American Signature, Inc. Selects TradeSense by ISSI to Replace Legacy International Trade Management System

Leading importer/retailer of home furnishings selects ISSI software solution to replace legacy system for management of international trade.

Huntington Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2004 --Importers Software Services, Inc. (“ISSI”), a leading trade management solution provider, announced today that American Signature, Inc, dba Value City Furniture and American Signature Home, a leading retailer of furniture and home furnishings, has selected it to replace the company’s legacy international trade management system.

ISSI’s TradeSense will help American Signature to manage inbound transactions from issuance of purchase orders through the receipt of merchandise and through the required post-entry regulatory period. In particular, the system will create an electronic environment for American Signature to manage its purchase orders, commercial invoices and communication with their service providers.

“American Signature’s selection of TradeSense validates ISSI’s position as the leading provider of international trade management solutions to the retail industry,” said Shankar Ram, ISSI founder and CEO. Ram continued, “we are pleased to add American Signature to our roster of retailing clients that include Target, Duty Free Stores, Cost-Plus World Markets and Harbor Freight Tools.”

American Signature, Inc ™ – More than a Furniture Retailer
American Signature, Inc™ , is one of America’s top independently owned furniture retailers, designers and manufacturers. Founded in 1948, Value City Furniture currently employs more than 5,400 associates and operates 95 furniture stores. The company stores are located largely in the Mid-West, East Coast, and Southeastern states.

About Importers Software (ISSI)
Since 1989, ISSI has been providing technology, trade consulting and managed services to leading companies in virtually every market segment. Our solutions have permitted companies like Target, DHL, Volkswagen, Mazda NA, Alcoa, Epson, Mattel, Kyocera, Sotheby’s, Toshiba, and Kodak to increase compliance, reduce internal and external costs, optimize internal procedures and otherwise compress their international supply chains. TradeSense™, ISSI’s suite of products, contains applications that assist with importing, customs broker and international trade data management, exporting, claiming duty drawback, qualifying for Nafta, participating in U.S. Customs’ Reconciliation program and bonded warehouse and Maquiladora management. Feel free to call (714) 903-5676, extension 224, or visit our website at www.importerssoftware.com for more information.