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ProFS selects Axida SaaS online fulfilment solution(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Kingston upon Hull, -- Professional Fulfilment Services (ProFS), a Europe-wide logistics company has chosen Axida PPD to address the needs of one of its Online retail clients who specialise in entertainment media. The innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) pick, pack and dispatch system was the ideal fit for the requirement and provides plug-and-play simplicity for ProFS eliminating the need for complex software installations and dedicated hardware. "We are excited about the direction Axida is taking with PPD. The cloud delivered system clearly demonstrates the proven experience Axida has in helping companies with pick, pack and dispatch operations. It is a very good fit with this particular client's business and we also see PPD as an extension to the portfolio of services on offer from ProFS," says Michael Boarer, Chief Operating Officer at ProFS. The pay-as-you-go Axida PPD solution is fully-hosted online, free of licence fees and requires little to no upfront investment or additional computer hardware. Set up is wizard based as customers simply access the on-demand system on the Internet using a standard web browser. It features the benefits found in expensive, complex high-end warehouse management systems and provides on-line, real-time stock and dispatch management and instant live stock information, right through to automatic dispatch note and carrier label production. "SaaS solutions are generally client driven, self-service technologies and PPD follows this approach by allowing users to configure the system to precisely how they need to use it. Setup is easy and requires no programming as it provides all the core functionality needed to provide a fully featured system. Cloud solutions are revolutionising the IT and logistics industries and we are excited to be using the PPD option as part of this revolution," adds Michael Boarer. Headquartered in Jersey, with B2C distribution centres in Jersey, Guernsey, the UK and Switzerland, ProFS handles several million shipments a year. It boasts a client base of over 30 online retailers which includes well known names such as WH Smith and FragranceNet along with lesser known, but large online retail businesses such as IJT Direct and day2dayshop.com. ProFS offer a number of service components to meet with a variety of client demands. These include strategic logistics solutions, pick and pack services, offshore benefits as well as, of course a pan-European multi-centre service. CONTACTS: Axida: Wayne Holgate or Vicky Whitfield, Axida Limited, +44 (0) 1482 783630 Email: [email protected], [email protected] PR Agency: Iestyn Armstrong-Smith, +44 (0)1352 720749, E-mail: [email protected] or Robert Peel, +44 (0)1666 823306 Please FAX any colour sep. requests to fax no 01666 824668 ABOUT AXIDA Established in 1995 Axida specialises in solutions to streamline order fulfilment. HDi uses the latest technology to manage complex home deliveries where the product, service or proposition requires the customer to be present at the time of delivery and provides efficient scheduling and comprehensive customer communication, enabling clients to provide a cost effective, service orientated proposition. Additionally Axida provides PPD, a pick, pack and dispatch SaaS solution for clients ranging from retailers with increasing demand for web-order fulfilment, through to large-scale fulfilment houses. Direct retail clients include Wickes, Laura Ashley, Ikea and Bean Bag Bazaar. Tesco furniture and bed deliveries are managed using Axida software through a dedicated service from CEVA Logistics, who also use the solution to facilitate a multi-client shared service to such organisations as J Sainsbury and Habitat. Axida software is used by Wincanton to provide a comprehensive home delivery solution for M&S. Axida has been awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status for an impressive 8th consecutive year and in 2010 was recognised by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in Supply. Axida is a founder sponsor of the Delivery Trust scheme for Internet shopping launched by IMRG, the e-retail industry body, a scheme which includes an Internet delivery is safe Trust Mark and associated IMRG Delivery Charter. ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). (c) 2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |