Press Release
Fortigo Earns Top Logistics IT Providers By Inbound Logistics Magazine
AUSTIN, Texas, USA (May 9, 2008) — Fortigo, Inc., logistics cost management (LCM) experts, announced today that it has been selected as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2008 by Inbound Logistics magazine.
Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Selecting the annual Top 100 Logistics IT providers is no small task, given the pace of change and the number of new entrants in the logistics technology market. Inbound Logistics editors whittled this year's list from more than 300 companies through a comprehensive process of evaluating questionnaires, conducting research, and soliciting reader feedback. The goal is to provide a balanced and accurate assessment of our readers' needs and the logistics IT companies we believe are best suited to meet their specific requirements. All companies selected reflect leadership by answering Inbound Logistics readers' need for simplicity, ROI, and efficient implementation.
"Solutions providers such as Fortigo empower logistics and supply chain management, continuing to offer innovative and practical solutions in the face of fast-changing challenges. During 2008, Fortigo consistently provided the kinds of technology solutions Inbound Logistics readers need to successfully manage their global enterprises. As shippers, carriers, and 3PLs increase their use of logistics IT, Fortigo continues to be flexible and responsive, anticipating customers' evolving needs. That's why Inbound Logistics editors have recognized Fortigo as one of 2008's Top 100 Logistics IT providers," stated Felecia Stratton, editor, Inbound Logistics. "Inbound Logistics readers face complex, demanding challenges: matching demand to supply and aligning their business to support that business process evolution; speeding and reducing inventory; managing complete visibility of products from one end of the supply chain to the other. Logistics technology has become the enabler, providing the tools global businesses need to compete. Inbound Logistics editors are proud to honor Fortigo as a 2008 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for excellence in providing solutions that answer our readers' need for ROI, ease of use, and efficient implementation."
"As supply chains become increasingly complex, and as shippers continue
to face the challenges of rising costs and increased shipping choices, it
becomes essential to leverage technology to optimize and manage operations,"
stated Dr. George Kontoravdis, founder and president of Fortigo.
“Fortigo continues to introduce innovation into its product suite, allowing
its customers to strategically manage their supply chains without deploying
overly complicated and expensive supply chain management systems,” added
Kontoravdis.
Fortigo reduces shipping costs, generally upwards of 10% of a company's revenue, by automating, optimizing, and auditing logistics operations. Fortigo automates manual processes, optimizes key business decisions and audits carrier compliance to reduce logistics costs, increase profitability, enhance customer satisfaction, and build competitive advantage for companies with mid-to-high volume shipping requirements. In addition, Fortigo's on-demand logistics technology does not require internal IT resources.
About Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics is the pioneering publication of demand-driven logistics practices, also known as supply chain management. IL's educational mission is to help businesses efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning their supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. More information about demand-driven logistics practices is available at www.inboundlogistics.com.
About Fortigo
Fortigo automates, optimizes, and audits logistics decisions to help enterprises reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction and increase profitability. Fortigo plugs into established supply-chain software and provides rapid return on investment by optimizing logistics processes, minimizing ship-to-order times and streamlining collaboration with logistics providers. The company is based in Austin, Texas and can be found online at www.fortigo.com.