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September 2000
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Acsis Inc. Introduces New, Web-based Vendor Compliance Labeling Solution
Marlton, New Jersey – September 12, 2000
Acsis, Inc., a leading provider of automated data collection solutions for the supply chain, today
announced the introduction of its new, Web-based Vendor Compliance Labeling (VCL) solution. The service will allow a customer’s vendors to print barcode
labels and tags through a simple, low-cost Internet connection.
Introduced as the flagship application to the company’s complete line of
Supply Chain Execution services, the system is designed to:
- provide a consistent method of printing labels
- eliminate the need for vendors/suppliers to
develop individual means of producing labels
- insure the accuracy of label information
- print labels faster and easier
- provide a more accurate means of evaluating
vendor performance
- provide a migration path for additional
vendor/customer data exchanges
According to company CEO, Nathan Konecky, “This application delivers a simple yet powerful means of
initiating a supply chain strategy.” A single application using customer data
produces all labels used in the supply chain, thus assuring compliance. Additionally,
a shared access to supply chain data and a common method of linking suppliers and
customers has also been established. “This link provides a natural and
effective path to other supply chain activities, continued Konecky. In fact, we
are in the process of developing enhancements to this service including
Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) and lot tracking capabilities.”
Here’s How The System Works
Purchase Order (P.O.) and Delivery information is first extracted from the customer host system and transferred to Acsis’
DataPass Exchange (DPEX) Web server. This information is automatically
extracted and transferred on a schedule determined by the customer. When the
transferred information is received, the vendor stores it in the DPEX database.
Each time information is transferred; it replaces the open Purchase Order
information already in the database.
The vendor may then access the DPEX Web site through a browser. After logging on, the vendor is presented
with a list of open deliveries. Upon selecting a delivery, the vendor is
presented with a list of items, item descriptions, quantity ordered, unit of
measure and the number of labels already printed. When an item is selected for
printing, the vendor may enter a lot number and the number of labels to print.
The DPEX Web server will then cause the labels to print on a barcode label
printer located at the vendor’s facility.
About The Company
Acsis, Inc. is a worldwide leader in data collection enabling technology and services. Acsis provides
complete supply chain event management solutions for the ERP marketplace,
specializing in SAP R/3. The company's products are designed to simplify the
integration and use of SAP R/3 and other ERP systems within manufacturing,
distribution and warehouse operations. Acsis is headquartered at 3000 Lincoln
Drive East, Marlton, New Jersey 08053. For more information, please call (856)
810-3539, email SBrown@Acsisinc.com, or visit www.acsisinc.com.
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October 2000
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Acsis, Inc. Introduces DPExchange.Net - New Web Portal Allows Trading Partner to
Collaborate over the Internet -
Chicago, Frontline Solutions Expo – October 3, 2000 – Acsis, Inc., a leading provider of automated data collection
solutions for the supply chain, today announced the introduction of DPExchange.Net, their new, on-line
service for supply chain execution among trading partners. The site allows
customers to provide mission-critical information to partners in the supply
chain utilizing the latest technologies in ERP integration, database
extraction, XML communication, RF data collection (barcode and RFID tracking)
and wireless enterprise event updates to cell phones, pagers, PDAs and other
intelligent appliances.
Acsis will be demonstrating the site at Frontline Solutions Expo 2000,
held October 3 – 5 at the Rosemont Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Serving as the primary communications medium for the company’s new Vendor
Collaboration Program, the Web portal will feature the following
applications:
- Electronic Purchase Orders - Customers can send purchase orders to all their vendors
via the Internet. With DPExchange.net there is no need to fax or mail P.O.'s.
These electronic P.O.'s can easily be integrated into the suppliers order entry
system.
- Purchase Order Acknowledgement – This feature provides the customer with instantaneous
feedback, automatically acknowledging that the supplier has received the
Purchase Order.
- Vendor Compliance Labeling - From the Purchase Order information extracted from
the customers ERP system, DPExchange.net allows the supplier to generate fully
compliant barcode labels. There is no need for sophisticated barcode-labeling
software. Individual, carton, pallet and quick receive barcode labels are
automatically generated from the system.
- Advanced Shipment Notices - Utilizing an inexpensive scanner to scan the
created barcodes, DPExchange.net can generate Advanced Shipment Notices to the
customer, providing increased visibility for the incoming shipment.
- Shipment Authorization - Many trading partners provide daily releases of
orders from a large blanket order. DPExchange.net ensures the necessary communication and collaboration
between trading partners to easily acknowledge shipment authorizations and
alert appropriate personnel to any exceptions.
- Third Party Warehousing - DPExchange.net facilitates the effective
communication of shipments and receipts to third party
warehouses. All workflow processes and paperwork involved with the shipment
or receipt are created using DPExchange.net.
Steven G. Selfridge, President and Chief Operating Officer of Acsis, Inc., said,
“DPExchange.net provides planning visibility and cost savings to both customer
and vendor that have not existed up to now. We believe Acsis plays a vital role in the Supply Chain Execution
Market, which industry analysts estimate will grow from $1.6 billion in 1999 to
$8.3 billion in 2004.
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