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The Gilbert Companies Receives Mobilizer 2004 Award; Winning Solution Based on GlobeRanger's iMotion Platform
RICHARDSON, Texas --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 16, 2004 -- The Gilbert Companies, a division of P&O Nedlloyd Logistics and the leading logistics provider for major retail corporations and wholesalers in the United States, today announced that it has been selected to receive a Mobilizer 2004 award for it's innovative deployment and outstanding results from a wireless solution. Gilbert implemented GlobeRanger's wireless Inbound/Outbound Logistics application on the iMotion platform.
Gilbert was awarded Honorable Mention for their deployment of an outbound delivery solution to improve operational efficiency and customer service. GlobeRanger's solution, designed specifically for transportation and logistics providers, was selected by Gilbert to provide the capability for automated data collection, electronic proof of delivery with signature capture, real-time receipt printing and order reconciliation. GlobeRanger also enabled Gilbert to enhance delivery visibility for its customers and provide monitoring and business-rule based alerts.
"Winning this award is additional recognition of the business value that Gilbert delivers to its customers, from a reduction in driver stop time and data entry labor to an improvement in customer claims resolution time," stated Barry Oppenheim, vice president of The Gilbert Companies. "GlobeRanger's solution was designed and deployed in less than six weeks and we were experiencing increased visibility immediately."
About GlobeRanger
GlobeRanger is the leading provider of RFID and mobility software solutions. Its innovative Edgeware(TM) platform, iMotion(TM), provides the critical infrastructure layer for managing devices, networks, data, and processes at the edge of the enterprise, enabling real-time response. iMotion serves as the foundation for GlobeRanger and its partners to rapidly develop, deploy, and manage RFID and mobile solutions. Founded in 1999, GlobeRanger is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Visit its Web site at www.globeranger.com.
About Gilbert USA
Over the past 40 years, THE GILBERT COMPANIES have grown from a one truck operation to a fully integrated logistics company. In addition to surface and air transportation of general commodities throughout the United States, The Gilbert Companies offer a complete menu of warehousing and distribution services. These services are all supported by state-of-the-art data processing, EDI systems and capabilities.
GlobeRanger, iMotion, Edgeware and the Ranger over Globe logo are Trademarks of GlobeRanger Corporation.
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