -- Find out about company's route planning and tracking systems, including previews of mapping technology.

RouteSmart (http://www.routesmart.com/distinct) --News articles, product releases, company background and a downloadable demo of the company's routing and scheduling software.

Scala (http://www.scala.se)-- A must see!! Includes descriptions of the company's business management software, a magazine, practice modules and much more.

Software 2000 (http://www.s2k.com) -- Nicely designed site covers company's software for purchase management, inventory control, order processing and more.

Software Matchmakers Inc. (http://www.softmatch.com) -- Organizers of annual Software Solutions show for manufacturing, transportation and distribution businesses has fun site full of software to download; jobs for computer types; and trade show news.

Symix (http://www.symix.com) -- Supplier of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has posted lots of product info., support for registered users, career opportunities, with well-designed graphics and groovy animated GIF.

Tecsys Inc. (http://www.tecsys.com/tecsys.html) -- Distribution management software developer offers innovative, great looking graphics; the content is fairly scarce, but this can be attributed to the fact it is a new site.

TransScape (http://www.pbtranscape.com) -- Transportation software firm's frames-based has a dynamite opening page, but little content beyond basic product info.

Zontec (http://www.zontec-spc.com) -- Info. on company's statistical process control software and training sessions.

Exel Logistics (http://www.exel-logistics.com) -- Lots of great content here, from an interactive tour of an Excel distribution centre to logistics resources, with good graphics and a choice of frames or not.

GATX Corp. (http://www.gatx.com) -- Nice-looking site covers company's transport and third-party divisions, includes up-to-minute stock prices.

MSAS Cargo International (http://www.msas.com) -- Logistics management company; includes basic information on company, links to contacts worldwide.

Menlo Logistics (http://www.menlolog.com) -- Third-party firm's site is well-designed with all the bells and whistles: Shockwave multimedia plug-in on managing the supply chain; frames to handle info. on clients and services; there are even publication-quality photos to download.

Prime Logistics Inc. (http://members.gnn.com/ebaker1051/biz.htm) -- Details of the company's third-party logistics services and for all of you interested--pictures of the warehouse, plus some neat animated GIFs at the bottom of the site.

1. CBC Newsworld - http://www.newsworld.cbc.ca/
2. The Globe and Mail - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/
3. Thomson Newspapers - http://www.netreader.com/
4. Canadian Press - http://xenon.xe.com/canpress/Overview.html
5. Southam National News - http://www.canada.com/
6. Sun Newspapers - http://www.canoe.ca/
7. Canada NewsWire - http://www.newswire.ca/
8. Yahoo Current Events - http://www.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Current_Events/Canadian_Current_Events/
9. Reuters News - http://www.reuters.com/
10. Halifax Herald - http://www.herald.ns.ca/
11. NB Globe & Journal - http://www.nbpub.nb.ca/
12. The Montreal Gazette - http://www.montrealgazette.com/
13. Le Soleil (French) - http://205.205.229.3/
14. The Ottawa Citizen - http://www.ottawacitizen.com/
15. The Toronto Star - http://www.thestar.com/
16. London Free Press - http://www.lfpress.com/index.html
17. Winnipeg Free Press - http://www.winnipeg.freenet.mb.ca/iphome/w/wfp/
18. Saskatoon Star Phoenix - http://www.saskstar.sk.ca/
19. Edmonton Journal - http://www.southam.com:80/edmontonjournal/
20. Vancouver Sun - http://www.vancouversun.com/
21. The Province - http://www.vancouverprovince.com/newsite/news-c.html
22. B.C.'s Favourite Newspapers On-Line - http://www.vannet.com/
23. Nunatsiaq News - NWT - http://natsiq.nunanet.com/~nunat/
24. Link to World News Papers (http://www.stack.nl/~haroldkl/index.html). Very good links to all the Continents

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