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Promat

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

ProMat 2011 is the premier showcase of material handling and logistics solutions in North America. The show is designed to offer productivity solutions and information by showcasing the products and services of over 700 leading material handling and logistics providers. March 21-24, 2011 Chicago, IL

IFDA - The 2010 Distribution Solutions Conference

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

If you're a distributor serving the food away-from-home industry, this conference can play a critical role in your profitability and long-term success. Company leaders gain valuable insights in strategic executive sessions, manufacturer and distributor logistics professionals find new levels of understanding through supply chain sessions, and leaders in the areas of warehousing, transportation, technology, and human resources address the latest issues affecting their discipline. Visit us at booth #350 October 25-27, 2010 Tampa, FL

APCIS International Conference and Expo

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

APICS 2010 aims to help apply best practices in global supply chain and operations management to ensure professional success. As we emerge from the global recession, APICS 2010 educational content will help you find ways to navigate the significant, permanent changes that have occurred in your organizations, the profession, and the economy. Each educational session will provide actionable best practices for global supply chain and operations management for you and your career. October 18-20, 2010 Las Vegas, NV

VA Warehouse and Logistics Conference

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

This is a one day conference and vendor expo for Virginia’s warehouse, manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics industry professionals. This conference will focus on cost reduction and cutting expenses while discussing warehouse principals and best practices, material handling and automation, freight and transportation solutions, systems and technology, use of benchmarks in operations, and use of bar codes.
October 13, 2010 Richmond, VA

AL Systems Knowledge Conference

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Simon & Schuster, one of the world's largest book publishers, recently consolidated two of their distribution facilities into one operation as a result of implementing Voice Technology with their Warehouse Controls System. This session will give you the opportunity to tour Simon & Schuster's facility in Riverside, NJ, and learn more from the experts behind the success of their distribution operations. October 7, 2010 Wyndham Mt. Laurel Mount Laurel, NJ Click here for more information Click here to register

2010 Feeding America Food Sourcing and Operations Conference

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Feeding America conferences provide education and networking opportunities for member food bank and national office staff. The Food Sourcing and Operations conference is designed to advance network capacities in product development, operations, logistics, warehousing, transportation, inventory control and food safety. Through a combination of small-group learning, attendee dialogue, and networking, the conference establishes a foundation for continuous, year-round learning and growth. October 4-6, 2010 Renaissance Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

CSCMP Annual Global Conference

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference offered supply chain management practitioners more professional education and personal growth opportunities than any other supply chain conference. Learning from global experts and network with thousands of colleagues. September 26-28, 2010 San Diego, CA

9th Annual North TX WERCouncil

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Visit with industry leaders in the exhibit showroom and attend educational presentations. This is the BEST EDUCATIONAL value for warehousing professionals in North Texas, so Don't Miss Out! Non-WERC members are Welcome!
Thursday, September 23, 2010 Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, TX

Voxware Releases Version 4.0 of Popular Voxware 3 Software Product

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

HAMILTON, NJ – August 3, 2010 – Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a leading supplier of software for voice picking and other warehouse operations, announced that version 4.0 of its Voxware 3 product is now available. Version 4.0 of Voxware 3 includes a significant expansion of the Enterprise Voice Manager, which is part of the Voxware Adaptive Voice Framework. The enhancements enable customers to deploy and manage voice picking applications from a single instance of software in a central data center, across many warehouses, even when warehouse layouts vary and voice workflows differ in each facility. “Software architecture should not dictate a centralized or decentralized deployment approach,” said Scott Yetter, Voxware CEO. “We developed the Enterprise Voice Manager so our customers can implement voice picking software that reflects current IT standards and significantly reduces the total cost of ownership for deploying voice solutions in the warehouse”. “We have many large customers already using the centralized deployment approach to reduce costs while simplifying support. One customer, Performance Food Group, operates 18 warehouses across North America and over 600 concurrent pickers on one instance of Voxware 3 located in their Richmond, VA data center.” Even if customers decide to move back and forth between centralized and decentralized management of their voice solution, they can keep the same Voxware systems in place and such changes are transparent to the users. In addition to the Enterprise Voice Manager, version 4.0 also includes many functional enhancements to order picking, replenishment, and putaway applications. Also, support for additional devices from Intermec, LXE, and Motorola are delivered, providing customers with the widest range of mobile devices that support voice solutions in the warehouse. About Voxware Voxware, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOXW), provides voice-driven software products that optimize the full spectrum of warehouse operations for greater accuracy, productivity and flexibility in supply chain execution. Voxware’s corporate headquarters are in Hamilton, New Jersey, with operating offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United Kingdom, and France. # # # For Additional Information:

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609-514-4100 ext. 4122 This news release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain factors that may cause Voxware’s plans to differ or results to vary from those expected including the risks associated with Voxware’s need to introduce new and enhanced products and services in order to increase market penetration and the risk of obsolescence of its products and services due to technological change; Voxware’s need to attract and retain key management and other personnel with experience in providing integrated voice-based solutions for e-logistics, specializing in the supply chain sector; the potential for substantial fluctuations in Voxware’s results of operations; competition from others; Voxware’s evolving distribution strategy and dependence on its distribution channels; the potential that speech products will not be widely accepted; Voxware’s need for additional capital; and a variety of risks set forth from time to time in Voxware’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Voxware undertakes no obligation to publicly release results of any of these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected results. Download PDF Version

Food Banks Raise Interest in Voice to Keep Costs Low

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Hunger? Here in the USA? Many are not surprised that some hunger exists in this land of plenty — but most are shocked to learn that one out of six Americans does not have enough to eat. Hunger is not confined to certain neighborhoods, education levels, or the homeless, but increasingly afflicts college-educated people and those with good jobs who just don't make enough to afford adequate food for their families.

“Food Banks are one of the few industries where you hope that the need for your services goes down each year,” says Bill McKnight, operations director for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Unfortunately, that has not been the case, as deteriorating economic conditions have left more people needing assistance

Voice technology: State of the industry

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:13:00 -0500

Scott Yetter, CEO and president, Voxware: “We’ve broadened the footprint of our applications in terms of doing more things in the warehouse such as loading, putaway, replenishment and cycle counting. We’re starting to see a convergence of technologies and you’re seeing different kinds of user interfaces. A number of the devices that are now being made support 3G or 4G, thus making it a lot easier to do mobile applications outside the warehouse; and now that cellular networks are becoming ubiquitous, there are new opportunities for voice beyond the warehouse.”

Three Unique Approaches to Voice Picking

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:32:00 -0500

Pierre’s Ice Cream Company distributes approximately 1,000 ice cream products and frozen treats from its 40,000-square-foot, all-freezer warehouse in Cleveland, Ohio. And as one can expect, picking cartons of ice cream using paper picking tickets in temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit clearly presented its own set of challenges. In March 2008, the company selected Voxware’s speaker dependent software operating on LXE’s rugged, freezer-proof HX3 unit. Access points were added to beef up RF coverage, and in June 2008, voice picking at Pierre’s went live. Productivity quickly skyrocketed, reducing the need for pickers from 15 to 9. Order accuracy went from 99.7 percent to a consistent 99.96 percent and above. And training is now a piece of cake.

Safe & sound

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:50:00 -0500

Once food is shipped to the warehouse, many warehouse managers are employing Voxware, a system that replaces the manual tasks of using clipboards and scanning with voice-activated software. “We have a lot of grocery customers who collect information regarding country of origin and lot numbers,” says CEO Scott Yetter.

According to Steve Gerrard, Voxware’s vice president of marketing, much of the information needed for the Produce Traceability Initiative simply isn’t captured because it was never required before, and that can add up to an added expense that is sent through the supply chain. “Our customers have been talking to us about how they can capture this information without having to raise prices unrealistically high or reduce margins,” he says. “You need to be able to make sure that at the point where the food is being handled that the correct steps are being taken.”

Voxware launches Voice Picking Blog

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

“Voice picking technology has evolved tremendously in recent years, with a profound shift away from custom, proprietary technology in favor of open voice solutions that maximize flexibility and control,” said Scott Yetter, Voxware president and CEO. “Voxware’s Voice Picking Blog serves as an important vehicle for communicating timely insights as voice technology enters the mainstream and continues to evolve at a rapid pace.”

Voxware Launches Voice Picking Blog

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:30:00 -0500

Hamilton, NJ – June 8, 2010 – Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a leading supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, announced the launch of its Voice Picking Blog, a resource sharing the latest developments in voice picking technology and trends. The blog is dedicated to chronicling the market forces and software innovations ushering in a new generation of voice picking technology and fueling a wave of adoption. The Voice Picking Blog will feature regular posts on emerging technology for voice directed picking; trends and insights regarding voice picking system selection, implementation, and integration; and commentary on timely topics and industry news. Regular blog contributors reflect a cross section of voice picking implementation, technology, and marketing experience. “Voice picking technology has evolved tremendously in recent years, with a profound shift away from custom, proprietary technology in favor of open voice solutions that maximize flexibility and control,” said Scott Yetter, President and CEO of Voxware. “Voxware’s Voice Picking Blog serves as an important vehicle for communicating timely insights as voice technology enters the mainstream and continues to evolve at a rapid pace.” Industry experts can join the conversation by contributing guest blogs and submitting comments in response to blog posts. The Voice Picking Blog is accessible at www.voxware.com/voice-picking-blog/ and is also available via RSS feed. About Voxware Voxware, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOXW), provides voice picking software products that optimize the full spectrum of warehouse operations for greater accuracy, productivity and flexibility in supply chain execution. Voxware’s corporate headquarters are in Hamilton, New Jersey, with operating offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United Kingdom, and France. Additional information can be obtained at www.voxware.com. # # # For Additional Information: Public Relations Contact:
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609-514-4100 ext. 4122 This news release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain factors that may cause Voxware’s plans to differ or results to vary from those expected including the risks associated with Voxware’s need to introduce new and enhanced products and services in order to increase market penetration and the risk of obsolescence of its products and services due to technological change; Voxware’s need to attract and retain key management and other personnel with experience in providing integrated voice-based solutions for e-logistics, specializing in the supply chain sector; the potential for substantial fluctuations in Voxware’s results of operations; competition from others; Voxware’s evolving distribution strategy and dependence on its distribution channels; the potential that speech products will not be widely accepted; Voxware’s need for additional capital; and a variety of risks set forth from time to time in Voxware’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Voxware undertakes no obligation to publicly release results of any of these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected results. Download PDF Version

Belron picks Voxware

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:30:00 -0500

John Cooper, head of logistics at Laddaw, said: “We selected Voxware because they offer a packaged software product with a toolset for configuring voice solutions… We also wanted an open and configurable software product to give us flexibility for the future to enable a global roll-out across our distribution centres.”

Belron Group Deploys Voxware 3 Software

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:20:00 -0500

Reading, England – June 1, 2010 – Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a leading supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, announced that Belron, the world’s leading vehicle glass repair company, has deployed its Voxware 3 software product at Laddaw®, one of the Belron® Group’s largest European distribution centres.
“We selected Voxware because they offer a packaged software product with a toolset for configuring voice solutions,” said John Cooper, Head of Logistics at Laddaw® “Our analysis pointed toward a significant productivity improvement by moving to a voice-driven, hands-free operation, but we also wanted an open and configurable software product to give us flexibility for the future to enable a global roll-out across our distribution centres.” The Voxware 3 solution is integrated with the Belron® Oracle warehouse management system, and converts order data into voice-enabled assignments using business rules that are specific to the Laddaw operation. Because the products are automotive glass and glazing products, great care must be taken to pick items in the correct order to facilitate easy packing. By working hands-free, order pickers move faster, increasing efficiency and there has also been a reduction in product handling damage. “Belron® had a well-conceived plan and knew what they wanted,” said Scott Yetter, Voxware CEO. “We are very pleased that Voxware 3 has proven itself at Laddaw®, and are working with Belron® to take voice to additional facilities operated by the Belron® Group.” About Belron Belron® is the world’s largest dedicated vehicle glass repair and replacement company. Belron® is home to some 24,000 employees, all working together to bring the Belron® story to life. Our operations span 31 countries and five continents, making us a global business in every sense. Additional information can be obtained at www.belron.com.
About Voxware

Voxware, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOXW), provides voice picking software products that optimize the full spectrum of warehouse operations for greater accuracy, productivity and flexibility in supply chain execution. Voxware’s corporate headquarters are in Hamilton, New Jersey, with operating offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United Kingdom, and France. Additional information can be obtained at www.voxware.com. ### For Additional Information: Public Relations Contact:
PR@voxware.com

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Voxware Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2010

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Hamilton, NJ – May 17, 2010 – Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a leading supplier of software for voice-driven warehousing operations, reported results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010. Overall revenues decreased 17% to $3.354 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 from $4.021 million during the comparable prior year period. Revenues decreased 12% to $9.465 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 from $10.724 million during the comparable prior year period. Net loss on a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) basis was $591,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to $560,000 for the comparable prior year period. Net loss on a GAAP basis was $2.334 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010, compared to a net loss of $4.223 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2009, an improvement of $1.889 million. Voxware's financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, can be found in its Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2010. “During our third fiscal quarter, we saw revenue remain steady compared to our second quarter of fiscal 2010,” said Scott Yetter, Voxware CEO. “As we have previously stated, we have taken steps to ensure that expenses excluding non-cash stock-based compensation will be more closely aligned with expected revenue during the remainder of fiscal 2010. Our third quarter results are in line with where we expected to be at this point of our fiscal year. Furthermore, our cash position remains strong at $3.4 million as we move into the remainder of the year.” “Large enterprises continue to seriously evaluate Voxware’s software, and we are confident that cost containment projects such as implementing voice in distribution centers will be among the first to be funded as the economic climate improves.” Net loss on a non-GAAP basis was $229,000 and $1.249 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010. The difference between the GAAP and non-GAAP net loss is attributable to non-cash stock-based compensation, which was $362,000 and $1.085 million, respectively for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010. A reconciliation of GAAP measures with non-GAAP measures can be found at the end of this release. About Voxware

Voxware, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOXW), provides voice picking software products that optimize the full spectrum of warehouse operations for greater accuracy, productivity and flexibility in supply chain execution. Voxware’s corporate headquarters are in Hamilton, New Jersey, with operating offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United Kingdom, and France. Additional information can be obtained at www.voxware.com. ### For Additional Information: Public Relations Contact:
PR@voxware.com

Investor Relations Contact:
William Levering
IR@voxware.com
609-514-4100

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609-514-4100 ext. 4122 Download PDF Version

Voxware's voice-directed picking system expands into new markets

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Scott Yetter, president and CEO of Voxware, said these trends are opening up new markets for voice systems both inside and outside the warehouse. External applications where voice is making inroads include direct-to-store delivery and yard management, he said. Retail, grocery and food distribution, and consumer packaged goods continue to be strong markets for voice.

Voxware Hosts Produce Traceability Roundtable

Tue, 04 May 2010 08:45:00 -0500

Hamilton, NJ – May 4, 2010 – Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a supplier of packaged software for voice solutions in the warehouse, hosted leading foodservice companies including major distributors US Foodservice and Performance Food Group on April 13 at a Roundtable focused on the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI).
“We had some of the largest food distributors in North America, who collectively manage over 100 warehouses,” said Scott Yetter, Voxware CEO. “Because of the ongoing development in our software, our customers can leverage their investment in Voxware for PTI. The roundtable enabled us to confirm our product strategy for PTI by interacting with our customers as they prepare for this emerging industry issue.”
“The Technology Roundtable was a very useful forum. As a group we learned from one another and helped identify key areas where technology can assist in compliance efforts, and we were pleased to see how our Voxware product will support our requirements,” said Jeff Williamson, Senior Vice President of Operations for Performance Food Group.
“Traceability is extremely important in the Canadian market,” said Fadi Swayty, Project Manager at Tannis Food Distributors in Ontario. “The Roundtable provided a forum where we foodservice companies could compare requirements and discuss different ways to satisfy them.”
Voxware supports PTI via the integrated scanning capability included in the Voxware 3 software suite, and the company plans to add more features in upcoming releases. “There is no substitute for listening to your customers,” said Yetter. “The Roundtable helped solidify our product direction, and the contribution of these market leaders will help Voxware deliver a better product to our customers.”

About Voxware

Voxware, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOXW), provides voice picking software products that optimize the full spectrum of warehouse operations for greater accuracy, productivity and flexibility in supply chain execution. Voxware’s corporate headquarters are in Hamilton, New Jersey, with operating offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United Kingdom, and France. Additional information can be obtained at www.voxware.com. ### For Additional Information: Public Relations Contact:
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William Levering
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609-514-4100

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609-514-4100 ext. 4122 Download PDF Version

Voice technology: It’s all about the software at Voxware

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

While most companies I visit use scanning guns from a single vendor so they don’t have to carry extra inventory and parts - they’re a Motorola house or an Intermec house - in theory, the guns and mobile computers can plug and play. Now that same thing is happening in voice and that’s probably a good thing for end users and voice
technology overall. “It’s validation of the space,” said Yetter. “It shows an end user that voice is no longer a science project. It’s an open market where users have options.”

Voxware Adds IBM WebSphere and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Support to Popular VOXWARE 3 Software Product

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:30:00 -0500

Hamilton, NJ – March 16, 2010 – Voxware, Inc. (Nasdaq: VOXW), a leading supplier of voice picking software for warehousing operations, announced support for the IBM WebSphere application server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system. A major US retailer has chosen this technology stack for the rollout of their Voxware 3 voice picking solution.

“Voice vendors traditionally offered few if any choices in system software needed to operate their solutions,” said Scott Yetter, Voxware CEO. “Most companies have been moving toward thin client, loosely-coupled applications deployed on true enterprise platforms because they are easier to scale, manage, and support. Yet many voice solutions are fat client, tightly-coupled applications that don’t fit easily into a modern IT technology stack.

“Today’s announcement reflects Voxware’s commitment to modernize voice in the warehouse by supporting the kind of technology options that today’s enterprise IT organizations have integrated into their operational standards.”

Pricing for IBM WebSphere and Red Hat Enterprise Linux support is available from Voxware. Contact Voxware for details on specific release versions supported.

WebSphere is a trademark of IBM. LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT® is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc.

About Voxware

Voxware, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOXW), provides voice picking software products that optimize the full spectrum of warehouse operations for greater accuracy, productivity and flexibility in supply chain execution. Voxware’s corporate headquarters are in Hamilton, New Jersey, with operating offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United Kingdom, and France. Additional information can be obtained at www.voxware.com. ### For Additional Information: Public Relations Contact:
PR@voxware.com

Investor Relations Contact:
William Levering
IR@voxware.com
609-514-4100

Product/Sales Inquiries:
marketing@voxware.com
609-514-4100 ext. 4122 Download PDF Version