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| Gulf Coast Transport, Inc. Adds Additional Decision Support Tools from Integrated |
| 06.07.2003 |
Sunnyvale, Texas - |
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Gulf Coast Transport, Inc. announced today that they have signed a contract to utilize Netwise®, Netwise 400®, and Match Advice® from the decision support software suite offered by Integrated Decision Support Corporation (Integrated). Gulf Coast currently employs the Expert Fuel® fuel optimization system, Out-of-Route/Estimated Time of Arrival Alert® and Netgraf® systems by Integrated.
"Employing optimization and decision support technology and best practices allows us to gain operational efficiencies thus adding value and reducing bottom line cost for Gulf Coast Transport and its shippers. By utilizing the IDSC software application we provide a cohesive business and operational strategy through our employees coupled with systems technology," said Cole McKellar, VP of Business Strategy and Development for Gulf Coast Transport.
These decision support tools are designed to guide and direct a motor carrier on how to improve the quality of the freight and improve utilization - the result is improved profitability. Netwise® and Netwise®400 tools are exceptional for maintaining yield management within an organization. Netwise® provides the yield-based continuous profitability backbone for all functions within the organization. Netwise®400 empowers the frontline to be knowledge workers capable of soliciting the most profitable freight, maximizing equipment utilization and driver time home.
By adding Netwise® and Netwise®400, management can quickly calculate and direct profitability actions within Gulf Coast Transport's freight network. Specific functions include yield management, shipper bid response, "what-if" analysis, and optimization of the freight mix. Netwise®400 is a resident AS/400 system that provides the frontline with access to key yield management intelligence.
Match Advice® provides real-time guidance on power to load match. Based on the Netwise® engine, Match Advice® considers all relevant factors to maximize profits while honoring customer service requirements and satisfying driver needs. Match Advice® ensures that the appropriate load to power match is assigned to maximize profitability, improve driver time-at-home, reduce in-transit delays and preclude the need for excessive load relays.
The complete suite of software products from Integrated interfaces with Netgraf®, a powerful geographical information system. Netgraf® graphically displays complex business data making it easy to analyze historical lane flow, real-time power and load data, real-time fuel networks, purchase information and real-time out-of-route information on a map of North America.
"The management team at Gulf Coast Transport is committed to using decision support software for maximum effect. We are excited to find decision support tools that will effectively give our entire organization the needed information as to where to concentrate our continuous improvements efforts. Integrated Decision Support shares our dedication to quality and excellence, as this quality is evident in their decision support tools," said Mike McMahon, Executive VP & General Manager of Gulf Coast Transport, Inc.
"We are very pleased about Gulf Coast Transport's decision to install Netwise®, Netwise®400, and Match Advice®," said David Harris, Director of Sales for Integrated. "While these systems provide value individually, there are definite additional synergies which occur from being able to tightly integrate these systems together. Gulf Coast Transport has been a strong proponent of utilizing decision support technologies to improve profitability and control costs. We look forward to working with the Gulf Coast management team to achieve the improved profitability results."
About Gulf Coast Transport, Inc.
Gulf Coast Transport is a dynamic and innovative leader in the over the road truckload transportation industry striving to continually improve customer efficiency through transportation logistic solutions allowing customers to focus on core competencies, improving asset allocation and reducing overall logistics expenses. Gulf Coast operates more than 350 power units equipped with Qualcomm Omnitracs satellite mobile communication and tracking system to provide fast, accurate shipment status information at all times, combined with more than 3700 approved carrier-partners to provide vast capacity and services that will meet customer needs. The trailer fleet consists of more than 700 high-cube 53' vans. Gulf Coast manages transportation needs within many vertical markets including retail, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods and paper. Fore more information, visit: www.gulfcoasttransport.com.
About Integrated Decision Support Corporation
Integrated Decision Support Corporation (Integrated) is celebrating 25 years as a leading provider of decision support software for the truckload carrier, serving customers representing over 70,000 power units and the "Top 100" carrier market. Integrated is recognized as a pioneer in the industry and for developing innovative software technologies that include the first power-to-load match in 1978. Integrated is committed to providing customers with a strategic advantage in increasing profitability through the use of optimization-based decision support software such as Netwise®, Netwise400®, Match Advice®, Expert Fuel® and Out-of-Route/ETA Alert®. For more information, visit www.idscnet.com.
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