Electronic Signature Capture Now Available with EXTRA

May 10, 2010

EAU CLAIRE, WI and BALTIMORE, MD – The founders of Elite EXTRA, a revolutionary new routing and tracking tool, and eOriginal Inc, a leader in electronic signatures, vaulted repository and electronic transaction solutions, have partnered to offer point of delivery electronic signature capture for the automotive parts’ industry.

According to Jim Ward, President of Extra Trax, the company that owns Elite EXTRA (Extreme Routing and Tracking Application), the electronic signature solution is a critical add-on that will benefit Elite EXTRA’s customers by providing a secured electronically signed document as proof of delivery or service, creating the option for a paperless system for customers who choose it.

“This is the first routing and tracking system that combines automated optimal routes at an affordable price point with real-time electronic signature capture,” said Ward. “Together these tools will revolutionize the way auto parts are delivered by creating efficiencies and reducing waste for customers.”

Jim Tebay, eOriginal’s Vice-President of Business Development, said “We’ve played a key role in automating automotive finance with our solutions, so we see Elite Extra’s real-time solution for parts delivery as a natural complement and one that provides a fast ROI for both dealers and parts suppliers.”

Electronic signature capture embedded into a web browser on the driver’s cell phone will be provided at the point of delivery, which will capture the signature from the person receiving the order. The signature will then be stored for the customer with the pertinent details of the delivery, invoice or work order, and accessible in real-time via Extra’s customer web portal.

Because both processes are aimed at automating and streamlining operations for deliveries, the two complement one another in helping businesses to operate efficiently, reduce staff and cut overhead operating costs.

Elite EXTRA has a proven return on investment (ROI) of 15 percent through route optimization and driver and dispatcher efficiencies, and signature capture will further augment that ROI by reducing the amount of time staff spend in searching and accessing paper documents.

“We did an extensive search for an electronic signature solution to help streamline our customer’s operations in a manner that is easy, efficient, and secure,” said Ward. “eOriginal has been wonderful to work with, and through integration offers a complete, cost-effective, cutting-edge solution for customers wanting digital, web-based signature capture.”

Introducing EXTRA ToGo Mobile Application

Elite EXTRA, a product developed for routing and tracking the delivery of auto parts and other services, has gone mobile, according to Jim Ward, President and CEO of Applied Data Consultants, Inc. (ADC) and Extra Trax.

EXTRA ToGo, Elite EXTRA’s (Extreme Routing and Tracking Application) new mobile application will allow users to track deliveries and drivers using smart phones, said Ward in announcing the new application.

EXTRA ToGo can be easily installed on smart phones and allows managers and dispatchers to receive alerts and track deliveries and drivers at any time and place through the use of mobile technology. The application also provides summaries of daily orders, sales totals, available and active drivers, and previous day’s sales and delivery summary.

According to Ward, EXTRA ToGo will be an efficient tool for busy auto dealers, dispatchers, managers, and others to use to view where their drivers and parts are anywhere, anytime.

“EXTRA ToGo gives dispatchers and managers the flexibility to move away from their computers, while still maintaining awareness of their deliveries,” said Ward. “Time is money, and EXTRA ToGo will allow users to make the most of their time.”

Elite EXTRA is a web-based real-time tracking system that streamlines the delivery of products and services for all industries that rely on deliveries, routing and logistics. The system was designed initially for the delivery of auto parts, and was first launched in May of 2009.

For more information about pricing and features of EXTRA ToGo, please call 1-888-484-8729.

Logistics’ Veteran Hired for Elite EXTRA Sales

A veteran in logistics and sales has accepted a position at Applied Data Consulants, Inc. (ADC) to increase market share of Elite EXTRA (Extreme Routing and Tracking Application) throughout the United States.

Matt Porter brings over 15 years of experience in all aspects of business development and sales to EXTRA having worked for national firms, starting his own business, and working in the logistics’ industry.

Most recently Porter served as vice-president for a logistics’ firm with a growing presence in the Western United States. His prior experience includes working at Costco and Sysco foods. He also has experience in both the retail and internet markets, and co-founded two cigar companies that are still operating successfully today.

Jim Ward, President and CEO of ADC and Extra Trax, a subsidiary of ADC, said Porter’s experience in the automotive parts and delivery industries will help facilitate the launch of EXTRA nationwide.

“Matt has been on the front lines of the parts’ delivery business and understands the part process from the warehouse right down to the customer’s hands,” said Ward. “We’re thrilled to have someone of Matt’s caliber and experience onboard to help gain a national presence for EXTRA.”

Elite EXTRA is a web-based real-time tracking system that streamlines the delivery of products and services for all industries that rely on deliveries, routing and logistics. The system was designed initially for the delivery of auto parts, and was first launched in May.

ADC recently opened an office in Denver, where Porter will be headquartered.

ADP Selects EXTRA for Integration

Extra Trax, LLC, a subsidiary of Applied Data Consultants, Inc. (ADC), announced the successful completion of the approval process for ADP Dealer Services’ Third Party Access Program. Being part of ADP’s Third Party Access program offers automotive dealers full integration between Elite EXTRA – a routing and tracking tool developed by Extra Trax – and ADP’s ordering and invoicing system.

The only on-line routing and tracking tool that is in development to become ADP-integrated, Elite EXTRA (Extreme Tracking and Routing Application) will streamline the dispatch process for dealers who use both systems by automating the order entry system, saving dealers both time and money, while also increasing accuracy. With ADP integration, when a dealer orders parts for delivery, the information for all orders will also be loaded into Elite EXTRA as unassigned orders for dispatch.

ADP’s Third Party Access Program provides an open, secure, and integrated channel for Third Party dealers wanting access to the Dealer Management System. ADP currently has over 100 Third Party application providers participating in its Third Party Access Program.

According to Jim Ward, President and Owner of Extra Trax, this will be a time-saving convenience for dealers who use Elite EXTRA because it eliminates the need to enter orders twice.

“Elite EXTRA was built to streamline the routing, tracking and distribution of auto parts and is already reducing costs and increasing efficiencies for users,” said Ward. “With ADP integration, that process will be even more seamless, allowing auto parts to be dispatched even more quickly and efficiently.”

According to Clifton Mason, Vice President of Product Marketing for ADP Dealer Services:

“ADP has always understood that dealerships own their data and enjoy having choices on how best to share and utilize that data with others. Accordingly, our continuing goal is to offer an open, secure and integrated Dealer Management System (DMS). That is why we are excited to have Extra Trax and Elite EXTRA be part of our Third Party Access Program,” states Mason.

Announcing a New Branch in Denver

DENVER, CO – Applied Data Consultants, Inc. (ADC), one of the largest web and geographic information systems (GIS) firms in the Midwest, is expanding its operations to the Denver area, according to Jim Ward, President and CEO of ADC.

Ward said the new Denver branch was opened to extend the company’s proven geospatial and web service offerings to GIS users in southern Rocky Mountain region, and to support several key clients in the automotive industry who are using the Elite EXTRA (Extreme Routing and Tracking Application) application to route and track their auto parts in the Denver area.

“We’re pleased to be expanding our services to the Front Range, and with the population growth in Denver and the presence of other high-tech firms, we saw Denver as the right opportunity,” said Ward. “In addition, the growth in sales of our Elite EXTRA product in the Western United States has spurred us to open an office in Denver to ensure that we can provide face-to-face customer support, in addition to online support.”

Heading up the new Denver branch will be Jen DeVries, an ADC employee since 2005. DeVries will serve as Account Manager, Western Region. She previously served as a GIS Technician and Web Analyst for ADC. DeVries has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

“Jen was a clear choice to head up the Denver office,” said Ward. “Not only does she have excellent customer support skills, her technical abilities are top-notch and we’re excited to have her launching our new branch.”

The new office will be located at 5450 South Broadway, Englewood, Colo. ADC’s headquarters are in Eau Claire, Wis. and another branch is located in Omaha, Neb.

Elite EXTRA is a Software as a Service (SaaS) real-time solution that provides optimal routes, tracking, and a web portal for customers to check on their deliveries. First launched in May 2009 for Elite Logistics, a driver staffing firm located in Denver, Elite EXTRA is being used by clients across the nation.

Factory Motor Parts Selects Elite EXTRA for Routing and Tracking of Drivers, Parts

Applied Data Consultants, Inc. (ADC) and its subsidiary company Extra Trax LLC announced today that Factory Motor Parts has signed a contract to implement Elite Extra (Extreme Tracking and Routing Application) in its warehouses throughout the country.

Elite EXTRA is a web-based real-time tracking system that streamlines the delivery of products and services for all industries that rely on deliveries, routing and logistics.

The system was developed for the delivery of auto parts, and was first launched in May. According to Jim Ward, President and CEO of ADC and Extra Trax, the deal with Factory Motor Parts marks the first national client to purchase the new Software as a Service (SaaS) product.

"We are honored to be working with a national company that has such a long-standing and stellar reputation in the automotive world for quality products and services," said Ward. "We value the trust they have placed in us and our product to make their deliveries more timely and efficient."

Factory Motor Parts is a leader in the auto parts distribution industry in the United States, distributing for companies such as ACDelco, Motocraft, Bendix, Denso, Cardone, FelPro, and KYB.

Prior to choosing ADC, Factory had conducted a global search for a routing and tracking tool, according to Tim Cordell, Vice-President of Operations. It had narrowed the search down to two international companies prior to choosing Elite EXTRA to pilot test at warehouses in Eau Claire, Wis., and Plymouth, Minn.

"We heard about Elite EXTRA emerging onto the scene, set up a demo, and haven't looked back", according to Cordell. "As a product, Elite EXTRA is an extremely efficient and lightweight tool for routing and tracking our drivers and our parts. As a company, ADC has provided customer support and services that have exceeded our expectations."

Ward said Elite EXTRA was developed in conjunction with seasoned service delivery professionals who knew what was truly needed in a routing and tracking application. Key features include optimal routes, real-time ETAs, and a cost that is less upfront and less per driver than competitors.

"We conducted extensive research prior to developing Elite EXTRA so we knew what features were truly needed, and which made other systems cumbersome and confusing," said Ward. "As a result, we are confident that we have the sleekest, most lightweight, and easiest-to-use system on the market today."