Turf Products Overcoming Distribution Challenges by Using NxTrend Technology, Inc.
Turf Products Corporation has selected NxTrend Technology, Inc. ® , a leading distribution software provider, to provide them with a new back office system. They will be using the NxTrend Strategic Exchange ® software solution -- SX.enterprise, the e-business solution -- bizLinx™, and the business intelligence solution -- SX.intelligence to increase productivity, remain competitive and give their customers superb service.
Overcoming Wholesale Distribution Challenges
With growing challenges in the wholesale distribution industry, such as increased competition, profit margin pressure, and higher customer service expectations, Turf Products needed a software solution provider that would give them an edge. "NxTrend has the right collection of competencies for wholesale distributors. They have leading edge wholesale distribution technology and decades of software experience within the industry. Combine that with their ability to implement large scale critical business infrastructure systems. Only NxTrend’s solutions could provide us with what we needed to save money and remain competitive," commented Mark Zeytoonjian, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Turf Products. Joel Kremke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for NxTrend said that NxTrend provided Turf Products with a relational database for easy real-time reporting, the ability to integrate to their business partners, a logical user interface, and a cost effective and easy way to train their users.
NxTrend is the Safe Choice for Enterprise Commerce Management
According to Kremke, NxTrend continues to earn their designation as the "safe choice" for Enterprise Commerce Management by investing in new technology for distributors and dealers. Zeytoonjian commented, "We looked at other software vendors, but they presented generic software solutions that would have to be modified to work in our environment. NxTrend had the complete solution right out of the box, and it had already been proven to be successful at other peer distributor sites."
About Turf Products Corporation
Turf Products Corporation (TPC) is a leading distributor of outdoor power equipment, turf equipment and irrigation products, and golf cars. TPC primarily sells to golf courses, landscape contractors and outdoor power equipment dealers. The company is an exclusive distributor for Toro, Echo, ExMark, and Yamaha. TPC markets its products under various branded divisions including Turf Products (TPC), Timberland Machines (TMI), Venture Vehicles, The Sprinkler House (TSH) and Turf Depot. For more information about TPC, send an email message to mzeytoonjian@turfproductscorp.com, or telephone 860.763.3581.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2004
NxTrend Technology, Inc. Announces
Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program
Colorado Springs, CO: March 22, 2004 - NxTrend Technology, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise commerce management software solutions, today announced it has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for Software Products. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products brings market recognition to companies providing consistent, high-quality products built on the Microsoft platform. To date, NxTrend is among very few ISV’s to receive such certification.
“Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service, proven their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes NxTrend Technology, Inc. for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
“It’s a testament to the hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our employees,” said Mike Cornell, NxTrend’s President and CEO. "Becoming a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner is also evidence of NxTrend’s focus on growing technology. It’s a special honor, and notable that none of our primary competitors maintain the type of relationship we have with Microsoft.”
The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program recognizes companies that have demonstrated their commitment and expertise at delivering one or more specialized areas of Microsoft technologies. The program helps customers identify companies that have proven experience with Microsoft products and solutions.
About NxTrend Technology, Inc.
NxTrend products offer a single-source solution for information systems that are designed to enable the distributor to implement best-business practices for inventory management, order processing, sales, customer service, warehouse logistics, electronic commerce, enterprise application integration and strategic business analysis. For 25 years, NxTrend has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise commerce management systems within its target market segments in supply-chain management. NxTrend has an installed base of over 1,200 customers that span the electrical, building materials, industrial, plumbing/heating/air conditioning, paper, medical industries, and much more. For more information, e-mail to news@nxtrend.com, phone 719/590-8940, or visit www.nxtrend.com.
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Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program
Colorado Springs, CO: March 22, 2004 - NxTrend Technology, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise commerce management software solutions, today announced it has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for Software Products. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products brings market recognition to companies providing consistent, high-quality products built on the Microsoft platform. To date, NxTrend is among very few ISV’s to receive such certification.
“Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service, proven their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes NxTrend Technology, Inc. for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
“It’s a testament to the hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our employees,” said Mike Cornell, NxTrend’s President and CEO. "Becoming a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner is also evidence of NxTrend’s focus on growing technology. It’s a special honor, and notable that none of our primary competitors maintain the type of relationship we have with Microsoft.”
The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program recognizes companies that have demonstrated their commitment and expertise at delivering one or more specialized areas of Microsoft technologies. The program helps customers identify companies that have proven experience with Microsoft products and solutions.
About NxTrend Technology, Inc.
NxTrend products offer a single-source solution for information systems that are designed to enable the distributor to implement best-business practices for inventory management, order processing, sales, customer service, warehouse logistics, electronic commerce, enterprise application integration and strategic business analysis. For 25 years, NxTrend has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise commerce management systems within its target market segments in supply-chain management. NxTrend has an installed base of over 1,200 customers that span the electrical, building materials, industrial, plumbing/heating/air conditioning, paper, medical industries, and much more. For more information, e-mail to news@nxtrend.com, phone 719/590-8940, or visit www.nxtrend.com.
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Monday, April 12, 2004
More about NxTrend Distribution Software Enterprise Commerce Management (ECM)
Fulfill Enterprise
Fulfill is made up of a suite of distribution software applications designed to automate the mission-critical functions within the supply chain. It includes financial, logistics, inventory, sales management, and business-critical applications that make communications and information flow among suppliers, customers, and vendors efficient and productive.
NxTrend understands distribution software better than other software and business consulting companies. In fact, some of our customers would argue that we don’t just understand distribution—we are distribution. Our solutions allow you to realize profits in areas you may not have even considered. Fulfill is the center of the Fulfill product line. It provides a set of applications that address the minimum needs for core functionality within supply chain operation.
Our application suite will help you increase sales by improving your ability to serve existing customers, and by helping you identify and penetrate new markets. At the same time, Fulfill helps you reduce costs through improved purchasing, inventory management, and accounts receivables. Our distribution software applications can lead to increased profits by significantly improving your current business practices with distribution software designed to make your business run more efficiently.
NxTrend distribution software applications provide you with the tools to increase profits by significantly improving current business practices. NxTrend distribution software was designed to make a distribution business run more efficiently, end-to-end:
•A complete product family that addresses the range of operational and business needs that you face every day.
•A scalable solution that addresses businesses with 25 users to 5,000 users, so it's positioned to grow as you do, protecting your distribution software investment.
•A fully integrated set of applications that address your fundamental business needs with financial, inventory, warehouse, sales, business analysis, and customer service applications.
•E-commerce ready today providing on-line ordering capability and full-featured account and order review status for your vendors and customers.
•Ready to use Electronic Document Interchange (EDI) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
•An advanced supply-chain management distribution software solution that operates equally well on both the Windows NT and UNIX open system platforms.
•Designed with supportable customization feature/functionality.
•Continuous improvement and enhancement based on emerging industry trends, technological advancements and regular input from NxTrend's customer base.
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Fulfill Enterprise
Fulfill is made up of a suite of distribution software applications designed to automate the mission-critical functions within the supply chain. It includes financial, logistics, inventory, sales management, and business-critical applications that make communications and information flow among suppliers, customers, and vendors efficient and productive.
NxTrend understands distribution software better than other software and business consulting companies. In fact, some of our customers would argue that we don’t just understand distribution—we are distribution. Our solutions allow you to realize profits in areas you may not have even considered. Fulfill is the center of the Fulfill product line. It provides a set of applications that address the minimum needs for core functionality within supply chain operation.
Our application suite will help you increase sales by improving your ability to serve existing customers, and by helping you identify and penetrate new markets. At the same time, Fulfill helps you reduce costs through improved purchasing, inventory management, and accounts receivables. Our distribution software applications can lead to increased profits by significantly improving your current business practices with distribution software designed to make your business run more efficiently.
NxTrend distribution software applications provide you with the tools to increase profits by significantly improving current business practices. NxTrend distribution software was designed to make a distribution business run more efficiently, end-to-end:
•A complete product family that addresses the range of operational and business needs that you face every day.
•A scalable solution that addresses businesses with 25 users to 5,000 users, so it's positioned to grow as you do, protecting your distribution software investment.
•A fully integrated set of applications that address your fundamental business needs with financial, inventory, warehouse, sales, business analysis, and customer service applications.
•E-commerce ready today providing on-line ordering capability and full-featured account and order review status for your vendors and customers.
•Ready to use Electronic Document Interchange (EDI) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
•An advanced supply-chain management distribution software solution that operates equally well on both the Windows NT and UNIX open system platforms.
•Designed with supportable customization feature/functionality.
•Continuous improvement and enhancement based on emerging industry trends, technological advancements and regular input from NxTrend's customer base.
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Thursday, April 01, 2004
NAW Offers Economic Forecast for 2004 Planning
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), Pembroke Consulting and Economy.com announced additional details about its new report for the wholesale distribution industry titled NAW 2004 Economic Forecast. “Given the current level of economic uncertainty this report will be invaluable for planning and budgeting,” said NAW Senior Vice President, Strategic Direction Ron Schreibman. “Pembroke Consulting will provide the distribution industry analysis using Economy.com’s highly detailed data and projections.” The forecast spans the major industries served by distributors and examines the economic factors impacting their customers. “Distributors need to make tough short-term decisions to prepare for the turnaround ahead,” said Pembroke Consulting President Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. “This report provides executives with facts and forecasts for their 2004 strategic planning.”
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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), Pembroke Consulting and Economy.com announced additional details about its new report for the wholesale distribution industry titled NAW 2004 Economic Forecast. “Given the current level of economic uncertainty this report will be invaluable for planning and budgeting,” said NAW Senior Vice President, Strategic Direction Ron Schreibman. “Pembroke Consulting will provide the distribution industry analysis using Economy.com’s highly detailed data and projections.” The forecast spans the major industries served by distributors and examines the economic factors impacting their customers. “Distributors need to make tough short-term decisions to prepare for the turnaround ahead,” said Pembroke Consulting President Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. “This report provides executives with facts and forecasts for their 2004 strategic planning.”
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Jim Carroll, leading international futurist to give keynote at conNxTions 2004
The numbers are staggering. Fully 90% of the business transactions between companies are based on paper. Last year, corporations wrote some 100 billion paper checks to other companies. We're literally drowning in paper.
That's why supply chain restructuring, also known as collaborative commerce, is so important. There is an unprecedented opportunity to streamline the processing of transactions within every aspect of the business world, in order to provide new efficiencies within almost every industry.
As a wholesale distributor, you will be affected in many ways by these efforts. Change will be constant, as an integrated, online network that fundamentally changes the way information is transmitted and the way business is conducted is implemented within your industry.
Indeed, supply chain restructuring isn't an option -- it is the future -- and you've must make sure that you understand the implications, threats and opportunities in this new way of doing business.
Jim Carroll’s presentation is a rousing, motivational keynote, he'll wake you up to the strategic importance of "collaborative-commerce. "He'll help you understand why embracing supply-chain restructuring is so critical. He'll encourage you to shed the business challenges of the past and embrace the opportunity of the future -- in a keynote that is bound to open up your minds to the possibilities.
Join NxTrend May 2-4, 2004 at the beautiful Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs to hear more from Jim on this important topic. To review the complete agenda and register online go to http://www.nxtrend.com/conf/conNxT2004/connxtions2004.htm or contact Sandy Schenecker at conference@nxtrend.com
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The numbers are staggering. Fully 90% of the business transactions between companies are based on paper. Last year, corporations wrote some 100 billion paper checks to other companies. We're literally drowning in paper.
That's why supply chain restructuring, also known as collaborative commerce, is so important. There is an unprecedented opportunity to streamline the processing of transactions within every aspect of the business world, in order to provide new efficiencies within almost every industry.
As a wholesale distributor, you will be affected in many ways by these efforts. Change will be constant, as an integrated, online network that fundamentally changes the way information is transmitted and the way business is conducted is implemented within your industry.
Indeed, supply chain restructuring isn't an option -- it is the future -- and you've must make sure that you understand the implications, threats and opportunities in this new way of doing business.
Jim Carroll’s presentation is a rousing, motivational keynote, he'll wake you up to the strategic importance of "collaborative-commerce. "He'll help you understand why embracing supply-chain restructuring is so critical. He'll encourage you to shed the business challenges of the past and embrace the opportunity of the future -- in a keynote that is bound to open up your minds to the possibilities.
Join NxTrend May 2-4, 2004 at the beautiful Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs to hear more from Jim on this important topic. To review the complete agenda and register online go to http://www.nxtrend.com/conf/conNxT2004/connxtions2004.htm or contact Sandy Schenecker at conference@nxtrend.com
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NxTrend Technology, Inc. Announces
Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program
Colorado Springs, CO: March 22, 2004 - NxTrend Technology, Inc., a leading provider of distribution software solutions, today announced it has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for Software Products. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products brings market recognition to companies providing consistent, high-quality products built on the Microsoft platform. To date, NxTrend is among very few ISV’s to receive such certification.
“Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service, proven their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes NxTrend Technology, Inc. for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
“It’s a testament to the hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our employees,” said Mike Cornell, NxTrend’s President and CEO. "Becoming a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner is also evidence of NxTrend’s focus on growing technology. It’s a special honor, and notable that none of our primary competitors maintain the type of relationship we have with Microsoft.”
The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program recognizes companies that have demonstrated their commitment and expertise at delivering one or more specialized areas of Microsoft technologies. The program helps customers identify companies that have proven experience with Microsoft products and solutions.
About NxTrend Technology, Inc.
NxTrend products offer a single-source solution for distribution software designed to enable the distributor to implement best-business practices for inventory management, order processing, sales, customer service, warehouse logistics, electronic commerce, enterprise application integration and strategic business analysis. For 25 years, NxTrend has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise commerce management systems within its target market segments in supply-chain management. NxTrend has an installed base of over 1,200 customers that span the electrical, building materials, industrial, plumbing/heating/air conditioning, paper, medical industries, and much more. For more information, e-mail to news@nxtrend.com, phone 719/590-8940, or visit www.nxtrend.com.
Learn more about distribution software.
Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program
Colorado Springs, CO: March 22, 2004 - NxTrend Technology, Inc., a leading provider of distribution software solutions, today announced it has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for Software Products. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products brings market recognition to companies providing consistent, high-quality products built on the Microsoft platform. To date, NxTrend is among very few ISV’s to receive such certification.
“Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service, proven their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes NxTrend Technology, Inc. for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”
“It’s a testament to the hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our employees,” said Mike Cornell, NxTrend’s President and CEO. "Becoming a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner is also evidence of NxTrend’s focus on growing technology. It’s a special honor, and notable that none of our primary competitors maintain the type of relationship we have with Microsoft.”
The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program recognizes companies that have demonstrated their commitment and expertise at delivering one or more specialized areas of Microsoft technologies. The program helps customers identify companies that have proven experience with Microsoft products and solutions.
About NxTrend Technology, Inc.
NxTrend products offer a single-source solution for distribution software designed to enable the distributor to implement best-business practices for inventory management, order processing, sales, customer service, warehouse logistics, electronic commerce, enterprise application integration and strategic business analysis. For 25 years, NxTrend has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise commerce management systems within its target market segments in supply-chain management. NxTrend has an installed base of over 1,200 customers that span the electrical, building materials, industrial, plumbing/heating/air conditioning, paper, medical industries, and much more. For more information, e-mail to news@nxtrend.com, phone 719/590-8940, or visit www.nxtrend.com.
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