Berger Software releases Berger Local Freight

Berger Software, a leading software solutions provider of Logistics, CRM and eCommerce applications today announced the release of a Local Freight module to augment its successful suite of Logistics applications.

SYDNEY -- 6 May, 2002 -- Berger Software, a leading software solutions provider of Logistics, CRM and eCommerce applications today announced the release of a Local Freight module to augment its successful suite of Logistics applications.

The development is a further step in extending Bergers Logistics product range to encompass transport and freight functionality.

Berger Local Freight provides the following: -
·   The ability to estimate the local freight cost and update the sales order with this cost or optionally apply a margin
·   Upon receipt of the carriers invoice the data will be automatically reviewed for accuracy against the calculated estimate
·   Printing of labels and consignment notes
·   Production of manifests in paper or electronic form. This opens the way for electronic trading with carriers.
Berger Software has designed flexibility into the module so that it can cater for rates and charging zones for each carrier. Additionally multiple pricing options accommodate the format of popular freight contracts.

Bergers Sales Manager for Logistics Systems, Steve Nelson, cited among the benefits significant savings in the manual effort to produce manifests, labels and consignment notes. There is also an improvement in the companys cash flow achieved by billing the freight charges prior to receiving the carriers invoice".

Berger Software see the Local Freight Module as suitable for any company that wants to automate their trading with their carriers and wishes to remain carrier independent.

Berger Local Freight was one of several highlights at the recent Berger User Day for Contract Warehousing clients. Steve Nelson commented that he was pleased with the reception given to the module during the User Day and can now report that several clients are in the process of implementing it, with the prospects of many more companies using it through their contract warehousing provider over the next 12 months."

About Berger Software
Berger Software specialises in the development and support of state of the art software solutions in its selected markets in CRM, Logistics, and eCommerce. Berger brings together specialists with wide experience in the target markets and develops solutions which deliver long term value to a broad base of blue chip organisations and government departments.

In the Logistics market, Berger develops solutions based on its own Paperless Warehousing and Distribution software - which is applicable to all distribution centres and contract warehousing companies and is ideally suited for Internet fulfilment type operations. It may be integrated to existing host systems, or Berger can provide a totally integrated logistics solution that handles all facets of distribution, order processing, inventory management, sales analysis, purchasing, and financials.