CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kewill (LSE:KWL), a leading provider of solutions that accelerate global trade and logistics, today announced that Acushnet Company, a leading manufacturer and marketer of golf balls, golf clubs, golf apparel, golf shoes and golf gloves, has selected Kewill for their 9 U.S. locations with potential for global roll-out in the future.
News Facts:
- Acushnet Company wanted a solution that could span its organization, regardless of geography, and handle thousands of packages per day per location. After an intensive needs assessment, Acushnet selected Kewill to reduce cost and improve visibility and control utilizing Kewill Pack; a Kewill Flagship module that allows users to pick and pack cartons and shipments while verifying the contents against actual order details.
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"With a commitment to a global roll-out of our ERP (Lawson) and the work that has already been done in portions of our ex-US operation with Kewill Flagship, we felt Kewill was the business partner we wanted on our team," said Peter Marshall, CIO of Acushnet. "Because of the flexibility that the Kewill solution offers, we will be able to leverage this technology to support our business goals and enhance efficiency."
- "Growing organizations such as Acushnet Company recognize the need for a shipping solution that can handle not only the complexities of their business but also scale to support their aggressive growth plans," said Mike Dolan, COO of Kewill Inc. "We look forward to expanding our relationship globally and delivering a productive and powerful solution specifically designed to enable faster results and increased customer satisfaction."
About Kewill Plc
Kewill is a leading provider of technology solutions that enable Logistics Service Providers and Shippers to move goods domestically and across international and global borders. Our products empower companies to connect and optimise the performance of their local, international and global transport and logistics operations. Kewill delivers world-class software in the areas of freight forwarding, customs and export compliance, parcel shipping, transportation & warehousing, eCommerce and B2B integration. Our customers rely on our innovative software and extensive domain knowledge to improve their business processes, information exchange and management visibility to drive revenue growth, deliver cost savings, improve profitability and meet the changing needs of their customers.
Established in 1972, Kewill has over 7,000 customers around the world including FedEx, Ford, Mazda, Nestlé, Nike, Palm, Procter & Gamble, Parker Hannifin, Overstock.com, GE Healthcare, Bayer, Black & Decker, Damco, DHL, Hankyu Hanshin, Hitachi, Ingersoll Rand, Mothercare, UPS, Scott's & Co., TNT and WaverleyTBS.
About Acushnet:
A nearly $1.4 billion company, Acushnet Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of golf balls, golf clubs, golf apparel, golf shoes and golf gloves. Other products include golf bags, golf outerwear and accessories. Acushnet's leading products are Titleist and Pinnacle golf balls; Titleist golf clubs; FootJoy golf shoes; FootJoy and Titleist golf gloves; and FootJoy outerwear.