Sep 1, 2003 12:00 PM, [Compiled by Gary Macklin • gmacklin@primediabusiness.com]

NTE Inc, provider of on-line transportation software systems, announced that Hallmark Cards Inc of Kansas City MO has selected and is progressively implementing NTE Trade, a Web-native system to automate routing guide execution and exception management.

NTE Trade will be strategically deployed to execute shipments across Hallmark's transportation and shipping network. Hallmark uses NTE Trade to insure fully automated compliance to its corporate routing guide within its shipment processes. As a Web-delivered system, NTE Trade is accessible by all Hallmark shipping locations.
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