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ePOD Allows Any Mobile Device to Record and Schedule Worldwide Pickups and Deliveries
Westfield, N.J. -- June 3, 2008 -- QuestaWeb, Inc. (www.questaweb.com), a premier provider of Web-based integrated trade and logistics management solutions, today announced the release of new functionality that enhances the global visibility capabilities of its TradeMasterQW Global Trade Management System. A new ePOD feature, which stands for electronic proof of delivery, enables any supply chain participant to use any mobile device with Internet access to record worldwide pickups and deliveries in real time.
Current and accurate proof-of-delivery information is important to both consignees and transporters, as the receipt of confirmation data often concludes a physical transaction and triggers the initiation of the financial settlement process. Shipment information also affects inventory and distribution management decisions as well as logistics-related operations. Until now, most shippers and carriers shared the frustration of not receiving timely input on container pickup or delivery. These “unknowns” in the first and last miles of a container’s journey prevented updates to computerized shipment status postings until receipt of documentation, which often was well after the actual pickup or delivery time.
QuestaWeb’s ePOD overcomes this limitation by enabling any supply chain member with a mobile device possessing access to the Internet, such as a cellular phone, PDA or tablet, to report information in real time. Its intuitive design and easy-to-use features make ePOD readily deployable worldwide and offer reporting on three separate transportation levels: manifests, containers and delivery orders. Notably, data posted via ePOD are immediately available for real-time shipment tracking in all TradeMasterQW modules, including both the Track and Trace and the Global Trade Visibility modules. Once entered, a firm’s overall shipment information can be consolidated and analyzed for purposes of improving outbound load planning.
QuestaWeb CEO Leon Turetsky says, “Firms need to know exactly where their products are at any given time. TradeMasterQW always provided superior information on product location, detailing container locale and content down to the individual line level. With the addition of ePOD, TradeMasterQW takes visibility to the next level and adds a built-in alert mechanism to keep supply chain activities moving. When a scheduled pickup or delivery is not reported as complete via ePOD, TradeMasterQW automatically issues an e-mail to the designated supply-chain participant so that action can be taken immediately to correct the problem and minimize the impact. Such real-time intelligence also pinpoints bottlenecks, accelerates good movement and enhances customer satisfaction.”
Pricing and Availability
QuestaWeb’s ePOD feature is available immediately for new TradeMasterQW customers. Current QuestaWeb clients are automatically upgraded at no additional charge, consistent with the firm’s policy of ensuring all customers always possess the latest features and most advanced technology. For more information, please call Wayne Slossberg, Vice President of Sales, at (908) 233-2300 or visit www.questaweb.com.
About QuestaWeb
QuestaWeb is a premier provider of integrated, Web-based global trade management software solutions. The firm’s business model unifies import, export, logistics, compliance and financial processes including U.S. Customs clearance, landed costs, Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications, export licensing, denied party screening, quota management, product catalog, tracking, event management and international document repository. The centralized global database maintains up-to-date compliance content and supports multiple languages, currencies and time zones. QuestaWeb was one of the first companies certified by U.S. Customs for electronic connectivity initiatives. The company’s flagship product, TradeMasterQW Global Trade Management System, proactively manages export and import processes for importers, exporters, forwarders and brokers. It accelerates the flow of goods across the global supply chain, reduces inventory and operational costs and ensures compliance with ever-changing cross-border regulations.
For more information, please call (908) 233-2300
or visit QuestaWeb, Inc.
Press contact: Jeanne Zepp at (240) 686-1000 jzepp@dprgroup.com
or visit DPR Group, Inc.
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