ADS Logistics Provides EDI Solution for Arcelor International America.HOMEWOOD, Ill. -- ADS Logistics' LoMaS(R) supply chain management application provides EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. functionality for Arcelor International America connecting their service providers and customers. ADS Logistics (ADS), a national provider of integrated logistics services to the metals industry, announced today the successful implementation of its supply chain management system, LoMaS(R), as the engine for EDI connectivity for Arcelor International America. Arcelor International America sought an efficient, cost effective solution to connecting their transportation and processing service providers, many of whom do not have EDI capabilities, in order to collect real-time shipment information for their customers. ADS' LoMaS(R) provides a customized solution that captures shipment information utilizing a variety of data collection options including traditional EDI messaging, interactive Internet screens to capture data via uploaded spreadsheet files or direct data entry, facsimile transmissions and e-mail communications. Material position is continually updated and shipment information is made available to the end-user customer or any transportation service provider via formalized EDI messages, Excel spreadsheets, or simple email. "ADS Logistics was able to quickly provide the connectivity with our customers, without the need for Arcelor to increase their IT resources," stated Rolande Gustarimac, Senior Manager IS/IT for Arcelor International America Inc. "For our customers and service providers without traditional EDI functionality, ADS allowed us to connect through everyday business tools, providing a cost effective solution for all participants." LoMaS(R) is an application suite that pulls together the various components of supply chain information, creating a "glass -pipeline". Together with electronic data interchange See EDI. (application, communications) electronic data interchange - (EDI) The exchange of standardised document forms between computer systems for business use. EDI is part of electronic commerce. links to customers, LoMaS(R) offers customers a comprehensive approach to managing all aspects of their supply chain. LoMaS(R) can be operated independent of, or intimately integrated with, a customer's existing technology platform, based on their preference, and can be customized to meet the customer's individual needs. ADS (www.adslogistics.com) is a North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions. ADS provides metals manufacturers and consumers opportunity to reduce supply chain operating and transaction costs Transaction Costs Costs incurred when buying or selling securities. These include brokers' commissions and spreads (the difference between the price the dealer paid for a security and the price they can sell it). and increase logistics service quality. ADS services fall within two general categories; management services (outsourced solutions, consulting expertise and systems solutions) and physical support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services (flatbed trucking, warehousing and distribution, and multi-modal rail. ADS' integrated solutions, supply chain management technology, and distribution programs help companies maximize efficiencies and cost savings. 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 , ADS Logistics, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , (708) 922-2024, dthrasher@adslogistics.com. Arcelor is one of the world's leading steel producers of flat steel, long steel, and stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. products. For further information, please visit www.asc.arcelor.com. |
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