Press Release
SOURCE: E-Stamp Corporation
Symbol Technologies to Use New Warehouse Management System Powered By E-Stamp's E-Warehouse Technology
Solution Provides Real Time Supply Chain Information; Allows For Visualization, Control and Management of Inventory Across Entire Supply Chain
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Stamp Corporation (Nasdaq: ESTM - news), a leading provider of secure Internet-based transactions, and Barcode Systems, Inc., a leading distributor of barcode solutions, today announced that Symbol Technologies, a global leader in wireless and Internet-based mobile data transaction systems and services, has purchased the RF Warehouse 2000 next generation supply chain and warehouse management system, powered by E-Stamp's e-Warehouse technology.
This solution enables Symbol to reduce costs, streamline operations and speed delivery of repaired scanners and related repairs to their customers. Barcode Systems will provide the implementation, integration and support for the Symbol rollout. Because of the successful implementation of the product in their Boise Parts Distribution Center, Symbol is already planning to integrate the same system in their new repair center in Costa Mesa.
``We've integrated the E-Stamp-powered Windows-based product into our centralized warehouse in Boise, Idaho to automate and streamline our parts repair operation,'' said Matthew Wenzel, Symbol Technologies Sr. Manager of Western Area Customer Service. ``This system should help us provide better service to our most important customers.''
e-Warehouse technology enables Symbol to automate and manage its inventory by tracking it by SKU, location or container as well as electronically logs merchandise into the warehouse.
Symbol also plans to utilize E-Stamp's new web-based Enterprise Partner Management (EPM) module to manage, in real time via the Internet, their inventory of thousands of scanner-related products. This new system is an add-on to the e-Warehouse technology that allows the functionality of the Windows-based system to be deployed over the Internet.
For instance, by using the web-based system, Symbol will be able to share information with its customers, Fortune 1000 companies, in real time. Customers can also log on to the Internet to view accurate and complete information on inventory status, to create orders and to track shipping and receiving.
``Symbol is our first customer to take advantage of the newly expanded Internet-enabled e-Warehouse technology,'' says Robert (Bo) Ewald, president and CEO of E-Stamp. ``By working with Barcode Systems, this implementation is a prime example of the way in which E-Stamp has leveraged its technology into strategic new markets. e-Warehouse customers are now able to order, track and view critical supply chain information in real time, over the Internet.''
About Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Symbol Technologies, Inc., winner of this year's National Medal of Technology, is a global leader in wireless and Internet-based mobile data transaction systems and services. Symbol provides its customers unique value with innovative solutions utilizing application-specific information appliances, data and voice wireless networks, and bar code and data capture scanning. Symbol and its global network of business partners provide LAN and WAN mobility solutions from the enterprise to e-commerce for industries including retail, transportation and distribution logistics, manufacturing, parcel and postal delivery, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Symbol's broad range of information appliances is in use by business and consumers from the factory, to the office, to the home. Information is available from Symbol at www.symbol.com and 800-722-6234.
About Barcode Systems, Inc.
Barcode Systems Inc. is a leading provider of innovative bar code solutions and services. BSI integrates a wide variety of bar code equipment and wireless technologies from leading manufacturers like Symbol, Intermec, PSC, Connect and Zebra with application specific software such as RF Warehouse 2000 into total solutions. From project management and site surveys to software design, complete installation, service, maintenance and rental solutions, Barcode Systems Inc. has the Auto ID expertise and experience to help companies implement automatic data capture solutions that improve the efficiency of their businesses. For more information please visit www.barcodesystemsinc.com and 888-310-SCAN (7226).
About E-Stamp
E-Stamp Corporation is a leading provider of secure Internet-based solutions designed to help companies streamline their critical business processes. From its Internet postage solution, E-Stamp® Internet Postage, to its comprehensive multi-carrier shipping solution, DigitalShipper Enterprise, to its next generation supply chain/warehouse management system, e-Warehouse, E-Stamp is driving the e-commerce shipping process. The Company provides businesses with end-to-end e-logistics and e-fulfillment services including inventory management, warehousing and delivery.
E-Stamp has also leveraged the Company's secure, government approved technology to enable users to authenticate printed items of value transmitted over the Internet including travel and entertainment tickets, coupons and gift certificates. E-Stamp's solutions are currently available throughout the United States and are being introduced to international markets.
E-Stamp Corporation has established strategic relationships with industry leaders including Atraxis (Swiss Air Group Company), Avery Dennison, Compaq, eBay, Francotyp-Postalia, Intuit, Kewill E-Commerce, Microsoft and Yahoo! For more information about E-Stamp Corporation, please visit the company's Web site at www.e-stamp.com.
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This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the company's ability to extend E-Stamp's technology and services into the warehousing marketplace. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements include our ability to successfully deliver our warehousing products, the competitive nature of the warehousing market and the acceptance by customers of our warehousing services. Additional factors that may affect results are detailed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made from time to time by E-Stamp Corporation, including its Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1999, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2000.
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