Reynolds and Reynolds Certifies RGIS Inventory Specialists
24 January 2000
Reynolds and Reynolds Certifies RGIS Inventory Specialists as Part of Its Data Access Certification Program
DAYTON, Ohio--Jan. 23, 2000--The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that RGIS Inventory Specialists has completed the company's Performance Path(TM) Data Access Certification Program. This certification program allows third party vendors access to data within Reynolds' ERA2 automotive information management system, while using industry standard utilities designed to keep the auto retailer's information safe and secure."This program puts more power in the hands of auto retailers by streamlining the flow of information that is critical to managing their dealerships," said Kurt Lieberman, group vice president and general manager, Reynolds' Retail Management Solutions Division. "The certified solution offered by RGIS establishes a unique and efficient channel for data exchange that will deliver our auto retailing customers an entirely new level of information access."
RGIS Inventory Specialists, founded in 1958, is the recognized worldwide leader in inventory control and management, offering the world's largest inventory team. With more than 35,000 trained inventory specialists in more than 330 locations across North America, RGIS has enjoyed a reputation for speed, accuracy and personal service. The mission of RGIS is to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art, nationwide inventory services for organizations seeking to optimize the quality and cost efficiency of their inventory processes. RGIS Inventory Specialists has met the qualification criteria and entered into the Performance Path Data Access program with an Inventory Data View from Reynolds' ERA2 system. The Data Access process will provide bi-directional functionality to export inventory information from ERA2 into the RGIS data collection system and back. Reynolds and Reynolds is the first in the industry to offer a real time data access solution that leverages the strength of the ERA2 system and the experience of a company such as RGIS in the inventory control and management field.
For a third party to become certified, Reynolds tests, evaluates and then certifies access to and from Reynolds' solutions. The Data Access Certification Program is one piece of Reynolds' Performance Path, a suite of services designed to provide auto retailers with expanded access to new networking and retailing solutions. For more information on Performance Path, go to www.reyrey.com/auto/perfpath.html.
Reynolds and Reynolds, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a leading provider of integrated information management systems and related value-added services to automotive and general business markets. The company reported revenues of $1.63 billion for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 1999. For more information on Reynolds and Reynolds, visit www.reyrey.com, or call The Reynolds and Reynolds Information Hotline at 1-888-4REYREY.