Companies in manufacturing and distribution these days face the growing challenge of providing customers with a dynamic array of services such as free shipping programs, same day delivery, easy product return programs and real-time order visibility. In order to respond quickly to changes in customer preferences, these companies require flexible logistics technology that can address a wide range of shipping scenarios. To address these needs, Advanced Distribution Solutions, Inc. (ADSI), founded by Bob Fischer, provides flexible logistics management solutions to manufacturers, distributors, corporate campuses, online retailers, and third party logistics providers (3PLs).

ADSI offers a scalable, highly configurable solution that enables shippers to build their shipping business rules into a single platform, multi-carrier system. ADSI helps companies eliminate manual shipping processes, easily compare carrier rates and services, produce carrier-compliant labels and shipping documents, and provide real-time delivery status.

ADSI's flagship product, Ship-IT™, offers shippers a single platform to manage small parcel, postal and LTL (less than truckload) shipments. It is a multi-carrier transportation management solution for domestic and export shipping that enables users to reduce freight costs and accelerate shipping operations. The company offers a host of other solutions such as a desktop shipping solution, a shipment consolidation tool, an order picking and packing module, and real-time delivery tracking software.

ADSI also offers a configurable and extensive carrier library of regional, national and global carriers that shippers can use to extend or change their carrier portfolio, thereby allowing them to have much more flexibility and cost control in their delivery network. The company also provides system integration services, as well as complete sales, implementation and support for Motorola and Zebra Technologies solutions. This strategy positions ADSI to serve as a single-source provider for shipping software as well as for mobile computing solutions.

Companies in manufacturing and distribution these days face the growing challenge of providing customers with a dynamic array of services such as free shipping programs, same day delivery, easy product return programs and real-time order visibility.