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Australian 3PL Star Track Express Selects HighJump Supply Chain Advantage Suite.


EDEN PRAIRIE Eden Prairie

A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300.
, Minn. -- HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Star Track Express Star Track Express specialises in express road transport. The company was established as Multigroup Distribution Services in 1974 at Dee Why, New South Wales. It wasn't until 1982 when they adopted the name Discount Freight Express, with the company logo placed on their trucks for  has selected HighJump Supply Chain Advantage suite. Star Track Express, a technology leader with consistent double-digit growth, selected the HighJump solution to support its rapidly growing business. The Australian provider of third-party logistics A third-party logistics provider (abbreviated 3PL) is a firm that provides outsourced or "third party" logistics services to companies for part, or sometimes all of their supply chain management function.  (3PL) and express road and airfreight air·freight  
n.
1. A system of transporting freight by air.

2. The amount charged for transporting freight by air.



air
 transport plans to use the system in warehousing operations across the country to increase productivity through greater automation and improved fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil  
tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils
1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises.

2.
 capabilities.

With customers across diverse industries such as motor cycles, electronics, household appliances and consumer healthcare, Star Track Express was motivated to find a flexible, scalable solution that would allow its warehousing operations to meet a range of customer needs quickly. HighJump Supply Chain Advantage suite will integrate with numerous host systems across the 3PL's customer base to facilitate the flow of real-time inventory information. The solution will enable Star Track Express customers to access shipment status and other key inventory and account information through a secure Web portal See portal. .

"Our goal is to provide our warehousing customers with better, more efficient and more cost-effective services," said Ian Greentree, national logistics manager, Star Track Express. "The HighJump Supply Chain Advantage suite will be an integral part of helping us achieve that goal by offering customers a seamless domestic supply chain solution with real-time visibility from order pick to proof of delivery."

"HighJump Software has greatly increased its presence in Australia and around the world," said Jim Walsh Jim Walsh can refer to any of the following people
  • Jim Walsh, U.S. Congressman
  • Jim Walsh (politician), an Irish politician
  • Jim Walsh (hockey player), and ice hockey player in the National Hockey League
, vice president of international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. , HighJump Software. "We're pleased to work with Star Track Express as it builds a solid foundation for advancing supply chain operations and growing its business."

About Star Track Express

Star Track Express offers tailored logistics solutions to Australian businesses. Jointly owned by Australia Post

Main article: Postal service in Australia


Australia Post is trading name of the Australian Postal Corporation, the postal service with a monopoly in small letter mail Australia.
 and Qantas, Star Track Express has an unwavering commitment to providing their customers with the highest levels of service at the lowest possible cost. Star Track Express provides Australian business with unsurpassed service through superior technology, meaningful account management and a highly developed national infrastructure.

About HighJump Software, a 3M Company

Forward-thinking companies entrust HighJump Software to power their supply chains. HighJump Software simplifies the art and business of creating, selling and moving products across global networks. Building upon 3M's history of innovation, HighJump Software helps more than 1,300 clients worldwide drive growth and manage change. www.highjump.com

About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze  
v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es

v.tr.
1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise.

2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex.

v.intr.
 things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.

Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command, Vikuiti and HighJump are trademarks of 3M.

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