Amarr Garage Doors Selects RF-SMART Solution
Amarr seals long-term relationship with an ADC provider that can support their business processes and JD Edwards upgrade plans
JACKSONVILLE, FL, USA (June 20, 2007) - ICS, Inc., developers of the RF-SMART® brand of barcoding and RFID software for Oracle® JD Edwards® EnterpriseOne software, announced that Amarr® Garage Doors has selected RF-SMART for its automated data collection (ADC) needs.
Amarr is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and distributors of door access systems for residential garages and for commercial use in warehouses, shopping malls, and more. The company's complex distribution mix includes an international network of company-owned distribution centers, more than 3,000 independent dealers worldwide, and major retailing partners such as Costco Warehouses, Sam's Club, Sears, and Lowe's Home Improvement. This mix required a scaleable, easy-to-implement ADC solution with seamless integration to their JD Edwards' system and Oracle database.
"We selected RF-SMART based on its functionality and support capability," said Shawn O'Brien, Amarr's vice president of process improvement. "With the knowledge and experience of the RF-SMART team and the scalability of RF-SMART, we will create synergies that will enable Amarr's vertical growth and business expansion."
Amarr also required a solution that could keep up with their JD Edwards ERP system upgrade plans. RF-SMART's unique XML integration to JD Edwards insulates the solution from ERP Service Packs and Electronic Service Updates.
"RF-SMART complements our planned ERP path," said Andy Pryce, director of IT applications. "Our JD Edwards installation is heavily modified and our current data collection system could not make the move to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12. RF-SMART allows us to move some of our ERP modifications into their system, enabling us to more easily upgrade to EnterpriseOne 8.12 and beyond."
O'Brien also noted that "ICS is the type of company we want as a business partner." The two companies share a commitment to customer satisfaction. "We wanted a long-term partner who would share the load with us," he added. "I'm confident in the support we'll receive from ICS."
ICS founder and chairman Jorge F. Morales said, "We are very impressed with the Amarr leadership team and their business overall. Our team is already working to help Amarr achieve the objectives of their data collection initiative and we look forward to a long-term relationship with them."
About Amarr
Amarr is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of residential and commercial garage doors. Established in 1951 by the Brenner family in Winston-Salem, NC, Amarr has grown to more than 1,400 team members, operating four plants, and 65 door distribution centers in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Hungary. More than 3,000 independent dealers, distributors, and leading retailers sell Amarr doors worldwide for the new construction and replacement markets. For more information about Amarr Garage Doors or to find a dealer, visit www.amarr.com or call 1-800-503-DOOR (3667).
About ICS
ICS is the award-winning developer of RF-SMART, the leading brand of wireless barcoding and RFID solutions for Oracle's JD Edwards enterprise software. RF-SMART's technology, architecture and configurable functionality provide scalable, flexible and reliable performance throughout manufacturing, distribution and warehousing environments. For 25 years, ICS has earned a reputation for delivering flexible, powerful solutions with measurable ROI benefits. Learn more at www.rfsmart.com.
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