R-Net EDI Corporation Takes Microsoft R.A.D. Award for E-Commerce.NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1998--R-Net 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. Corp. announced today that it received the Microsoft Retail Application Developer (R.A.D.) award for Small Store E-Commerce tools segment last night at a special award ceremony at the Retail Systems `98 conference. Microsoft R.A.D. awards recognize solution developers who create innovative applications utilizing Microsoft technology that demonstrate tangible business benefits, ease of adoption, and best use of Internet/intranet capabilities for their customers. "We've worked closely with R-Net for some time, and we applaud Microsoft's choice in this award," said Jeff Kernodle, VP for Management Space at (VF Jeanswear), which markets Wrangler wran·gler n. 1. One who wrangles or quarrels. 2. A cowboy or cowgirl, especially one who tends saddle horses. Noun 1. , Lee, Brittania, and Rustler rus·tle v. rus·tled, rus·tling, rus·tles v.intr. 1. To move with soft fluttering or crackling sounds. 2. To move or act energetically or with speed. 3. To forage food. Jeans. "Independent retailers are an important part of Wrangler's market. They cannot all afford the large set up costs for the traditional EDI services, nor do they have technical staff to run the area. This is where R-Net's innovations have helped to facilitate getting smaller stores up and running quickly. They have simplified the processes of EDI for everyone, and made it possible for many more retailers to utilize EDI to improve in-stock levels, consumer satisfaction and profits." R-NET EDI of Carmichael, CA started blazing the trail providing simple, accessible EDI solutions in 1994. Their services integrate UPC (Universal Product Code) The standard bar code printed on retail merchandise, which is administered by GS1 US, Brussels, Belgium and Lawrenceville, NJ (www.gs1.org). Catalogs on the Internet with easy-to-use, Windows-based software. A retailer or vendor can download their suppliers' UPCs from the R-Net Web site into their backroom back·room n. or back room 1. A room located at the rear. 2. The meeting place used by an inconspicuous controlling group. adj. 1. systems for as little as $50 per month. If they don't have computerized computerized adapted for analysis, storage and retrieval on a computer. computerized axial tomography see computed tomography. systems in place, R-NET's system works as a stand-alone application as well. Retailers can download UPCs and automatically generate and trade EDI documents or, for a vendor, create and send their UPC catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. and receive and send POs, advance shipping notices, invoices, etc. Best of all, the entire system can be easily installed and operated by the businessperson -- no technical expertise required. "While the benefits of EDI have long been recognized, the process has also been complex and expensive. Easy access and exchange of retail business information are the keys to improving service and reducing cost. Retailers need the same SKU-level detail data regardless of the supplier's size. R-NET has combined the power of the Internet with the rigor rigor /rig·or/ (rig´er) [L.] chill; rigidity. rigor mor´tis the stiffening of a dead body accompanying depletion of adenosine triphosphate in the muscle fibers. of EDI to offer a compelling set of business tools that everyone can afford," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Kevin Washington at REI. "At Microsoft, we understand the importance of the small and medium sized businesses," said Judy Dulcich, Retail Industry Marketing Manager at Microsoft. "Today we're seeing how beneficial sharing information with trading partners is for any size business. R-Net provides the ability and reliability needed to make EDI broadly available to all retailers. We are looking forward to working with them as they continue to develop innovative products."
CONTACT: R-Net EDI Corp.
Mary Mauser, 916/483-9736
Marym@Rnetedi.com
WWW.RNETEDI.COM
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