SPS COMMERCE PROVIDES SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSACTION AND CATALOG SERVICES TO LAMPS PLUS
Contacts:
Amy Spychalla
SPS Commerce
(651) 603-4400
aspychalla@spscommerce.com
Derek Lyons
Sterling Hager
(617) 926-6665, ext. 265
dlyons@sterlinghager.com
-- America`s Largest Lighting Superstore To Reduce Costs And Improve
Supply Chain Efficiencies With Hosted Internet Service --
St. Paul, Minn., July 29, 2002 - SPS Commerce, the leading Supply Chain
Integration Service provider, today announced it will provide automated
transaction and catalog services to Lamps Plus, the nation`s largest
specialty lighting company. Serving more than a million customers each
year, Lamps Plus will utilize SPS` web-based supply chain solutions to
facilitate electronic commerce with its nationwide network of suppliers.
"We pride ourselves on having the largest variety of lighting brands
and styles at the most affordable prices," said Clark Linstone, CFO of
Lamps Plus. "To keep up with the increasing demand and to continue
providing the lowest prices available, we needed to eliminate the time
and resources spent on our paper-based transactions. By using SPS`
automated system, we will increase efficiencies, reduce costs and save
time for us and our suppliers."
Founded in 1976, Lamps Plus is the nation`s largest specialty lighting
retailer, with more than 40 locations in the western half of the U.S.
Lamps Plus has traditionally used faxes and phone calls as its means of
communication with suppliers. However, with SPS` hosted Internet
service, the company`s documents will now be exchanged electronically,
and its online catalog will be synchronized automatically with its
suppliers` back-end systems, increasing order accuracy, shortening
shipping and payment cycles and improving customer satisfaction.
"The Internet has afforded businesses an opportunity to drive down
costs and improve communication with their vital partners without
investing in expensive technology," said Jim Frome, executive vice
president and chief strategy officer at SPS Commerce. "We are pleased
that Lamps Plus has chosen SPS as its supply chain integration partner
and look forward to bringing its small and mid-sized partners into the
world of e-commerce."
About Lamps Plus
Established in 1976, Lamps Plus is the nation`s largest specialty
lighting retailer, with more than 40 locations in the western half of
the U.S. Our state-of-the-art showrooms carry the largest selection of
functional and decorative lighting, complemented by an assortment of
furniture and accessories. We pride ourselves on offering quality
lighting at lower prices than traditional lighting stores, department
stores or home centers. Our staff is trained in the decorative and
technical aspects of lighting and we boast the largest professional
lighting consultant staff in the industry. Lamps Plus carries a large
assortment of lighting fixtures including table lamps, floor lamps &
torchieres, ceiling fans, bathroom lighting, kitchen lighting, track
lighting, chandeliers, outdoor lighting, desk lamps, swing arm lamps,
sconces, flushmount and semi-flushmount lighting fixtures. We have more
brands and more styles of lighting than anyone, anywhere.
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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