Midland Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/10/2011 -- Software provider IES, Ltd. is proud to announce the rollout of its Forwarder software at England Logistics. England Logistics is among the largest and most diverse third-party logistics (3PL) companies in the world. The Salt Lake City based 3PL has launched the integrated software for end-users throughout North America and China.

"Global Sourcing has experienced significant growth. This new system is necessary to support the continued growth expectations in international freight forwarding," says Michelle Potter, England Logistics, Inc., Director, Strategic Development. IES was chosen for its value in meeting England Logistics' requirements for a single-source, process-driven freight forwarding product. The software is structured in an integrated, modular design that will allow England Logistics to increase efficiency and differentiate their service.

Jeff VanWagoner, England Logistics, Inc., Director, Supply Chain Integration stated that "Implementing IES will allow England Logistics to define standardized processes for services, improve billing cycles and provide management reporting for P&L analysis." The IES rollout is a significant milestone in the evolution of England Logistics Global Sourcing.

About England Logistics, Inc.
England Logistics is the 11th largest non-asset based transportation provider in the industry. England Logistics offers a vast portfolio of services ranging from full truckload sourcing, dry and temperature-controlled LTL and parcel, special projects engineering, global sourcing, and complete supply chain engineering. England Logistics is well positioned to provide the strategic partnership that customers need to gain competitive advantage in today's global economy through flexible, cost-effective transportation analysis and solutions. For more information visit http://www.englandlogistics.com.

About IES, Ltd.
With offices throughout the United States and in Asia, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest transportation software providers in North America. In operation for over 20 years, the IES suite of import and export solutions serves Freight Forwarders, NVOCCs, Customs Brokers and other transportation intermediaries. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global arena. For more information visit http://www.iesltd.com.

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The Supply Chain Innovation Award recognizes the best and most innovative solutions and ideas in the supply chain profession, including transportation software provider, IES, Ltd.

Midland Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/29/2010 -- Transportation software provider IES, Ltd. is proud to be among the co-finalists for the CSCMP 2010 Supply Chain Innovation of the Year Award. The case study, titled "Smart Consolidation to Break Speed-Cost Trade-Off's", combines the expertise of importer Bakers Footwear Group, international freight forwarder Transmodal Corporation and transportation software provider IES Ltd. The joint-analysis ranks among the most innovative supply chain solutions of the year according to industry organization CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals).

The case study is a pioneering analysis of how cargo shipped to the same destination via small-parcel carrier can be effectively consolidated by to taking advantage of lower shipping costs based on volume weight rates. Compared to individual package rates, the application produced an average savings of over 40%.

Tom Zinner, Director of Software Development at transportation software provider, IES, Ltd, explains the study in more detail, "Simply stated, the application of packing optimization software results in a significant savings in the long run. Mr. Zinner continues, "The joint case-study focused on the implementation of an innovative new drop-ship program with its client's US-based retail stores. The team immediately recognized the challenge of consolidating multiple shipments destined for a single destination into the fewest number of cartons while still minimizing domestic shipping costs."

"Our optimization process allows clients to utilize a small package carrier to move goods to the final destination for the same price as LTL, but without the added paperwork. The result is up to 40% savings is shipping cost. Multiplied repeatedly across the entire supply chain, the cost savings is significant and presents a clear competitive advantage."

"Through a complex series of algorithms, the software analyzes the most efficient way to load a package based on delivery rates of the small parcel carrier. The software then generates an easy-to-read, step-by-step series of pick-tickets that clearly show how each of the inner packages should be placed into the over-pack."

Charles Kantz, Vice President of Logistics/Warehousing of Bakers Footwear Group; Max Kantzer, President of Transmodal Associates; and Thomas Zinner, Director of Supply Chain Software & Strategies of IES, Ltd. are scheduled to present their joint analysis at CSCMP's annual conference. The event is scheduled for September 26 to 29, 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, with the above described presentation scheduled for September 27, from 10:00am to 11:30am Pacific time.

About CSCMP
Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is the leading worldwide professional association dedicated to education, research, and the advancement of the SCM profession. With over 8,500 members representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia from 67 countries, CSCMP members are the leading practitioners and authorities in the fields of logistics and supply chain management. Please visit http://cscmp.org for more information and/or how to become a member.

About IES, Ltd.
With over 20 years in operation, IES, Ltd., is a leading transportation software provider. The company offers a suite of software solutions for freight forwarders, customs brokers, NVOCC's and more. IES products are operated in over 70 countries with thousands of users and millions of daily transactions. For more information, visit http://www.iesltd.com, call 201-639-500 or email sales@iesltd.com

CSCMP
333 East Butterfield Road, Suite 140
Lombard, Illinois 60148 USA
Tel: 630-574-0985
Fax: 630-574-0989
cscmpadmin@cscmp.org
http://www.cscsmp.org

IES, Ltd. - World Headquarters
445 Godwin Avenue
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Tel: 201-639-5000
Fax: 201-639-5005
sales@iesltd.com
http://www.iesltd.com

IES Asia, Ltd.
10 Metropolis Drive
22-F Metropolis Tower
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2366-3801
Fax: 852-2366-9337
salesHK@iesltd.com
http://www.iesltd.com

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Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/11/2010 -- For more than 80 years, the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) has been one the preeminent voices of the international trade community.

This year, transportation software provider IES, Ltd. (http://www.iesltd.com) will join J.P. Morgan, UPS and others in strategic sponsorship of the organization. AAEI has proven to be a major sounding board in the industry and has been one of the key forums for major industry announcements and critical analysis.

The 89th Annual Conference and Expo is titled "Forging the Path through Advocacy, Education and Trade Facilitation" and is scheduled to be held at the Hilton New York on Sunday, June 6th to Tuesday, June 8th.

Scheduled to speak at the event will be moderators Sandra Fallgatter of J.C. Penney, Randi Heuser of BP America, Inc., along with Aaron Gothelf of TYCO and more. Also anticipated to speak are keynote speakers Dan Brutto, President of UPS International and Bill Owens (D) from the US House of Representatives. Mr. Owens represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York and serves on the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response– a subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee. He is scheduled to speak on Monday, June 7th from 12:30pm - 2:30pm during the keynote luncheon sponsored by J.P. Morgan.

About AAEI
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) is one the preeminent voices of the international trade community. The organization's broad economic base includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers and service providers. AAEI promotes fair and open trade policy while also advocating, educating and informing the industry on issues covering the expanse of legal, technical and policy-driven trade concerns. For more information or to inquire on how to become an AAEI member, visit http://www.aaei.org or contact +1.202.857.8009.

About IES, Ltd.
With offices in the US and in Hong Kong, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest software transportation companies in North America. In operation for over 20 years, the IES suite of import and export solutions serve Freight Forwarders, NVOCC's, Customs Brokers and other transportation intermediaries. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global arena. The company's software products are operated in over 70 countries with thousands of users and millions of daily transactions. Please visit http://www.iesltd.com or contact IES at +1-201-639-5000 for more information.

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Excerpt: “IES, Ltd. has been a proven innovator who shares our focus. We are proud to partner with the software provider to ensure our compliance,” says Mark Aerne of Schneider Freight, USA.

Midland Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/30/2010 -- Summary: Schneider Freight USA, Inc. has always sought to partner with technology providers who share their forward-looking ideals and keen understanding of the industry. The company has analyzed the current trend toward increased supply chain security, stating that:

"IES, Ltd. has been a proven innovator who shares our focus. We are proud to partner with the software provider to ensure our compliance."

"After a thorough selection process, we are proud to announce that we have chosen transportation software provider and fellow innovator IES to ensure our ISF compliance," Mark Aerne of Schneider Freight, USA explains, "IES has proven that they are on-board with our ideals and have stayed on top of ever-increasing compliance regulations. We feel that Schneider and IES are in-line not just as far as our business models, but also in our deep understanding and co-analysis of industry trends."

Aerne continues to describe the rigorous selection process and analyze the current worldwide trend toward increased security, "Our selection process ensures that our business partners follow our philosophy. Schneider's business model states that the best results are achieved through like-minded partnerships."

"To Schneider, following industry and regulatory trends ensures our continued advancement. Reflecting upon its history, [IES] has been a proven innovator who shares our focus. We are proud to partner with the software provider to ensure our compliance. As the industry evolves and new regulations emerge, we will look to future IES product offerings and endeavors."

About Schneider Freight USA, Inc.
Schneider Freight USA, Inc. has an underlying philosophy that espouses that the best results are achieved through partnership. Hence, Schneider intentionally cultivates relationships with its contacts, whether they be customers, colleagues or external service providers. Please visit http://www.schneider-transport.com for more information or contact Mark Aerne at newyork@schneider-transport.com.

About IES, Ltd.
With offices in the US and Hong Kong, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest transportation software providers in North America. In operation for over 20 years, the IES suite of import and export solutions serve Freight Forwarders, NVOCC's, Customs Brokers and other transportation intermediaries. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global arena. Please visit http://www.iesltd.com for more information or contact IES sales at +1.201.639.5000 or sales@iesltd.com.

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Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/21/2010 -- New Jersey-based transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., made a strategic announcement at I.E. Canada's Annual Conference entitled "Emerging Issues in Customs and Trade Compliance".

Kevin Gavin, IES's Vice President of Supply Chain Management, announced IES's Canadian Truck eManifest product. The web-based application will allow customers to comply with the closely-watched Canadian Highway ACI program.

Canadian Highway ACI is the electronic data reporting of truck, trailer, commodity and crew information one hour prior to arrival at the border. Highway ACI will enable the secure flow of trucks, trailers, people and goods.

At the event, Mr. Gavin presented material during the 4pm session titled, "Software Tools to Minimize Supply Chain Costs and Minimize Trade Compliance Risks". The session was also supplemented by an exhibit.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is scheduled to implement TRANSPONDERS for trucks in-line with US transponders. As a result, border-crossing into Canada would be greatly expedited. Similar to the US Truck ACE system, Canadian Highway ACI will report to Canada's TITAN System to perform risk analysis. The data elements required by Canada for the Canadian Highway ACI program are very similar to the data requirements currently required for US Truck ACE.

About I.E. Canada
Founded in 1932, the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters, Inc. is now known as I.E. Canada. The association represents private sector importers and exporters encompassing virtually every commodity and related service. I.E. Canada is a "National organization committed to providing services to develop and enhance the international trade activity and profitability of its membership." The organization has a rich history interfacing with the international trade community and represents private sector importers and exporters spanning nearly every commodity and trade-related service.

About IES, Ltd.
With offices in the US and in Hong Kong, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest software transportation companies in North America. With over 20 years of operation, IES's comprehensive suite of import and export solutions serves freight forwarders, Customs house brokers, NVOCC's and other transportation intermediaries. The company's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global arena. Products are operated in over 70 countries with thousands of users and millions of daily transactions. Please visit http://www.iesltd.com or contact IES at +1-201-639-5000 for more information.

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Transportation Software Company, IES, Ltd., described in the industry publication as a "market leader" for Customs Software.

Seattle, WA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/27/2009 -- When Cargo Business News determined it would cover ISF Software Providers in the current issue (Volume 88, No.2), they ensured to include IES http://www.iesltd.com, one of the first service bureaus out the door with an ISF solution. In lieu of IES's growing prominence, the Seattle-based publication recognized that it was essential to its reader base to feature the software company.

Part of the Northwest Publishing Center group, Cargo Business News began in 1922 when Jackson Corbett, Jr. published the first issue of Marine Digest out of the old Grand Trunk Railroad Dock on the Seattle waterfront. 87 years later, the publication continues to deliver industry news and provide tools and information to help businesses become more productive.

Cargo Business News has recently modernized its design and revamped its editorial with Diane Mettler as Editor. CBN and IES have been working closely in the past few years with a series of meetings and brainstorming sessions about the industry and technology in particular. Previously featured in the publication were IES executives Tom Zinner, Director of Software Development, Andrew Bullen, President and CEO, and Kevin Gavin, Vice President of Supply Chain Management.

The following is an excerpt from the article, "Customers using the E-Cellerate® product for ISF 10+2 compliance can add features, such as Commercial Invoice and Purchase Order, as they grow. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global arena. As a result, the suite of IES ISF solutions is among the most customizable and adaptable in the industry."

"IES users have the added advantage of party-based security. One of the initial concerns of the ISF ruling was how to keep sensitive information confidential. IES gives its customers the tools they need to cater visibility throughout the entire supply chain. With advanced role-dependant security settings, users have all the options on hand to ensure that their critical data and business relationships remain confidential."

About Cargo Business News
Cargo Business News has recreated itself into a new brand of industry publication. It not only delivers industry news, but also provides tools and information that helps keep businesses more productive. Cargo Business News offers timely solutions and expert industry advice to assist industry leaders in making day-to-day decisions.

Part of the Northwest Publishing Center group, Cargo Business News began in 1922 when Jackson Corbett, Jr. published the first issue of Marine Digest out of the old Grand Trunk Railroad Dock on the Seattle waterfront.

Eighty-seven years later, the magazine is still thriving. As for the essence of the Marine Digest that Jackson Corbett envisioned almost a century ago? The ships, trains, trucks, ports and all points in between are still moving cargo 87 years later, and in far greater volumes. .

Senior Staff includes Mike Daigle, Chairman/CEO; Peter Hurme, Publisher; Christie Daigle, Conferences & Project Manager and Kathleen Howat, National Sales Manager. For more information, please visit http://www.cargobusinessnews.com, http://www.nwpublishingcenter.com or call +1.206.324.5644.

More About IES, Ltd.
With offices in the US and in Hong Kong, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest logistics software companies in North America. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the IES suite of solutions serves freight forwarders, NVOCC's, Customs brokers and other transportation intermediaries. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes inherent when doing business in the global arena. As a result, the suite of IES solutions are among the most customizable and adaptable in the industry. For more information, please visit http://www.iesltd.com or contact IES Sales at +1.201.639.5000 or email sales@iesltd.com.

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Midland Park, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/15/2009 -- The announcement from logistics provider Lilly International follows closely on the heels of another IES customer who similarly cited a 25% increase in entry file productivity.

Susana Agras, Controller at Lilly & Associates International explains the announcement from Lilly and Associates, "For years, the effectiveness of Lilly & Associates International financial operations and business processes were constrained by off-the-shelf software and manual processes," continues Ms. Agras, "Other accounting products simply lacked the scalability needed by such a fast-growing, international business. Accounting processes were bottlenecked by cumbersome workflow, requiring spreadsheets to be e-mailed around the company. The company needed a modern, nimble partner for its accounting needs in order to stay focused and effective. But we did not want to pay the $250,000 estimated cost to install and maintain traditional on-premise software. IES is an excellent technology partner, with just the right combination of scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness."

"After a series of product rollouts from IES, our accounting group is 25% more productive. The flexibility and convenience of one integrated software package that includes accounting has given us deeper and more immediate insight into the company's direction and financial processes. Now we can analyze the performance of each of our individual branch offices in the United States and throughout South America. The bottom line is that we now have an advanced system for our financial controls and yet we still find the system intuitive and easy to use. We are able to get new users up-to-speed very quickly, and that is crucial as our overseas expansion continues."

About Lilly & Associates International

Lilly & Associates International is a leader in providing optimal global solutions within the shipping industry. Specializing in ocean freight, Lilly's services cater to small business and multinationals alike. The company strives to meet the needs of each customer by using the latest technology to maximize global coverage. With offices around the world, Lilly has the capacity to offer competitive import and export rates with effective door-to-door transportation and logistics solutions. Please visit http://www.shiplilly.com for more information or contact Nelson Cabrera +1-305-513-9540.

About IES, Ltd.
With offices in the US and Hong Kong, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest transportation software companies in North America. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the IES suite of import and export solutions serves freight forwarders, NVOCC's, Customs brokers and other transportation intermediaries. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global arena. As a result, the suite of IES solutions are among the most customizable and adaptable in the industry. Please visit http://www.iesltd.com for more information or contact IES Sales sales@iesltd.com or +1-201-639-5000.

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Norfolk, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2009 -- Freight forwarder and logistics provider, The Hipage Company, explains that diversification through customization is one of the tenets of long-term success. The company uses insightful analogies on the topic and provides advice to the industry.

"As we look across our 82 year history," reflects Frank Daman, President of The Hipage Company headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, "we have found that a high level of success lies in customization and dedicated customer service. What makes any product or service work well is how well it 'fits' a client's specific needs."

"To use an analogy, a custom-made, tailored suit will fit much better than a mass-produced, die-cut suit. However, it simply may not be practical to painstakingly tailor each item. That is where technology comes in and IES technology in particular. HIPAGE has proven staying power for more than eight decades because we offer customizable and adaptable solutions that 'fit' businesses of any size, large or small."

"With the current state of affairs in the economy, our advice would be to ensure that your company is diversified, catering to a large-range of clientele. As in the natural world, you need to ensure that your company will not become 'naturally selected' simply because you are too specialized. Niche providers who have become overly specialized may not have the resources to endure major changes or upheavals. We have found that diversification through customization is one of the tenets of long-term success. The key is to ensure that you can do this while still being at the head of your game. We have found this can be achieved through technology."

"For example," continues Mr. Daman, "HIPAGE has a large client with multiple plants and facilities and 3.7 billion in annual revenue. It was essential that that they could effectively analyze product allocations to each of their individual plants. We researched technology providers who could partner with us to offer this detailed level of service. IES was the only software provider we found who could offer this level of customization. As a result, we were able to step-up and offer a high-end product tailored for our customer. This is the level of customization that has ensured our long-term staying power in the industry."

"Our adaptable solutions are not limited to large, multinational companies. One exporter in particular comes to mind. Their volume of documents had reached a critical mass, consuming more and more of their time and as a result, their bottom line. Once again, HIPAGE was able to offer a customized solution through IES technology. With the IES Web Tracking module, we were able to offer this service to the client, effectively freeing them of the burden of maintaining and distributing hard copy documents related to their international shipments."

About The Hipage Company
Since 1927, HIPAGE has provided intermodal freight and brokerage solutions to the expanding world of international trade. HIPAGE remains dedicated to developing long-term business partnerships devoted to advancing its client's global sourcing and distribution to and from foreign markets. For 82 years, the company has provided customized solutions to an increasingly complex global trading environment. For more information, please visit http://www.hipage.com or contact Bill Davenport at 757-446-1500.

About IES, Ltd.
With offices in the US and Hong Kong, IES, Ltd. is one of the largest software transportation companies in North America. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the IES suite of import and export solutions serves freight forwarders, NVOCC's, Customs brokers and other transportation intermediaries. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent in the global arena. As a result, the suite of IES solutions are among the most flexible in the industry. For more information, please visit http://www.iesltd.com or contact Jason Kohler at 201-639-5000.

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