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MINCRON SELECTS VARSITY LOGISTICS FOR PARTNER PROGRAM
Varsity ShipSoft to provide Mincron ERP customers with best-of-breed parcel and freight shipping software to streamline order fulfillment and shipping
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — March 15, 2004 —Varsity Logistics, Inc., the pioneer of transportation management solutions for the IBM iSeries, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Mincron Software Systems, a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise software for the wholesale distribution industry.
As part of this partnership, Varsity will offer a Mincron approved software interface between ShipSoft, Varsity’s parcel and freight shipping software, and Mincron Hardgoods Distribution software for the iSeries.
“We are pleased to be selected as a Mincron shipping software partner, said Rosalie Cmelak, Director of Channel Marketing for Varsity Logistics. “This partnership formalizes our long relationship with Mincron, and provides our joint customers with seamless integration between their shipping department and the rest of their organization.”
Provided and maintained by Varsity, the ShipSoft/Mincron interface allows shipment data to flow seamlessly between the two systems on the iSeries. Shipment and order information is shared across the organization enabling:
- Rate shopping, selection of shipping options and quotation of shipping rates at order entry
- Instant visibility to shipment status and simplified requests for proof of delivery
- Accurate shipping costs for invoicing and analysis
ShipSoft extends Mincron’s enterprise software to automate and integrate the entire fulfillment process.
"Varsity is a recognized leader in parcel and freight shipping software for the iSeries, explains Walter Ulrich, Mincron’s President and CEO. “We are pleased to offer our customers integration to ShipSoft’s award winning shipping functionality which is backed by Varsity’s exceptional customer support.”
Long-time Mincron user, Ryan Herco Products, found that integrating Varsity ShipSoft with their Mincron ERP system enhanced their profitability. Natalee Pucher, IT Analyst for Ryan Herco, notes that, “ Since adding ShipSoft we have reduced our shipping and support expense, improved billing accuracy, and increased our ability to evaluate customer profitability.”
About Varsity Logistics, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Varsity Logistics, Inc. is the leading provider of IBM iSeries and AS/400 shipping systems. Varsity's software supports the full spectrum of parcel, truckload and LTL shipments, including rate shopping, manifesting, parcel packing, international shipments and invoice auditing. Deployed in more than 1,000 distribution sites, Varsity helps organizations of all sizes improve shipping efficiencies, increase customer satisfaction and reduce shipping expense. Varsity is based in San Francisco, California. www.varsitylogistics.com
About Mincron
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Mincron is a leading provider of innovative, high-value software and business service solutions to wholesale distributors, logistics companies, and other businesses requiring tightly integrated enterprise software solutions. For more information, visit www.mincron.com
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