December 7 , 2001

New Software System at Port of Corpus Christi Cold Storage
Enhances Inventory Reporting and Adds Interactive Electronic Tools

By mid-December, the Corpus Christi Cold Storage will install a fully integrated software system that features enhanced inventory control, automated billing, electronic data interchange (EDI), and customer Web access. " This new software system gives our customers exactly what they say they want," said Chuck Margraf, Port of Corpus Christi Cold Storage Operations Manager.

The new LogiMax system from ICS of Jacksonville, FL is a multi-customer logistics management software that provides complete support for traditional cold storage warehouse operations including: receipts and delivery, inventory management, billing, reporting& analysis, pallet tracking and exchange, automated period ends, bill of lading, flexibility rate & tariff, multi-customer and multi-warehouse operations, Internet- base customer inquiries, complete RF ( radio frequency for barcode scanning) support, integrated barcode labeling readers, security controls and on-line support.

Most important, customers wanted a system with complete electronic capabilities to report and access inventory. Once in place, current and future customers will be able via EDI, XML, e-mail, and Internet to interface with the Port of Corpus Christi Cold Storage and company inventory. Also, with EDI, vessels will be able to get the necessary information to Federal agencies prior to arrival; therefore, streamlining operations.

" This new system is extremely beneficial to high volume customers because it is state of the art. Via EDI, it allows customers to directly interface with cargo for order entry, bar coding/ scanning, and get inventory updates through Web access," added Margraf. "This also helps our current customers through improved inventory reporting systems and the ability to expand into bar coding and scanning for fully automated tracking of their cargoes."

"This unique system makes shipping through the Corpus Christi Cold Storage even more advantageous when you consider the technology resources that will be available to our customers. Essentially, the software helps our customers be even more efficient so they can enhance their business," added Ed Altemus, Port of Corpus Christi Trade Development Director.

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