ADS Logistics Management System Provides Web Enabled Interface for Transtar Logistics and Straightline Source.Business Editors HOMEWOOD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2002 Alternative Distribution Systems announces the successful implementation of its metal logistics management Logistics Management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet system, LoMaS(R), at Transtar Logistics, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Transtar, Inc. LoMaS(R) provides the logistics system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. for Transtar Logistics and its strategic customer, Straightline Source. Transtar, Inc. is a direct subsidiary, and Straightline is a division of United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Steel Corporation. "Transtar Logistics and Straightline sought a comprehensive web-enabled software product to support logistics through the metal supply chain," states Stephen Fraser, president and chief executive officer of Alternative Distribution. "LoMaS(R) was founded in the deep metals logistics domain expertise of ADS and was ideally suited to provide Transtar Logistics the rich functionality required and short installation and time-to-benefit. Given Transtar Logistics' exceedingly ex·ceed·ing·ly adv. To an advanced or unusual degree; extremely. exceedingly Adverb very; extremely Adv. 1. high and broad requirements for a system to manage the e-logistics, and the care and scrutiny of their due-diligence process, we are pleased and honored to have been chosen to provide our system to these companies." Transtar Logistics, LLC of Monroeville, PA has been selected by Straightline to manage the transportation logistics for Straightline's new metals distribution center business. Transtar Logistics manages the process utilizing selectable LoMaS(R) modules to provide transactional efficiency and control. "Securing Straightline's logistics business was one of Transtar Logistics' key objectives this year as we continue to grow our third party logistics presence," said Keith Jansen, President of Transtar Logistics, LLC. The ability to fully participate in the e-commerce network was a prerequisite for partnering with Straightline. "ADS was selected over other supply chain solution software providers due to their expertise in systems to handle the supply chain needs of the metals community," continued Jansen. Integration with Transtar Logistics, the new Straightline systems and web capability were requirements met easily by ADS. LoMaS(R) provides load aggregations, rating, carrier load tender, load acceptance and scheduling, order status visibility by the piece, delivery information and on-line proof of delivery; providing Transtar Logistics and Straightline continued integration from order placement over the Internet to ultimate delivery of the product. "The combination of logistics management expertise, leverage in the transportation industry and the software capabilities of LoMaS(R) system creates powerful and dynamic capabilities in the third party logistics market, and the first step in a strategic relationship between Transtar Logistics and ADS for use of the LoMaS(R) system," Jansen continued. Alternative Distribution Systems, Inc. provides national logistics services, specializing in integrated transportation, distribution, management and information services See Information Systems. to the metals industries: www.adsinet.com. For more information contact Dawn Thrasher thrasher: see mimic thrush. thrasher Any of 17 species (family Mimidae) of New World songbirds that have a downcurved bill and are noted for noisily foraging on the ground in dense thickets and for loud, varied songs. , Director - Communications and Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Alternative Distribution Systems, Inc. (708)922-2024, dawnt@adsinet.com. Monroeville, PA based Transtar Logistics, LLC is a third party logistics company providing metals logistics services on a national basis and steel shipment logistics services for United States Steel Corporation. For more information contact Arlene Fatalino, Vice President Administrative Services, Transtar Logistics, LLC, 412-810-0272, affatalino@tstarlogistics.com. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania “Pittsburgh” redirects here. For the region, see Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. Pittsburgh (pronounced IPA: /ˈpɪtsbɚg/) is the second largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. , Straightline Source is a division of United States Steel LLC. Straightline specializes in distributing carbon flat-roll steel, offering a variety of hot roll, cold roll and galvanized gal·va·nize tr.v. gal·va·nized, gal·va·niz·ing, gal·va·niz·es 1. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. 2. products to customers of all sizes. These products are available in slit coil, stock sheets and custom cut-to-length sheets. For more information visit www.straightline.com. |
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