Logistics, purchasing resources

Here are a few noteworthy Web sites we have learned about recently.

By Martha Spizziri, Web Editor -- Modern Materials Handling, 1/1/2001

The Institute St. Onge is a subscription-based Web site offered by the St. Onge consulting company. The site includes tutorials on manufacturing, materials handling, and logistics techniques, illustrated with pictures and 3-D animation; news on emerging trends; and Web-based training and certification, among other offerings. Subscribers also may commission customized research; 100 hr of research are included with the company's extended subscription package. For a free test drive of the site's Knowledge Center, contact St. Onge at iStonge@stonge.com or (717) 840-8181. St. Onge's general Web site is www.stonge.com .

dotLogix.com provides a variety of services designed to help manage e-commerce activities, including transportation, warehousing, order management, procurement, customer service, software application services, and Web site development. Its services are aimed at mid-sized companies that make, sell, or distribute goods to other businesses. Current clients include American Metal Products and the Office and Consumer Papers Division of International Paper.

EqualFooting.com  aims to put small manufacturing and construction firms on equal footing with larger operations when it comes to purchasing, financing, and shipping. The company lets small businesses schedule freight through its network of vendors–either via its Web site or its toll-free telephone number, 877-55-EQUAL (877-553-7825). It also facilitates the purchase of industrial and office supplies and helps businesses obtain loans and leases. To buy products or services, users can search EqualFooting's catalog or submit Requests for Quotes online. The company also negotiates special offers on small business services for users who become registered members (the membership is free).

Cargo4less.com , which launched in November, is an exchange for worldwide air-cargo shipping. Cargo4less lets shippers name their price for available cargo space. Cargo space providers then bid for the shipments. Cargo4less says it plans eventually to expand its offerings to other modes of shipment, although it does not give a target date.