Press Release
Corcentric Strengthens Relationship with National Pronto Association
January 25, 2006, Mclean, VA — Corcentric has expanded its relationship with National Pronto Association with the addition of supplier management and order management tools. These electronic tools will enable National Pronto Association to strengthen supplier relationships by giving a tremendous amount of order information that was previously unavailable. Based in Texas, National Pronto Association is an organization of independent automotive aftermarket warehouse distributors and auto parts store chains. Corcentric is an increasingly visible supplier of e-Commerce business solutions, currently serving businesses operating in a variety of sectors within the transportation industry.
According to the terms of the agreement reached during the fourth quarter of 2005, Corcentric has created and is maintaining an Internet-based portal that enables Pronto Membersto perform electronic transactions with suppliers without changing their existing IT systems or business processes in place today. Members will have electronic visibility of their orders throughout the entire fulfillment process. Online business transactions with suppliers will also cut back on the amount of time spent per transaction. Many companies today are taking full advantage of technological advancements to remain a competitor in their industry and Corcentric has earnestly gained its portion of the market.
“Pronto Members now have supply chain management tools that were once exclusive to large national retail and distribution companies. Having worked with Corcentric in the past, we are confident in their ability to help Pronto Members compete in today’s market,” stated Michael Mitchell, Pronto Director of Supply Chain Management.
“Corcentric is pleased to provide its services to National Pronto Association and as always we are dedicated to exceeding the client’s needs. We have yet another opportunity to assist a company in running more efficiently. Time is money and the Corcentric system conserves both,” stated Dave Lindeen, Vice President Sales, Corcentric.
About Corcentric
Founded in 1998, Corcentric delivers e-Commerce solutions that enable companies
to gain significant cost efficiencies by digitizing their business-to-business
transactions.
Using the Optimal eFlow system, Corcentric digitizes the Purchasing, Accounts
Payable, and Accounts Receivable activities of the entire trading community
without changing existing IT systems, business processes, or trading partners.
By employing automated, real-time identification, analysis, and execution of
transactions, Corcentric immediately reduces the costs associated with
traditional Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable practices.
Corcentric can help companies of all sizes advance towards the next generation
of paperless integration.
If you are interested in the Corcentric solution or would like more information
about the company, contact Dave Lindeen, Vice President, and Sales at (877)
790-7272, e-mail dlindeen@corcentric.com or visit the Website at www.corcentric.com.
About The National Pronto Association
Founded in 1979, the National Pronto Association is an organization of independent automotive aftermarket warehouse distributors and auto parts store chains serving professional service centers all of whom take advantage of a multitude of services provided by the association.
The National Pronto Association is committed to the independent automotive aftermarket and demonstrates leadership within the industry by providing PRONTO Member distributors and their customers a professionally-managed, member-directed organizational structure designed to: collectively purchase quality name brand and PRONTO brand automotive products; advertise the PRONTO name for the common good of all PRONTO Members and their customers; and provide marketing services to PRONTO Members and their customers that improve their ability to compete for market share and profitability.
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