PFSweb to provide e-commerce support, call center services, order fulfillment
PLANO, Texas – Nov. 12, 2003 -- PFSweb, Inc. (Nasdaq: PFSW), a leading provider of business process outsourcing solutions, has been selected by Shell Energy Services Company to provide order management, e-commerce, call-center and fulfillment services for Shell’s new initiative called Shell HomeGenie™, an integrated home management system that allows consumers to monitor their homes and control select appliances at anytime, from anywhere.
Under the agreement, PFSweb will design, build and manage the e-commerce portion of the Shell HomeGenie Web site (www.shop.ShellHomeGenie.com), planned to launch in North America in 2004. PFSweb will perform order management functions and provide order fulfillment and customer service support through distribution and call centers in Memphis, Tenn. and Plano, Texas.
Shell HomeGenie is a home management system that provides consumers with simple, Web-based remote access of household systems and devices through a computer or cellular phone with an Internet connection. Shell HomeGenie allows homeowners to remotely access most household heating and cooling systems through the Web-enabled Shell HomeGenie Programmable Thermostat, enables control of lights and select appliances through the Shell HomeGenie Power Switch, and permits monitoring of select areas in their homes through the Shell HomeGenie Wireless Camera that incorporates a motion sensor.
Shell HomeGenie can help its customers gain peace of mind by allowing them to stay connected to their homes while on the go. Shell HomeGenie will be available for purchase in early 2004 through the Shell HomeGenie Web site or soon to be announced commercial retail outlets.
“PFSweb’s ability to provide a single-source solution for order fulfillment, e-commerce and customer care was a critical factor in our decision process,” said Robin Gaeta, general manager for Shell HomeGenie. “The company is well-deployed in both U.S. and European markets and has relevant, quality experience with global top-tier brands having similar requirements.”
“This agreement with Shell marks the first business venture for PFSweb within the energy industry and illustrates the diversity of blue-chip clientele we serve,” said Mark Layton, chief executive officer and senior partner at PFSweb. “It also demonstrates how major brands can utilize PFSweb`s infrastructure to quickly launch into new markets and immediately provide world-class service for their clients while limiting overall capital requirements.”
PFSweb warehouses, manages and fulfills almost $1 billion annually in merchandise and transactions, including integrated reverse-logistics programs. Known as “the brand behind the brand,” the company supports top-tier clients, including, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Lancôme, a division of L’ Oréal Group, and Xerox, among others.
About PFSweb, Inc.
PFSweb provides comprehensive outsourcing solutions to provide proven, fast and secure business infrastructure to enable traditional and e-commerce strategies. The PFSweb team of experts designs diverse solutions for clients around a flexible core business infrastructure. PFSweb solutions include: professional consulting services, e-marketplace logistics, order management, Web-enabled customer contact centers, customer relationship management, international distribution and fulfillment services, reverse logistics, billing and collection services, kitting and assembly services and ERP information interfacing utilizing its Entente SuiteSM.
To learn more about PFSweb, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW), visit its Web site at www.pfsweb.com.
The matters discussed in this news release, particularly information regarding future revenue, earnings, business plans and goals, consist of forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to and involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements are based on assumptions and estimates that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information; however, management’s assumptions and the Company’s future performance are both subject to a wide range of business risks and uncertainties, and there is no assurance that these goals and projections can or will be met. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking information contained herein is subject to the risk factors and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors and uncertainties are incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
This release can be found at the company Web site -- www.pfsweb.com -- which is not a part of this release. PFSweb is a registered trademark. Entente Suite is a service mark of PFSweb. All rights reserved.
Shell HomeGenie is a product of Shell Energy Services Company, LLC. Shell, Shell HomeGenie and the Pecten are trademarks of Shell.
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