EDN and Active Web Services Partner to Integrate Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to EDN Communications Network Another Interconnectivity Partnership That Will Offer Dealers More e-Commerce Capabilities

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, and AURORA, IL (PRWEB) July 11, 2003 -- Electronic Distribution Networks Inc. (EDN), a web-based business-to-business software communications provider, and Active Web Services LLC, a leading aftermarket software solutions provider, today announced an integration partnership that will enable dealers using Active Web Services service parts system to order electronically from suppliers connected to EDNs communications network.

The partnership means that dealers using Active Web Services service parts system will be able to locate parts and generate a parts purchase order list" that can then be conveniently transferred to EDNs web-based Dealer Xpress application for ordering with participating EDN suppliers. The electronic ordering capability will expand end-to-end trading partner connectivity in the outdoor power equipment industry.

Igor Makarov, CEO of AWS stated This partnership offers the OEM, dealer and distributor the next generation of capabilities thats required by contemporary trade relationships. The combination of powerful functionality and seamless connectivity removes the complexity associated with disparate systems. Fundamentally, companies will find it much easier to do business."    

EDN is happy to participate in a partnership with Active Web Services, which will provide more dealers with the ability to participate in e-commerce with trading partners that are connected to EDNs communications network," said Jeff Kvavle, CEO of EDN.

About EDN
Electronic Distribution Networks, Inc. (EDN) is a privately held web-based software communications provider serving multi-tiered niche supply chain industries. The companys services enhance existing legacy systems, allowing trading partners at each level of the supply chain to exchange information electronically in real-time regardless of disparate business systems. EDN connects businesses via proven, secure, and reliable web-based products and services. For more information about EDN and its products, contact the company at: 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1400, Newport Beach, CA 92660; telephone 949.759.7212; facsimile 949.759.7210; homepage www.EDNconnect.com.

About Active Web Services
Active Web Services Headquartered in Aurora, IL, USA is a global company that specializes in the area of postproduction, post-sales warranty and service component operations. Our expertise combined with our powerful applications reduce cycle times and create controls that can dramatically free up cash, improve warranty cost recovery, detect fraudulent claims, and deliver comprehensive analytics that substantially streamline and improve the profit contribution of warranty and service centric activities. Whether targeted to achieve a specific financial return or configured as a comprehensive postproduction infrastructure. Our powerful solutions organize the complexity of warranty and claims management, spare parts processing TREAD Reporting, and aftermarket services into one efficient process. For more information about AWS contact the company at: 75 Executive Drive Aurora, Illinois 60504 USA; telephone in the US 866 ESOLUTIONS or international +1.630.851.4010; facsimile 630.851.4013; website www.activewebservices.com