NORCROSS, Ga., Nov. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EasyLink Services International Corporation ("EasyLink" or "Company") (Nasdaq:ESIC) (www.EasyLink.com), a global provider of cloud-based messaging services and e-commerce solutions, today announced that Mizuno USA, Inc. (Mizuno), one of the world's largest sporting goods manufacturers and distributors, has selected EasyLink to provide EDI Managed Services for orders and shipping.
Mizuno's rapid growth in the United States was on track to outpace the capabilities of the company's internal EDI systems and resources. To contain costs and improve performance, Mizuno outsourced its EDI operations to EasyLink. EasyLink's Managed EDI Service provides global supply chain services on a world-class network without the need to support an in-house infrastructure. Mizuno connects rapidly and securely with trading partners by leveraging EasyLink's hosted network infrastructure and EDI technical experts that provide a full range of services, from "any to any" mapping, in-line translation of inbound and outbound data, connectivity technologies, and reporting and notifications.
According to Keith Neely, Vice President, Information Technology & Customer Support, Mizuno USA, Inc. realized a full return on their investment in only nine months; less than half the time expected, and can now onboard a new customer three times faster than before the transition.
"EasyLink provides Mizuno with a best-in-class managed EDI supply chain that improves the accuracy of our supply chain services and has enabled our IT resources to focus on priority business initiatives. We've realized greater efficiencies, alleviated the stress on our sales teams and distribution centers, and added greater functionality within our business processes. In addition, we've reduced chargebacks by 90%, which has clearly demonstrated the value of the managed services model."
"EasyLink is pleased to have Mizuno as a customer," said Kevin Maloney, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, EasyLink Services. "Mizuno's success is typical among customers who transition to EasyLink's EDI Managed Services. We deliver a cost-saving, proven alternative to maintaining in house infrastructures. EasyLink becomes a true business partner, developing EDI-based supply chain solutions that can adapt to rapidly changing requirements. Our customers' success is our success as well."
About Mizuno USA, Inc.
Mizuno USA, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the largest specialty sporting goods manufacturers in the world. Mizuno USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes golf, baseball, softball, running, track and field, and volleyball equipment, apparel, and footwear for North America. Mizuno USA, Inc. is based in Norcross, Georgia. For more information, visit www.mizunousa.com.
About EasyLink Services International Corporation
EasyLink Services International Corporation (EasyLink) (Nasdaq:ESIC), headquartered in Norcross, GA, offers a comprehensive portfolio of "any to any" cloud-based business messaging and transaction services that can bridge the most challenging technology gaps while creating significant cost efficiencies across an organization. From Desktop Fax and Production Messaging to EDI, Managed File Transfer, Document Capture and Management, Secure Messaging and Notifications we help companies drive costs out of their operations. With over two decades of servicing customers around the globe, EasyLink has established a proven track record for providing effective, reliable and secure communications. For more information, visit www.easylink.com.
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