IES on Winning Streak - Selected for Top Award for 7th Consecutive Year

Online, May 5, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Inbound Logistics states that IES represents "the best in logistics technology". Felecia Stratton, Editor of Inbound Logistics explains in more detail, "IES consistently provides the kinds of technology solutions Inbound Logistics readers need to successfully manage their global enterprises, positioning them for global growth as well as enhancing their ability to compete. As shippers, carriers, and 3PLs rely more heavily on the latest and most innovative logistics IT solutions, IES continues to be flexible and responsive, anticipating customers' evolving needs. Inbound Logistics is proud to honor IES for innovative solutions empowering logistics and supply chain excellence."

IES has recently expanded its product offerings into the realm on web-based purchase order management with the launch of its eCellerate PO tool. The company said in statement that "The move toward purchase order management is a logical step for LSPs (Logistics Service Providers) to add value to their service offerings. Our web-based PO Management solution allows LSPs to offer this valuable service and tap into a new revenue source from an advanced, web-based collaborative tool."

More about the Award - Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Drawn from a pool of more than 300 companies, using questionnaires, personal interviews, and other research, Inbound Logistics selects the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers who are leading the way in 2012. Editors seek to match readers' fast-changing needs to the capabilities of those companies selected. All companies selected reflect leadership by answering Inbound Logistics readers' needs for simplicity, ROI, and efficient implementation.

About Inbound Logistics - Inbound Logistics is the pioneering publication of demand-driven logistics practices, also known as supply chain management. IL's educational mission is to guide businesses to efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. More information about demand-driven logistics practices is available at http://www.inboundlogistics.com.

About IES, Ltd. - With a complete suite of import and export solutions, IES is the 'Software Solution for the Future of Freight'. IES technology serves freight forwarders, NVOCCs, Customs brokers and other transportation intermediaries who seek advanced systems to manage growth, differentiate their service and improve profitability.

IES products include web-based and desktop software for supply chain and purchase order management as well as the IES Forwarder Suite for inbound and outbound shipment coordination with added customer visibility. The company also offers comprehensive compliance tools for ocean and air AMS, ISF, Customs entry software, US AES and EIB offerings, Canadian ACE and eManifest Solutions. IES's product offerings adjust to the changes and complexities inherent when doing business in the global marketplace. Please visit http://www.iesltd.com, email [email protected] or call +1.201.639.5000 for more information.