ITS Logistics Live with Provia Software in New Facility - 06-01-2005
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 8 -Provia Software, a leading provider of order-to-delivery supply chain execution software, announced today that ITS Logistics, a full service third party logistics (3PL) provider, has gone live with Provia's 3PL order management and warehouse management solution, FourSite, at the company's new 200,000 square foot facility in Sparks, NV.
ITS Logistics is a Nevada based, full service third party logistics provider offering a wide range of supply chain solutions to manufacturers and distributors, including inbound transport into their facility, raw material to finished goods inventory management, integrated customer service, pick/pack, fulfillment, overflow storage, returns processing, recall capability, repackaging, kitting, assembly, cross-docking, and shipment to the consignee.
As part of the company's overall growth strategy, investments have been made in both technology and new facilities. In addition to FourSite, ITS Logistics also licensed Provia's ViaView web based visibility, alert management and performance analysis software and will implement ViaView later this year. "Using the Provia solution is a huge leap for us technologically and really gives us a more solid base to build upon," said Darryl Bader, vice president of ITS Logistics. "The combination of using the Provia solution and moving to a larger facility will allow us to attract and win new clients and to offer them a much more complex level of logistics services. With ViaView, our customers will have access to real time information and key performance indicators, which will be a huge differentiator for us. Overall, we see the Provia solution as a key investment in the long-term goals of ITS Logistics."
ITS has already begun to see results since going live with Provia. "We've seen improved levels of productivity with our workforce, particularly with the use of the radio frequency (RF) terminals," added Bader. "The biggest area of improvement has been in our cycle time. Before implementing Provia, it would take us about 24 hours to receive a product and have it available for outbound orders. With Provia, we can receive a product and be able to ship it in the same day."
"We are pleased to add ITS Logistics to our growing customer base of 3PL companies," said Paul Crist, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Provia. "Working with a customer who sees logistics technology as a key success factor in their overall growth plan is an exciting partnership opportunity for us. We look forward to a long relationship with them."
About Provia Software
With over 500 global installations, Provia Software delivers The Power of Delivery(TM) for such customers as Menlo Worldwide, Spencer Gifts, Versacold, Gillette, Total Logistic Control, TaylorMade-adidas Golf and Lanier Worldwide. Provia's supply chain execution products include RFID-enabled warehousing, transportation, order and yard management products seamlessly integrated together with web-based visibility tools to create a real-time, end to end supply chain execution solution that creates a competitive advantage for our customers. For more information on Provia, visit http://www.provia.com or call toll-free 1-877-PROVIA1 (1-877-776-8421).
