Precision Software enables visible global transportation from a single system

Precision Software, a division of QAD Inc. has launched the latest expansion of its leading-edge global trade and transportation management solution, Precision TRAXi3, which was previewed recently at Precision's user's conference, Global Exchange 2007 in Chicago.

Precisions latest software release provides an enterprise scope solution for both production and non-production environments. The addition of a new web-based supply chain visibility portal and a new web-based non-production desktop shipping portal enables companies to reduce inventories and streamline shipping practices by making more effective decisions about the movement of goods and materials within the boundaries of the company and across the supply chain.

Precision TRAXi3 builds on the solutions extensive capabilities for multi-carrier parcel and freight shipping, global trade management and freight audit with additional tracking, reporting, screening and optimization of multi-modal and multi-carrier shipments. Built on a single platform, the new version leverages its integrated capabilities for both the heavy duty shipper and the infrequent user with OnPremise, OnDemand and OnAppliance deployment options.

 Over the years our business has transformed into one of global presence, with daily shipping requirements throughout North and South America, as well as Asia, Australia, and Europe, said Connie Glogowski, Senior Project Manager at Pioneer Balloon Company. Were excited about the multi-carrier shipping capabilities; utilizing carriers were all familiar with to manage our imports and exports as well as the ad hoc shipping requirements of our corporate staff for samples and sales materials. The consolidated information collected will give us business intelligence about how well we manage our freight today, as well as how we can better manage our freight tomorrow. We anticipate that this new TRAXi3 release from Precision will deliver significant cost savings and we will have fewer headaches.

Greg Lloyd, Precision Software's president said, "Precisions TRAXi3 version 7.0 delivers on our vision to provide shippers with a single global system to manage their supply chain activity. With this release we are helping to simplify both production and non-production shipping of goods on a global scale and addressing the demands for clear visibility across the supply chain to control costs. The latest enhancements to the suite ensure that our customers benefit from effective cost management of carriers and goods, both within their organization and across their entire global supply chain."

Precisions TRAXi3 Version 7.0 workflow-based and rules-driven engine allows customers to build the system according to their unique business processes, ensuring that every shipment follows 'best practice'.

About Precision Software

Established in 1984, Precision Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of QAD Inc develops industry-leading software specializing in the area of visible global transportation.  A unique offering that is system neutral, Precisions TRAXi3 suite is a fully integrated enterprise solution that provides visibility & control of the movement of both production and non-production items. With state of the art functionality for multi-modal, multi-carrier shipping, trade compliance,  international trade management, freight audit & approval, supply chain visibility and intra-company shipping, the latest version of Precisions TRAXi3 suite offers a range of deployment options such as OnDemand OnPremise OnAppliance to meet the business needs of its strong customer base. Precisions solid track record across multiple verticals including healthcare, pharmaceutical, chemical, CPG, electronics, manufacturing, food & beverage, 3PL and Forwarding; and has established the TRAXi3 suite as a proven domestic and global trade logistics solution.

About QAD

QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. QAD applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and partners to make and deliver the right product, at the right cost and at the right time. Manufacturers of automotive, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, industrial and life science products use QAD applications at approximately 5,800 licensed sites in more than 90 countries and in as many as 27 languages.