The Olson Company And SPS Commerce Team to offer integrated Warehouse and EDI Services
Solution Electronically Links the Supplier, 3PL-Managed Warehouses and Retailer for Improved Inventory Management and Accurate Order Fulfillment
Minneapolis , Minn. , Feb. 22, 2006 – SPS Commerce, the leader in hosted Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software, announced today that it has teamed with The Olson Company, a leading third party logistics provider, to offer an integrated solution to its customers. The integrated solution enables suppliers to respond quickly to a retailer’s purchase requests by electronically sending a ship order to its external distribution centers managed by Olson, validating the availability of the requested inventory, communicating the related shipping information to the retailer, and producing an accurate and timely invoice in a hands-free environment.
“Olson’s customers want to automate their supply chain practices as much as possible without adding personnel, facilities or systems,” said Modupe Taylor-Pearce, General Manager at Olson. “By outsourcing their fulfillment, warehouse and transportation functions to Olson, they already know the value of using experienced professionals to manage and monitor routine, but complex, operations. EDI is no different. Olson is pleased to offer an integrated solution with the largest hosted EDI service provider, SPS Commerce. Together we can offer a more streamlined approach to order fulfillment.”
“SPS Commerce is helping organizations to become less reliant on internal software systems and resources for many supply chain activities,” said Archie Black, president and CEO of SPS Commerce. “By working with Olson to integrate our hosted EDI services with their third-party warehouse systems, our joint customers can extend their EDI use to include many logistics functions. This integrated process benefits both the supplier and retailer with more timely deliveries, accurate invoices and hassle-free ordering. We are pleased to team with Olson as they share our commitment to superior customer service and leveraging the Internet for cost-effective, secure and efficient business transactions.”
About The Olson Company
The Olson Company is a leading 3 rd party logistics provider with facilities throughout the Midwest and in Southern California. We specialize in integrated WMS technology solutions serving the apparel, retail, medical, pharmaceutical, telecom, electronics, computer equipment and other high value product industries. The Olson Company serves Fortune 100 clients as well as emerging market companies that have high growth needs. For additional information, please contact The Olson Company at 1-888-OLSON-11 or visit www.olsoncompany.com
