Trans World Alloys Announces New E-Commerce ``Smart Site''.Business Editors GARDENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2001 The Trans World Trans World is an economic simulation game for the Commodore 64 published by Starbyte Software in 1990. The player takes control of a new trucking company and competes against up to either three other human or computer players to make the most money. Alloys Co. announced that it recently launched the first phase of its new state-of-the-art company Web site (www.twalloys.com). This new site incorporates many user-friendly features enabling customers to easily navigate through the various products, programs and services that Trans World Alloys offers to industry. The site's centerpiece is an easy-to-use Request for Quote (RFQ RFQ Request For Quote RFQ Request For Quotation RFQ Request for Qualifications (part of a potential client's preliminary selection process) RFQ Radio Frequency Quadrupole (accelerator technology) ) page that incorporates a series of pull-down menus. Data entry is significantly reduced when these menus are utilized in conjunction with any standard Web browser's auto-fill feature. Quick access to a complete set of AMS AMS - Andrew Message System , ASTM/ASME & Mil-T specifications and a handy weight calculator is simply a click away. "Our goal," said Mike Dome, vice president of e-commerce, "is to provide purchasing professionals with an e-commerce tool that improves the overall Web-based RFQ and buying experience. Once submitted, RFQs are immediately e-mailed to our sales office and answered within the same business day." If additional information is required, the Contacts page provides a direct e-mail link to Trans World Alloys' key personnel, including a picture of the person at that address. The new site is "already generating a lot of interest," 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. Rick Goerke, Trans World Alloys sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → . "We have experienced a significant increase in RFQ traffic, and we are responding with pricing and delivery information immediately." Phase two, currently in development, will further automate the process by enabling direct purchase order placement, scheduling of delivery, and payment using the shopping cart technique now in place at many consumer product Web sites. Phase three will integrate Trans World Alloys and customer data via 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. (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. ). With headquarters in Gardena, Trans World Alloys is a leading provider of aerospace-quality raw materials to aircraft manufacturers and sub-tier suppliers. It also supplies raw materials for commercial applications in the medical, marine, recreational and automotive industries. In addition to its West Coast Service Center in Gardena, the company has service centers located in Wichita, Kan., and Holtsville, N.Y. |
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