US Interactive Leads Express Autoparts Down the Road by Establishing a Successful E-Solution With Its e-Roadmap(R)
10 November 1999
US Interactive Leads Express Autoparts Down the Road by Establishing a Successful E-Solution With Its e-Roadmap(R)
New Solution is the Vehicle to Providing Automotive Part Customers Low Prices,
Fast Delivery and Exceptional Customer Service
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10 -- U.S. Interactive, Inc.,
a leading Internet professional services company, today
launches the total end-to-end e-solution for Express Autoparts. Combining an
online auto parts store and a comprehensive resource community, Express
Autoparts, an e-business startup, was formed to revolutionize the way
automotive consumers purchase replacement parts and accessories for their
vehicles.
"Our primary goal is to provide avid auto enthusiasts with a fast and easy
way to find auto parts and resources without throwing away their time and
money," said Bruno de Lande, Founder and Co-CEO of Express Autoparts. "US
Interactive understood our goals and presented a plan that quickly matched our
needs." Added de Lande, "Our knowledge of the automotive industry and US
Interactive's proven expertise in building e-businesses and providing e-
solutions was the perfect combination to create a business dedicated to giving
the customer what they deserve."
In less than four months, US Interactive used its IVL (Innovate, Validate,
Launch) Methodology(SM) to design, develop and deploy
http://www.expressautoparts.com, combining an e-solution with full e-commerce
capabilities and an online community providing exceptional resources and
customer service.
-- The online auto parts store provides 24-hour, one-stop part and
accessory shopping with easy check-out capabilities and fast, low-cost
delivery. Personalized accounts offer the convenience of detailed
profiles, order tracking, and order history. Affiliated with K&V, the
largest auto parts distributor in the country, the e-store incorporates
a vast product database, offering a selection of more than 5 million
quality, brand name parts and accessories at rock bottom prices.
-- The online resource center offers comprehensive technical information,
resources and advice about enthusiast clubs, auto museums, magazines,
driving schools and more. Experienced mechanics also are available to
offer unmatched customer service through real-time chat.
"As more businesses are turning to the Internet as their primary means of
establishing a business, US Interactive is thrilled to leverage its expertise
to help them make the process as easy as possible," said Steve Zarrilli,
President and CEO of US Interactive. "Our e-Roadmap(R) development plan takes
into consideration every detail and carefully charts the course building the
most successful e-business."
About U.S. Interactive, Inc.
US Interactive is a leading Internet professional services company that
helps world-class organizations think, build and run e-businesses. By
combining business strategy, digital marketing and technology skills, US
Interactive builds electronic enterprises using its proprietary e-Roadmap(R)
development plan, IVL Methodology(SM) and CAPTURE - an Extranet relationship
management tool. US Interactive currently has more than 300 employees in
eight cities: Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C., Boston,
Chicago, Murray Hill, NJ, and Singapore.
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to identify, hire, train and retain, in a highly competitive market,
individuals highly skilled in the Internet and its rapidly changing
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the lack of long-term contracts; our ability to enter into, and retain our
existing, strategic relationships; market acceptance, rapid technological
change, a decline in Internet usage, and intense competition in our market;
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aspects of future acquisitions; Year 2000 issues including those affecting the
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