Equipment Dealerships Productivity Expectations Discussed at Equip-Soft Reporting Webcast Series on May 4th

Mississauga, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/03/2011 -- Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth.

On May 4, 2011 12:00 PM (EST) Equip-Soft will present the next program in a Reporting Webcast Series: Productivity Expectations. In this webcast, the company will look at how equipment dealerships and distributors must establish benchmarks for productivity and discuss best practice on what those numbers would look like for the average-size equipment dealership.

In this 30-minute session Equip-Soft experts explore simple yet effective ways to improve productivity. Topics will include:

- Does Employee Productivity impact the bottom line?
- Can we measure productivity for everyone?
- Variations of measuring some departments on hours, others on revenue and some on gross profit
- Ratios for planning overhead staff, and staffing in sets
- Discussion of Span of Control or Span of Responsibility
- What to measure when all the chips are down

Webcast Presenter – Guest Speaker – George Keen
George Keen – Senior Consultant, Currie Management. George has worked in the Equipment Distribution field for over 25 years. He has completed projects involving process and profit improvements, specializing in the aftermarket departments of Parts, Service and Rental. George has conducted seminars on various subjects including Parts and Service Management, Performance Management and Incentive Compensation. He has designed performance management and incentive programs for our clients. George has also installed, trained and supported dealership computer accounting software.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain. Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability." Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/02/2011 -- Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth.

On May 17, 2011 14:00 PM (EST) Equip-Soft will present What's New with Equip-Soft. Equipment dealers are looking for the optimal tools to manage business The webcast will allow Equipment dealers to take a quick look at the new and improved features that Equip-soft has to offer, taking a quick tour through each department to check out the tool sets including:

• Manage hour meter readings on a real time basis
• Get PMs in the rental department under control
• Analyze your rental fleet
• Manage physical inventory counts with speed and ease
• Integrate with customers and vendors with EDI requirements

This webcast will be presented by Leanne Messervey of Equip-Soft, Senior Business Analyst for Equip-Soft and well regarded Equipment Distribution expert in the industry.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain. Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability." Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2011 -- Leading compressed air business and the principal distributor of Ingersoll Rand in Quebec, Enterprises Larry Inc., supplies innovative and leading edge compressor technology throughout Canada. Their customer focused company specializes in enabling companies of all sizes to optimize their operations and increase their profits with the following cutting edge products like Ingersoll Rand, Tuthill, Doosan, Aircom, BEKO and RYDLYME/RYDALL cleaning products.

"For more than 49 years numerous customers including, refineries, aluminum smelters, mining industries and others have relied on Larry Enterprises Inc for high standards, quality and service. To better meet its customers' needs in compressed air, dryers, blowers, aluminum pipes etc…, the company has made the decision to invest in technology that will prepare them to be more efficient in their customer service" states Louis Brassard, COO of Enterprises Larry Inc.

Vice President of Equip-Soft, Grant Skinner states, "We are very excited to add this equipment distributor to our family. They are a fantastic group of people and it validated that the development work we've been doing was exactly what this distributor needed."

About Equip-Soft
Equip-Soft is a dealer management system focused on the unique needs of equipment dealers. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/23/2011 -- On May 17, 2011 14:00 PM (EST) Equip-Soft will present What's New with Equip-Soft. Equipment dealers are looking for the optimal tools to manage business The webcast will allow Equipment dealers to take a quick look at the new and improved features that Equip-soft has to offer, taking a quick tour through each department to check out the tool sets including:

• Manage hour meter readings on a real time basis
• Get PMs in the rental department under control
• Analyze your rental fleet
• Manage physical inventory counts with speed and ease
• Integrate with customers and vendors with EDI requirements

This webcast will be presented by Leanne Messervey of Equip-Soft, Senior Business Analyst for Equip-Soft and well regarded Equipment Distribution expert in the industry.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain. Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability." Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/21/2011 -- On May 4, Equip-Soft will present the next program in a Reporting Webcast Series: Productivity Expectations. In this webcast, the company will look at how equipment dealerships and distributors must establish benchmarks for productivity and discuss best practice on what those numbers would look like for the average-size equipment dealership.

In this 30-minute session Equip-Soft experts explore simple yet effective ways to improve productivity. Topics will include:

? Does Employee Productivity impact the bottom line?

? Can we measure productivity for everyone?

? Variations of measuring some departments on hours, others on revenue and some on gross profit

? Ratios for planning overhead staff, and staffing in sets

? Discussion of Span of Control or Span of Responsibility

? What to measure when all the chips are down

Webcast Presenter – Guest Speaker – George Keen
George Keen – Senior Consultant, Currie Management. George has worked in the Equipment Distribution field for over 25 years. He has completed projects involving process and profit improvements, specializing in the aftermarket departments of Parts, Service and Rental. George has conducted seminars on various subjects including Parts and Service Management, Performance Management and Incentive Compensation. He has designed performance management and incentive programs for our clients. George has also installed, trained and supported dealership computer accounting software.

About Equip-Soft
Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain. Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability." Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
htt://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Enterprises Larry Inc selects Equip-Soft and Microsoft Dynamics to replace its legacy system

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/18/2011 -- Forty-nine year old business based out of Montreal, serving Quebec in the compressed air business makes the decision to partner with Equip-Soft and Microsoft Dynamics NAV to serve their service, rentals, and parts needs.

Leading compressed air business and the principal distributor of Ingersoll Rand in Quebec, Enterprises Larry Inc., supplies innovative and leading edge compressor technology throughout Canada. Their customer focused company specializes in enabling companies of all sizes to optimize their operations and increase their profits with the following cutting edge products like Ingersoll Rand, Tuthill, Doosan, Aircom, BEKO and RYDLYME/RYDALL cleaning products.

"For more than 49 years numerous customers including, refineries, aluminum smelters, mining industries and others have relied on Larry Enterprises Inc for high standards, quality and service. To better meet its customers' needs in compressed air, dryers, blowers, aluminum pipes etc…, the company has made the decision to invest in technology that will prepare them to be more efficient in their customer service" states Louis Brassard, COO of Enterprises Larry Inc.

Vice President of Equip-Soft, Grant Skinner states, "We are very excited to add this equipment distributor to our family. They are a fantastic group of people and it validated that the development work we've been doing was exactly what this distributor needed."

About Equip-Soft
Equip-Soft is a dealer management system focused on the unique needs of equipment dealers. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Looks at Technology Requirements for Business Excellence

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/14/2011 -- According to Grant Skinner, vice president of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with fixed assets and service management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of Business Excellence. According to Cutler, "Equipment rental dealers need technology solutions to manage their fleet, their customers and their supply chains. When a customer calls an equipment rental company, nothing is more important than the ability to provide accurate information regarding availability and scheduling. It is equally critical to manage effectively the utilization of the rental fleet in order to maintain profitability."

Equipment dealers and distributors realize the increasingly competitive nature of their business, making it far more difficult to differentiate from other dealers. Many equipment distributors are looking to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies. Equipment rentals cross many different industries including material handling, agricultural equipment, pumps, power generation, office automation, construction equipment, medical equipment, audio visual equipment, electronic payment devices and likely many more you could name yourself.

The key issue with fleet maintenance is keeping an optimum sized fleet of assets running at the lowest possible cost for any given customer. Accurate up to date information about fleet operations and utilization provides a control mechanism for fleet costs as well as simplifying fleet maintenance. Ultimately, technology solutions must provide a deep understanding of fleet usage/utilization while minimizing or even eliminating paper work, a fundamental lean process.

Selling a piece of equipment must be made less complicated in part by avoiding duplicate data entry. Real-time, accurate information regarding contacts allows for better decisions. "With the right technology solutions, equipment rental and sales professionals are able to effectively work with customers and prospects through opportunity management, campaign management, new equipment sales, as well as industry specific equipment configurators," said Skinner.

The complete article can be read at http://www.bus-ex.com/article/supply-chain-technology.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.

Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grant Skiller VP of Equip-Soft in WTG Manufacturing & Supply Chain News

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/13/2011 -- According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of WTG Manufacturing & Supply Chain News. According to Cutler, equipment distributors run the gamut of industry sectors from Material Handling equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Pumps, Power Generation, Office Automation, Construction Equipment, Trucks and buses, Medical Equipment, Audio Visual Equipment, and Electronic Payment Devices. Each of these businesses want to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies.

Acquisition is Driving Growth of Equipment Dealerships

Many equipment dealers create growth by expanding geographic reach via acquisition. While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, often presents special challenges. A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

Supply Chain Cost Stripping

The supply chain demands driving most of the technological advances include the increasing requirement of eliminating costs throughout the supply chain. This cost stripping is having a direct impact on profitability. Skinner argues, "Often equipment dealerships are seeing no financial gain on the sales of equipment and must look to service contracts for margins and profitability. The ability to provide the quality and accurate data for customers becomes the primary if not sole source of profitability among many equipment dealers."

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/11/2011 -- Equipment dealers and distributors realize the increasingly competitive nature of their business, making it far more difficult to differentiate from other dealers. Many equipment distributors are looking to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies. Equipment rentals cross many different industries including material handling, agricultural equipment, pumps, power generation, office automation, construction equipment, medical equipment, audio visual equipment, electronic payment devices and likely many more you could name yourself.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of Business Excellence. According to Cutler, "Equipment rental dealers need technology solutions to manage their fleet, their customers and their supply chains. When a customer calls an equipment rental company, nothing is more important than the ability to provide accurate information regarding availability and scheduling. It is equally critical to manage effectively the utilization of the rental fleet in order to maintain profitability."

According to Grant Skinner, vice president of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with fixed assets and service management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

The key issue with fleet maintenance is keeping an optimum sized fleet of assets running at the lowest possible cost for any given customer. Accurate up to date information about fleet operations and utilization provides a control mechanism for fleet costs as well as simplifying fleet maintenance. Ultimately, technology solutions must provide a deep understanding of fleet usage/utilization while minimizing or even eliminating paper work, a fundamental lean process.

Selling a piece of equipment must be made less complicated in part by avoiding duplicate data entry. Real-time, accurate information regarding contacts allows for better decisions. "With the right technology solutions, equipment rental and sales professionals are able to effectively work with customers and prospects through opportunity management, campaign management, new equipment sales, as well as industry specific equipment configurators," said Skinner.

The complete article can be read at http://www.bus-ex.com/article/supply-chain-technology.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/11/2011 -- On April 13, 2011 12:00 PM (EST) Equip-Soft will present the next program in a Reporting Webcast Series: Full business transparency. In this webcast, the company will look at how equipment dealerships and distributors can get reports and full business transparency.

This webcast will include a brief demonstration at Equip-Soft software and show what these reports could look like. In this 30-minute session we will explore how technology can enable you to have the full transparency you need to run your business at peak performance.

Topics will include:
- When we know the benchmarks to watch, what reports should we be using?
- Taking the traditional reports and enhancing them to communicate expectations and goals to the front line people
- Defining strategic reports, that go well beyond the mundane transactional reports many people are currently using
- Taking standard reports and finding more strategic information out of them
- Using a segmentation methodology to focus your efforts on the larger issues not the volume of transactions

To register for this important event go to: http://www.equip-soft.com/NewsEvents/Events/Reporting-Webcast-Series--Full-business-transparen.aspx

Webcast Presenter – Guest Speaker – George Keen
George Keen – Senior Consultant, Currie Management. George has worked in the Equipment Distribution field for over 25 years. He has completed projects involving process and profit improvements, specializing in the aftermarket departments of Parts, Service and Rental. George has conducted seminars on various subjects including Parts and Service Management, Performance Management and Incentive Compensation. He has designed performance management and incentive programs for our clients. George has also installed, trained and supported dealership computer accounting software.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain. Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability." Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/08/2011 -- According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AS411. According to the article, SalesForce Automation, Opportunity Management, and Campaign Management technology is critical for equipment Dealerships.

The management of customer communication, workflow, and opportunity management means more in equipment rental firms. The ability to quickly access account history and contact information offline, integrate contact information to smart phones (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, or iPhone) device automatically is crucial. Managing relationships with customers by developing Sales Force Automation (SFA), Opportunity Management (OM) and Campaign Management (CM), must be quantifiable. Opportunity Management is a great way to ensure sales teams are spending time with key customers, and that a sales forecast is accurate.

Managing the equipment life cycle through its useful life in the new and used fleet as well as the rental fleet is key in ensuring the dealership receives the maximum financial benefit of every asset. Skinner noted, "With automated workflows and easily customized views to access this information the equipment life cycle aids in maximizing profitability."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://www.accountingsoftware411.com/Press/PressDocView.aspx?docid=12406.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth.

Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.

Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/07/2011 -- Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. According to the article, Acquisition Growth of Equipment Dealers Alters Technology Requirements, "Equipment dealers and distributors realize the increasingly competitive nature of their business, making it far more difficult to differentiate from other dealers. Many equipment distributors are looking to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies."

The fastest way that many equipment dealers are experiencing growth, particularly in expanding geographic reach, is acquisition. While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, has often presented special challenges. A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.
The complete article can be read at http://automationmedia.com/ARDetail.asp?ID=91.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/05/2011 -- Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. According to the article, SalesForce Automation, Opportunity Management, and Campaign Management technology is critical for equipment Dealerships.

The management of customer communication, workflow, and opportunity management means more in equipment rental firms. The ability to quickly access account history and contact information offline, integrate contact information to smart phones (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, or iPhone) device automatically is crucial.

Managing relationships with customers by developing Sales Force Automation (SFA), Opportunity Management (OM) and Campaign Management (CM), must be quantifiable. Opportunity Management is a great way to ensure sales teams are spending time with key customers, and that a sales forecast is accurate.

Managing the equipment life cycle through its useful life in the new and used fleet as well as the rental fleet is key in ensuring the dealership receives the maximum financial benefit of every asset. Skinner noted, "With automated workflows and easily customized views to access this information the equipment life cycle aids in maximizing profitability."

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management.

For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://automationmedia.com/ARDetail.asp?ID=91.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. 

From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. 

Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

AutomationMedia.com Profiles Equipment Dealerships Technology Requirements and Equip-Soft

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/28/2011 -- Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. According to the article, Acquisition Growth of Equipment Dealers Alters Technology Requirements, "Equipment dealers and distributors realize the increasingly competitive nature of their business, making it far more difficult to differentiate from other dealers. Many equipment distributors are looking to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies."

The fastest way that many equipment dealers are experiencing growth, particularly in expanding geographic reach, is acquisition.

While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, has often presented special challenges.

A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://automationmedia.com/ARDetail.asp?ID=91.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/25/2011 -- Many equipment dealers create growth by expanding geographic reach via acquisition. While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, often presents special challenges. A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of WTG Manufacturing & Supply Chain News. According to Cutler, equipment distributors run the gamut of industry sectors from Material Handling equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Pumps, Power Generation, Office Automation, Construction Equipment, Trucks and buses, Medical Equipment, Audio Visual Equipment, and Electronic Payment Devices. Each of these businesses want to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."
Supply Chain Cost Stripping

The supply chain demands driving most of the technological advances include the increasing requirement of eliminating costs throughout the supply chain. This cost stripping is having a direct impact on profitability. Skinner argues, "Often equipment dealerships are seeing no financial gain on the sales of equipment and must look to service contracts for margins and profitability.

The ability to provide the quality and accurate data for customers becomes the primary if not sole source of profitability among many equipment dealers."

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes.  From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. 

Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. 

Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2011 -- The key issue with fleet maintenance is keeping an optimum size fleet of assets running at the lowest possible cost for any given customer. Accurate up to date information about fleet operations and utilization provides a control mechanism for fleet costs as well as simplifying fleet maintenance. Ultimately, technology solutions must provide a deep understanding of fleet usage/utilization while minimizing or even eliminating paper work, a fundamental lean process.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AS411. According to the article, Acquisition Growth of Equipment Dealers Alters Technology Requirements, fleet management technology is critical.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://www.accountingsoftware411.com/Press/PressDocView.aspx?docid=12406.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes.  From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. 

Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905-361-2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2011 -- The fastest way that many equipment dealers are experiencing growth, particularly in expanding geographic reach, is acquisition.

While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, has often presented special challenges.

A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AS411. According to the article, Acquisition Growth of Equipment Dealers Alters Technology Requirements, "Equipment dealers and distributors realize the increasingly competitive nature of their business, making it far more difficult to differentiate from other dealers. Many equipment distributors are looking to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies."

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers.

Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."
Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business.

It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://www.accountingsoftware411.com/Press/PressDocView.aspx?docid=12406.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes.  From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. 

Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. 

Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.  Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2011 -- According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Equip-Soft is a proud member of Associated Equipment Distributors. AED members are very clear in the strategic value the Associated member group brings to their business. We have been successful in leveraging the products and the extensive range of services AED provides its members as valuable business inputs."

AED is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. 700 distributor member companies account for over $15 billion of annual sales of construction equipment and related supplies and services in the U.S. and Canada. The average distributor member achieves over $46 million per year in revenues, and employs 90 people. Associated Equipment Distributors serves:

Independent distributors of construction equipment and related equipment/products which provide sales/rentals, parts and service
Manufacturers of construction and related equipment/products
Firms that rent construction and related equipment
Suppliers of business services, including finance, insurance, data processing and others
Related industry trade associations

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

AED enhances the ongoing success and profitability of our member companies and related constituencies by creating and providing high quality products, services and information, including:

Public policy advocacy
Industry education, training and career development through the AED Foundation

Research, analysis, and information on markets, economic and business trends, and performance benchmarks

Events and opportunities that enhance networking, facilitate business-to-business interaction and cooperation, and cultivate sources of capital and finance

Information and tools to facilitate electronic commerce and to improve the use of technology to enhance internal operations

Knowledge and assistance in understanding and enhancing the evolving role of distributors in our markets, and where appropriate advocating favored approaches

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes.  From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. 

Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain.  Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.  Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/17/2011 -- The management of customer communication, workflow, and opportunity management means more in equipment rental firms. The ability to quickly access account history and contact information offline, integrate contact information to smart phones (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, or iPhone) device automatically is crucial. Managing relationships with customers by developing Sales Force Automation (SFA), Opportunity Management (OM) and Campaign Management (CM), must be quantifiable. Opportunity Management is a great way to ensure sales teams are spending time with key customers, and that a sales forecast is accurate.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. According to the article, SalesForce Automation, Opportunity Management, and Campaign Management technology is critical for equipment Dealerships.

Managing the equipment life cycle through its useful life in the new and used fleet as well as the rental fleet is key in ensuring the dealership receives the maximum financial benefit of every asset. According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "With automated workflows and easily customized views to access this information the equipment life cycle aids in maximizing profitability."

Skinner noted, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://automationmedia.com/ARDetail.asp?ID=91.

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Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes.  From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. 

Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.  Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Equipment Dealerships Technology Requirements Profile Equip-Soft in WTG Manufacturing & Supply Chain News

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/16/2011 -- Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of WTG Manufacturing & Supply Chain News. According to Cutler, equipment distributors run the gamut of industry sectors from Material Handling equipment, Agricultural Equipment, Pumps, Power Generation, Office Automation, Construction Equipment, Trucks and buses, Medical Equipment, Audio Visual Equipment, and Electronic Payment Devices. Each of these businesses want to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies.

Acquisition is Driving Growth of Equipment Dealerships
Many equipment dealers create growth by expanding geographic reach via acquisition. While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, often presents special challenges. A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Supply Chain Cost Stripping
The supply chain demands driving most of the technological advances include the increasing requirement of eliminating costs throughout the supply chain. This cost stripping is having a direct impact on profitability. Skinner argues, "Often equipment dealerships are seeing no financial gain on the sales of equipment and must look to service contracts for margins and profitability.

The ability to provide the quality and accurate data for customers becomes the primary if not sole source of profitability among many equipment dealers."

Equip-Soft (www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes.  From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. 

Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/15/2011 -- The fastest way that many equipment dealers are experiencing growth, particularly in expanding geographic reach, is acquisition.

While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, has often presented special challenges. A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. According to the article, Acquisition Growth of Equipment Dealers Alters Technology Requirements, "Equipment dealers and distributors realize the increasingly competitive nature of their business, making it far more difficult to differentiate from other dealers. Many equipment distributors are looking to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies."

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://automationmedia.com/ARDetail.asp?ID=91.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth.  Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. 

Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2011 -- Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AS411. According to the article, Acquisition Growth of Equipment Dealers Alters Technology Requirements, "Equipment dealers and distributors realize the increasingly competitive nature of their business, making it far more difficult to differentiate from other dealers. Many equipment distributors are looking to improve their bottom line through improved business efficiency; specifically, finding better ways to deal with vendors. Others are looking to grow their business by adopting additional product lines, or new geographies."

The fastest way that many equipment dealers are experiencing growth, particularly in expanding geographic reach, is acquisition. While capturing market share in this manner seems ideal, (if the price is right), the ability to integrate the technology solution of one operation into another, has often presented special challenges. A scalable implementation process is the only way to ensure that large, mid-size, and small equipment dealers are able to implement technology solutions without taking an eye off the business.

According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management. For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://www.accountingsoftware411.com/Press/PressDocView.aspx?docid=12406.

Equip-Soft http://(www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. 

Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.  Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/11/2011 -- AED is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. 700 distributor member companies account for over $15 billion of annual sales of construction equipment and related supplies and services in the U.S. and Canada. The average distributor member achieves over $46 million per year in revenues, and employs 90 people. Associated Equipment Distributors serves:

Independent distributors of construction equipment and related equipment/products which provide sales/rentals, parts and service

Manufacturers of construction and related equipment/products

Firms that rent construction and related equipment

Suppliers of business services, including finance, insurance, data processing and others

Related industry trade associations

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

AED enhances the ongoing success and profitability of our member companies and related constituencies by creating and providing high quality products, services and information, including:

Public policy advocacy
Industry education, training and career development through the AED Foundation

Research, analysis, and information on markets, economic and business trends, and performance benchmarks

Events and opportunities that enhance networking, facilitate business-to-business interaction and cooperation, and cultivate sources of capital and finance

Information and tools to facilitate electronic commerce and to improve the use of technology to enhance internal operations

Knowledge and assistance in understanding and enhancing the evolving role of distributors in our markets, and where appropriate advocating favored approaches

According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Equip-Soft is a proud member of Associated Equipment Distributors. AED members are very clear in the strategic value the Associated member group brings to their business. We have been successful in leveraging the products and the extensive range of services AED provides its members as valuable business inputs."

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain.  Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.  Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mississauga, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/11/2011 -- According to Grant Skinner, Vice President of Equip-Soft, "Rental equipment firms must manage their operations through complete management of short term and long term rentals, consolidated fleet management, instant availability of rentable equipment, easy setup of rental contracts and complete integration with Fixed Assets and Service Management.

For efficiencies it is also important that technology solutions for rental equipment firms provide easy handling of re-rents, exchanges, and returns."

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled Equip-Soft in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. According to the article, Acquisition Growth of Equipment Dealers Alters Technology Requirements, fleet management technology is critical.

The key issue with fleet maintenance is keeping an optimum size fleet of assets running at the lowest possible cost for any given customer. Accurate up to date information about fleet operations and utilization provides a control mechanism for fleet costs as well as simplifying fleet maintenance. Ultimately, technology solutions must provide a deep understanding of fleet usage/utilization while minimizing or even eliminating paper work, a fundamental lean process.

Few software solutions are specifically designed for Equipment Dealers. Skinner suggested, "By leveraging the integrated Microsoft stack of technologies (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile) combined with the dealer-specific enhancements that Equip-Soft has made to these products, SCMH is able to remove costs out of their operations, without having to worry whether or not the technologies can work together. With the addition of Dynamics CRM and Dynamics Mobile to the Equip-Soft product line, the efficiencies between the sales/service operations with the traditional dealer back office operations are seamless."

Providing customers with information on availability and scheduling is a central function in equipment rental business. It is equally critical to manage the utilization of a rental fleet to maintain profitability. Equip-Soft's rental functionality helps manage equipment rental operations more effectively.

The complete article can be read at http://automationmedia.com/ARDetail.asp?ID=91.

Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software. Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes. From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's Dealer Management Systems (DMS) allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data. Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation. Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Equip-Soft VP Grant Skinner Addresses Importance of Equipment Distribution Business Dashboard Capabilities

Mississauga, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/10/2011 -- Equip-Soft (http://www.equip-soft.com) helps equipment distributors manage growth and improve efficiencies through its rentals, service, sales, parts, and fleet management software.  Equip-Soft aligns the best technology with the best business processes.  From fleets to forklifts and trucks to power generators, Equip-Soft's  Dealer Management Systems (DMS)  allow companies to lower the price point, integrate accounting with core fundamentals, achieve cost-savings, while permitting scalability for future growth. 

Equipment distribution business executives must make decision each day, often with imperfect information or on the basis of 'gutstinct' or 'tribal knowledge'. Taking the guesswork out of daily decisions, by implementing a balanced scorecard or metrics approach to business performance management is best. Equip-Soft helps to do this by providing the tools and best-in-class metrics to all applicable areas of the equipment dealer industry, including finance, sales, inventory, production, and quality control.

Features Include:
Full dashboard capabilities based on finance, sales, inventory, production, and quality views
Integrated plug-in for MS Excel allowing your employees to create and run reports against the ERP system in real-time
Links to SQL Server Reporting Services allowing full reporting access via SharePoint

According to Grant Skinner, Vice-President of Equip-Soft, "Customer demand requires that cost controls are implemented to strip away excess cost out of the supply chain.  Whether triggered by an acquisition or the failure of legacy systems, equipment distributors recognize that service contracts are an important element of their margins and profitability."  Equipment distributors with a sales force, field technicians, providing supplies parts and short-term rentals, require better ways to monitor, manage, and maintain data.  Continuous improvement is a central principle with Equip-Soft; customers gain access to a product roadmap and upgrade path that allows them to find and make improvements in their businesses long after the initial implementation.  Partnering with Microsoft Dynamics means that all the benefits of working with an Industry specific software provider, with the backing of the largest provider of business software in the world.

Equip-Soft
http://www.equip-soft.com
Michelene Maguire
pr@equip-soft.com
905.361.2841

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm