SPS COMMERCE PROVIDES SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSACTION SERVICES TO HEARTH TECHNOLOGIES
-- Manufacturer Streamlines Electronic Transactions
With Hosted Internet Service for Nationwide Supplier Base--
St. Paul, Minn., October 22, 2002 - SPS Commerce, the leading Supply
Chain Integration Service provider, today announced an agreement with
Hearth Technologies, a manufacturer of leading fireplace brands such as
Heat-N-Glo, Heatilator and Quadra-Fire, to implement SPS` automated
transaction services. Hearth Technologies will utilize SPS` hosted
Internet service to conduct electronic commerce with its nationwide
network of suppliers.
"SPS Commerce provides us with a cost-effective alternative that will
eliminate the labor intensive task of communicating with our suppliers
via fax and mail," said Joel Mickelson, Procurement Director of Hearth
Technologies. "SPS` service will help improve our supply chain
efficiency and allow us to more cost-effectively deliver products to our
customers."
Hearth Technologies, the world`s largest fireplace manufacturer, is
based in Lakeville, Minn., and specializes in manufacturing fireplaces
and hearth products, as well as grills and outdoor products. By using
SPS` services, the company will be able to automate the fulfillment
process, saving valuable time and resources.
"We`re pleased that Hearth Technologies has chosen SPS Commerce to
expand the reach of their e-commerce capabilities," said Jim Frome,
executive vice president and chief strategy officer at SPS Commerce.
"As Hearth Technologies rolls out our supply chain services, they will
realize the value of a streamlined supply chain through significantly
reduced costs and improved collaboration with their business partners."
About SPS Commerce
SPS Commerce is the leading provider of hosted Supply Chain Integration
Services. The Company specializes in managing trading partner enablement
and management programs to increase the depth and/or breadth of
integration with trading partners -- especially small and mid-sized
partners. Our solution has helped key enterprises, including over 70
large retailers, electronically enable and integrate over 40,000 small
and mid-sized trading partners into their e-supply chain. For more
information, visit the Company at www.spscommerce.com or call (651)
603-4400.
SPS Commerce is a registered trademark of SPS Commerce Inc.,
spscommerce.net and the SPS Commerce logo are the property of SPS
Commerce, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
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