Abol Software Introduction
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ABOL Software provides robust and scalable shipping solutions including freight management, parcel, and postal software. Founded in 1994 and based in Atlanta, GA, ABOL has over 50 employees and offers various software solutions including their internet-based iABOL and on-premise ABOL software, as well as APIs for developers. Their software supports shipping from 1 to over 100,000 shipments per day for customers ranging from individual shippers to large retailers and logistics providers.
Abol Software Introduction
- 1. ABOL Software Robust, Scalable Shipping Solutions Delivered by: Kyle O’Neill, Sales Support Specialist Global Business Development Team 1
- 2. About ABOL Founded in 1994 Based in Atlanta, GA Privately Held 50+ people Started with Freight Management Software Started to Work with Parcels in 1998 Started with Postal in 1999 Strong Global Partnerships UK Office established 2012 Local China support Germany support centre East and West coast US data centres 2
- 3. What does ABOL do? Shipping Solutions for everyone! 1 Shipment / day to 100k / day 1 Site to 1000 Sites 1 Country to Many Countries Drop Shippers Carriers Suppliers Consolidators 3PLs Freight Forwarders Distribution Centers Technology Companies Retail Centers 3
- 4. How does ABOL do it ?? The Right Tool for the Right Customer! Internet (SaaS) Premise Based ( MS Windows™) API (Developers) Services 4
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- 6. Internet: iabol Ship from any web browser , from almost any country Multi Carrier (http://abolsoftware.com/carriers/) Desktop Shipping Features Scan and Label Support Supports Barcode Scanners and Scales Integrates with other Business Databases (ODBC) Prints Labels Individually or in Batch Laser and Inkjet Labels Wizard Based Configuration Highly Customizable Customizable email notification 6
- 7. Internet: iabol and AMX Supplier hosted v/s behind Customers fire wall Flexible scan screens and integration methods for easy fit in any processing environment Enforce shipping best proactive on the front end Print final mile domestic labels for orders of international destination Alert consumer of final mile tracking number before shipment arrives at customs Centrally manage multiple locations , multiple carriers per account and routing policies Ship on behalf of third parties Manage complex routing policies Performance reporting and more 7
- 8. Data Models for iabol Solution 8
- 9. Data Models for iabol Solution 9
- 10. Premise Based: AMX can also be supplier hosted Microsoft Windows High-Speed Processing Scan Label or batch operation Support of Large-Volumes ( multiple stations) Robust and Proven Design Multi Facilities capability ( inter facility) Central Multi Server Management interface Transportation ( Loads / Trailers) Management Support for Scanners, Scales, & Printers Sophisticated Routing Logic Designed for lean consolidation operations and Fulfilment Center best practice 10
- 11. API (for Developers) iabol api ( XML / Web Services) Hosted api.iabol.com Seamless with regular iabol use One Stop Integration for all Shipping Needs SI (XML / Web Services) Server Based High Volume Shipping Local Processing ( Low latency) Great foundation for custom solutions Sorter Integration WMS Proprietary Systems 11
- 12. API Overview 12
- 13. Web Services Overview Web Services ( SI & iabol api) Ship (Zpl, epl, image) Rate and Transit Time High Volume, custom rates, rates management Track Manifest Manage / Register Information Address Validation (new) Landed Cost ( Duty & Tax Calculation) (new) Product Classification (new) HS Code Lookup 13
- 14. Services eVS ( Electronic Verification Service) Virtual Manifesting Billing and Invoicing (Electronic Billing) Reconciliation (Against EDI Data) Multi-carrier Track and Trace Performance Measurement EDI (ANSI & EDIFACT) Transmission Reporting Shipper Implementation Customer Integrations Logistics consulting services 14
- 15. Corporate Reporting Customized reporting options for Data Management customers 15
- 16. Strong Global Partnerships today, any many more to come as we Continue to increase team member presence globally Continue to add support for new carrier services Strengthen existing customer relationships through joint initiatives and partnership best practice Seek out new partnerships in target regions Continue to mature our product suite with More and better features Abol is an established and growing company. 16
- 17. ABOL Global Consolidator Solution Control Tower / Tracking Audits Available through Data Management Services Providing visibility & ease of identifying tracking efficiency. Proactive issue handling 17
- 18. Hot New Features International Duty and Tax Calculation: Calculate import Duties and Taxes 47 countries live 65 by end of year Determine 10 digit HS Codes for 45 countries Classify Products Automated or Manual Available in iabol api Global address validation 18
- 19. Abol Total Solution Validation, Labelling, manifesting, tracking, reporting Certified labels in a variety of formats and sizes (EPL/ZPL/Image) Support for customs clearance Electronic data Paper documentation Post code validation through integrated third party data base Support for multiple languages 19
- 20. Contact Information Direct: 678.494.3172 Email: koneill@iabol.com Websites: iABOL (Hosted) Abol (Premise) Developer Portal Linked In: Kyle 20