DANA POINT, Calif., Dec. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Aftersoft Network N.A., Inc. (Aftersoft), a leading provider of business automation and eCommerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that Autopart International (AI), a subsidiary of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), has completed its rollout of "Autopart", Aftersoft's parts distribution management system.
"Autopart" is a revolutionary application and key enterprise building block in virtual supply chains for automotive parts distributors and retailers. Autopart is the first application of its kind to integrate all of the business management processes in the parts sector, eliminating the problem of disconnected, outdated systems, as well as manual, paper-based operations and old-fashioned batch processing. Demand in the U.S. for Autopart, which is already the leading aftermarket technology solution in the U.K. and Ireland, is growing rapidly as companies such as Performance Automotive, Murray's Speed & Custom and now AI have all recently become customers.
AI has installed Autopart at all of its 100+ wholesale locations. Chris Crowley, Chief Information Officer at AI, said, "Aftersoft has been a great partner in our successful deployment of our new point-of-sale and eCommerce systems. Aftersoft has both top-notch technical talent and a deep understanding of the automotive aftermarket. They delivered the best solution tailored to our specific needs."
Aftersoft's eCommerce solution, OpenWebs, is also now in the final stages of its rollout at AI. This solution not only provides AI's commercial customers with a quick, modern browser interface, but also gives customers the ability to connect directly to the system using Aftersoft's application-to-application (A2A) technology. The A2A technology allows users of many different point-of-sale solutions to review AI's inventory availability and place electronic orders inside the job estimate function of their present systems.
"We look forward to using Aftersoft's eCommerce technology to extend our service level to our customers, allowing them real-time access to our inventory and availability and enhancing the experience they have with us," Crowley added.
Jim French, managing director of Aftersoft Network, commented, "We are happy to see Autopart International complete the rollout of our modern supply chain solutions and know that together the systems will help drive AI's sales and deliver efficiency gains and improved customer satisfaction."
About Autopart International, Inc.
Autopart International (AI), a subsidiary of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), is a global automotive aftermarket parts supplier devoted to delivering the highest level of quality and service available in the North American marketplace. The company has two primary distribution channels: a North American Sales Division that supports a wholesale customer base across the continent and a Branch Store Division that consists of over 100 stores across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Founded in 1957, AI employs over 1,000 people and maintains more than 350,000 square feet of triple-height warehousing capacity at its central distribution facility alone. For more information, visit www.autopartintl.com.
About Aftersoft Network
Aftersoft Network N.A. is a leading provider of business automation and eCommerce solutions that are helping its customers create "virtual supply chains" linking every level of the automotive aftermarket, including both parts and tires. With products ranging from point-of-sale and inventory control to accounting solutions, the company enables customers to build seamless digital management systems, with real-time communications driving increased sales, productivity and customer satisfaction. The company serves over 450 customers with more than 3,000 locations across the U.S., including auto parts distributors and retailers, auto service providers and tire dealers, and warehouse distributors. Based in Dana Point, California, Aftersoft Network N.A. is a subsidiary of Aftersoft Group, Inc. For more information, visit www.aftersoftna.com.
About Aftersoft Group Inc.
Aftersoft Group, Inc. (OTCBB:ASFG) is a supplier of ERP supply chain management solutions to automotive parts manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Aftersoft Group provides the automotive aftermarket with a combination of business management systems, information products, and online services that together deliver benefits for all parties involved in the timely repair of a vehicle. For further information, please visit www.aftersoftgroup.com.
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