Courier Delivery Goes High Tech Via AccuSHIP.com; Same-Day Service Option Expands the Only Multi-Shipper e-Business Solution.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers GERMANTOWN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2000 AccuSHIP.com, the world's leading web-enabled enterprise shipping solution, introduces a major service expansion at the annual Message Courier Association of America (MCAA MCAA Mason Contractors Association of America (Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois) MCAA Messenger Courier Association of the Americas MCAA Marine Corps Aviation Association MCAA Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. ) conference in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. on May 19, 2000. AccuSHIP.com is launching a fully automated, same-day courier pick-up, delivery and billing system via the Internet. AccuSHIP.com is currently implementing this service and selecting courier companies in the top 80 US markets with planned implementation in key international locales. "Adding same-day courier service to our shipping solution is a natural evolution and a strategic component of our overall business plan," said Mason Kauffman, AccuSHIP.com's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We continue to deliver valuable solutions for every aspect of our customer's shipping needs, from arranging the delivery of parcels, to electronic data-interchange (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. ) bill presentment See EBPP. , and payment. We are the only company providing a comprehensive e-business shipping solution." The same-day courier service is another facet of the shipping operation that can be streamlined by AccuSHIP.com. The AccuSHIP system eliminates the need for paper waybills, electronically notifies couriers of pick-up requests, and provides for online shipment tracking throughout the delivery process. Other advantages include accurate invoicing and the overall savings resulting from increased control and efficiency. "This is another win/win solution," said Kevin Kimery, AccuSHIP.com President, "because the automated shipping, tracking and payment functions benefit both clients and carriers alike." With the additional same-day courier functionality, AccuSHIP.com customers are offered same-day shipping alternatives in the same simple and consistent format they use to process all other shipments. If "SAME-DAY" is selected, a special dialogue box will appear requesting additional pick-up and delivery information including speed of delivery along with the exact location of the pick-up (contact, floor, department, ready time, etc.) and billing information. E-mail notification is then sent to the courier service as well as to both the shipper and recipient. When requested, AccuSHIP.com will interface with the courier's electronic dispatch system to further automate the entire pick-up and delivery process. About AccuSHIP.com AccuSHIP.com provides an enterprise-wide shipping application via the Internet. It is the only company offering a multi-carrier business-to-business solution that integrates shipping, tracking, auditing and reporting capabilities to optimize the entire shipping process from carrier selection through online bill presentment and payment See EBPP. . Based in Germantown, Tenn., AccuSHIP.com provides services to Fortune 1000 companies enabling improved efficiency of shipping operations and the realization of substantial cost savings through the use of their information utility application. Customers include: The Coca-Cola Company, Goldman Sachs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., or simply Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the world's largest global investment banks. Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869, and is headquartered in the Lower Manhattan area of New York City at 85 Broad Street. , GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) , The Home Shopping Network “HSN” redirects here. For other uses, see HSN (disambiguation). The Home Shopping Network (HSN) is a mostly 24-hour shopping network that is seen on cable, satellite, and some terrestrial channels in the United States. , Home Depot, Sprint and eToys. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.accuship.com. |
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