Nistevo and Avicon Form Strategic Alliance
MINNEAPOLIS--April 17, 2001--Nistevo Corporation, a leading provider of a Web-based Collaborative Logistics Network(SM), and Avicon, a leading B2B solutions consulting firm focused on the extended supply ¶ chain, announced today that they have signed an alliance agreement through which Avicon will add Nistevo's collaborative logistics technology to its world-class offering of supply chain solutions and consulting expertise.
Avicon offers a highly effective combination of business strategy and information technology consulting, and has deep expertise in building and implementing collaborative trading partner communities to provide visibility throughout the extended supply chain. Nistevo's collaborative logistics offering complements Avicon's technology solutions practices, providing customers with a secure, online network that enables shippers and carriers to collaboratively manage contracts online, match demand and capacity between trusted partners, and jointly execute each step of a shipment.
"The new breed of Web-based logistics services like Nistevo, combined with next-generation consulting firms like Avicon, delivers unprecedented value to the marketplace," said John Leary, chief executive officer of Avicon. "Nistevo is a natural extension to our existing supply chain solutions. Our rapid deployment, supply chain consulting and EDI integration expertise will help to streamline the enrollment process for Nistevo members."
Under the agreement, Avicon's consultants will be certified to implement the contract management, execution and exchange components of Nistevo's Web-hosted service. Once a customer is trained and live with Nistevo.com, ongoing support will be provided by Nistevo.
"Avicon has a comprehensive supply chain offering and a solid understanding of the marketplace," said Kevin Lynch, chief executive officer of Nistevo. "They understand how collaborative logistics fits into an organization's e-commerce and supply chain strategies, thus delivering immediate value to our members."
About Avicon
Avicon, a leading B2B consulting firm, architects and builds thriving trading partner communities that power next-generation supply chain performance. The company rapidly builds and integrates public and private eMarketplaces, portals, and intelligent applications to deliver high-value solutions. Avicon's approach fuses leading-edge business strategies and supply chain processes with innovative Internet-based solutions. A unique blend of industry experience, business process knowledge and Internet technology expertise enables Avicon to earn the trust of clients requiring collaboration, planning, and logistics solutions.
Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Avicon is on the web at http://www.avicon.com.
About Nistevo
Nistevo is the leading provider of a Web-based Collaborative Logistics Network(SM). The Nistevo.com network allows shippers and carriers to form collaborative communities to manage contracts online, match truck demand and capacity between trusted members and jointly execute each step of the shipment. Through this trusted community network, members can improve customer service, reduce costs, automate interaction with carriers and streamline their supply chain processes. Carriers can increase asset utilization and improve driver retention. For more information, visit www.nistevo.com.