2010 has been a busy year for Varsity and this Fall season is no exception. After wrapping things up in Chicago at the Parcel Forum, the premier shipping industry show, we will travel to Orlando, Florida to participate in the VAI 2010 User Conference.

After leaving Orlando, we continue our quest onto Milford, Massachusets to participate in the JD Edwards Northeast Users Group Conference.

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Varsity Logistics continues to expand into new markets with the help of its network of IBM Business Partners Business.  This past year we were proud to form alliances with Maximum Computer, iTech Solutions, Inc, Computer Alliance and MCS.

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Varsity Logistics, Inc. and TurningPoint Systems today announced a partnership to provide distributors in the food, tobacco, candy, pharmaceutical and biotech industries with an integrated warehouse management and shipping solution built on the power and reliability of the IBM i operating system.

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Learn about the benefits, prerequisites and processes which allow you to upgrade to v2.70 by registering here!

If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact Diane Pham.

Phone: 650-392-7907
eMail: dpham (at) varsitynet (dot) com

UPS is currently raising awareness of UPS Ready solutions specific to SAP and the Varsity Logistics ShipSoft solution has been chosen to be part of this initiative.

Varsity’s solution consolidates all shipping activity (parcel and freight) under one hardware (IBM iSeries) platform, interfaced to SAP, and can address the shipping needs of companies shipping from 100 pieces to 100,000 pieces per day.

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To All Varsity Customers:

Since my last update, when I discussed the improvements we were planning to make in the quality of our product, much has transpired.  I am happy to report that we now have our latest two versions under both change control and rolling PTF distribution.  We have added automated testing; giving us substantially improved quality throughout the product, and given new focus to all of our processes making product quality inherent in all we do. Read the rest of this entry »

SAVE 20% or More on Varsity Supplied Hardware

Order now and achieve optimum shipping efficiency in 2011.  Don’t miss this opportunity to save 20% on the replacement of unreliable hardware, or to add new hardware to support additional shipping stations or locations.

• Varsity provides shipping related hardware to make your shipping process more efficient.  Whether you are a small or high volume shipper we offer scales and printers to fit your requirement.

All Varsity supplied hardware is carefully selected, tested and configured to eliminate software compatibility issues.
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Stylemark Moves to SAP and Takes Varsity Logistics’ TMS Solution Along for Added Functionality

By tightly integrating SAP with Shipsoft, Varsity’s SAP interface provides StyleMark seamless order processing from order entry to delivery. Shipment and order information is shared across the enterprise, and tracking information is available real time to the customer service department as well as the shipping departments.

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Varsity Logistics Shipping Solution Helps Miller Zell Meet Retail Customer Demands

Varsity Logistics has been able to provide Miller Zell with the tools they need to meet the demands of retail customers. With our shipping solutions, Miller Zell can now maintain a level of customer service unsurpassed in the industry.

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FedEX Reports Their Earnings Doubled in it’s Fiscal First Quarter

Shipping company FedEx (FDX), often viewed as a bellwether for the economy, reported that its fiscal first quarter earnings more than doubled to $380 million, or $1.20 per share, from $181 million, or 58 cents per share, it earned a year ago. But results were a penny shy of analyst expectations and shares fell nearly 3% in premarket trading.

“Strong demand for our services resulted in higher volumes and better revenue per shipment at FedEx Express and FedEx Ground,” said Chairman, President and CEO Frederick Smith. “This increased demand comes from improved global economic conditions,” he added, as well as the improvements the company made during the downturn.

In its fiscal 2010 first quarter ended August 31, FedEx revenue jumped 18% to $9.46 billion from $8.01 billion the previous year. Also, it reported operFating margin of 6.6%, up from 3.9% the previous year. Read the rest of this entry »