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Jeld-Wen Selects Shippers Commonwealth for TMS Program
May 15, 2006 - Richmond VA: Jeld-Wen, Inc., the major global manufacturer of doors and windows, has selected Shippers Commonwealth (ShipComm) as its Transportation Management System (TMS) provider, as corporate master contract is being signed this week for launch program kickoff now set for May 24, 2006.
This comprehensive program will provide for the full ShipComm TMS solution to be integrated and deployed as end-to-end shipment planning and management system for Jeld-Wen, starting at the company’s Rantoul IL facility, with subsequent multi-site expansion. ShipComm will provide the TMS for Jeld-Wen on a hosted ASP subscription basis, and handle all product implementation, training, systems integration, extensions, and life cycle support. The agreement includes options for additional ShipComm value-added products and extensions as well as additional options for conversion to hosted perpetual license. ShipComm will continue to work directly with Jeld-Wen corporate logistics management in Klamath Falls, OR on this program, while also coordinating with the applicable Jeld-Wen sites and business units.
"It is a privilege to be selected as the TMS provider for Jeld-Wen from our multi-year dialogue and advisory relationship with this outstanding firm", says Robert Shagawat, President & CEO of ShipComm, adding that "our teams have quantified major benefits in bringing our TMS to the Jeld-Wen enterprise, as we work to establish a world-class load planning and control network for the company".
About Shippers Commonwealth: Shippers Commonwealth is the marquee provider of TMS solutions to both the Fortune 1000 and mid-market shippers, for both inbound and outbound applications. The company prides itself on bringing the most complete TMS solutions on the most affordable basis to shippers of any size, via its expert help team and value-added solutions programs, tailored to client needs. The Company is proud of the company it keeps, in serving key clients such as Alcoa, Stage Stores, Sonoco Products, Overnite, Bon-Ton Stores, Boscov’s Department Stores, North American Salt, Four Seasons, Eveready, Safelite, Johns Manville, O.C. Tanner, Metro Canada, and many others. Further information on Shippers Commonwealth is available on the Web at www.shipperscommonwealth.com or by information request via email to info@shipperscommonwealth.com
About Jeld-Wen, Inc.: Headquartered in Klamath Falls, OR, Jeld-Wen was founded in 1960 and has grown to be one of the world’s largest manufacturers of doors and windows. The privately-held firm emphasizes cooperation among its employees, facilities, suppliers and customers, in serving its worldwide markets with reliable products and service. Jeld-Wen is the comprehensive source for dependable wood, vinyl, and aluminum windows; wood and molded wood fiber interior doors; and wood, steel, wood composite and fiberglass exterior doors. Further information on Jeld-Wen can be found on its Web Site at www.jeld-wen.com
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