James J. Boyle & Co. Selects Kewill For Integrated Global Trade Management Solution
19 February 2008
Extends Usage of Kewill Applications to Include Customs and Forwarding Solutions
Nashua, N.H. – Kewill today announced that James J. Boyle & Co., a Global Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker has selected Kewill Forwarding to extend their installed Kewill Customs deployment and create an integrated Broker/Forwarder solution that will provide global visibility of all shipments throughout the delivery process.
With offices in North America, China and the Philippines, James J. Boyle required a Forwarding solution that could be installed in multiple geographies and easily integrated into an existing Customs Brokerage system that provides comprehensive service to over 250 U.S. ports.
The Kewill Forwarding solution addressed these needs completely, with its comprehensive Global capabilities, unique GlobalControl™ shipment management, visibility across the logistics chain, and common solution architecture, it will integrate seamlessly into James J. Boyle’s existing Kewill Customs Brokerage solution to enable a single system operating functionality.
“Our rapid growth required we make a change to address the needs of a larger and more global business”, said Greg Kodama, President of James J. Boyle. “We needed to provide our customers enhanced visibility of their shipments, and internally we required a solution that could continue to support us as we grow. The Kewill Forwarding solution was a perfect fit, addressing each of our key business needs, and bringing a greater level of integration than we thought possible”.
The Kewill Forwarding solution is unique, with features that leverage Kewill’s strong knowledge of the Asian marketplace, and key integrations into upstream and downstream supply chain partners to deliver a seamless information flow. The system includes a collaborative supply chain web portal, integrated export compliance, and global visibility.
"We’re excited to deliver Kewill Forwarding to James J. Boyle” said Ken Halle, COO, Kewill Trade and Logistics. “This solution has received tremendous response from our customers in the APAC region, and we are thrilled to bring these capabilities to our North American based customers with integration into our already market leading Customs Brokerage application. Together they deliver a Global Trade Management solution that is absolutely unbeatable”.
About James J. Boyle & Co.
James J. Boyle is a Global Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker, with operations in the US, China, and the Philippines. Founded over 40 years ago, the organization has grown to provide a wide range of services and tools to meet the needs of the worlds most sophisticated shippers.
About Kewill Systems Plc
Kewill Systems Plc is a leading provider of global solutions for the dynamic supply network. The dynamic supply network enables enhanced responsiveness to customers through flexible connectivity between partners and systems, providing improved visibility and effective compliance, bridging the gap from a traditional rigid supply chain.
With over 35 years experience in the supply chain space, Kewill is a long-time innovator of software focusing on business integration, order management, transportation management, international trade logistics, service logistics and visibility solutions for global trading communities.
Kewill has implemented over 40,000 systems worldwide and our global customer base which entrusts us with the management of their supply networks includes Allianz Cornhill, A.N. Deringer, Atlantic Forwarding, Baltrans Logistics, BHS, Damco Sea and Air, DHL, DSV, FedEx, Frans Maas, General Electric, General Motors, Glasgow City Council, JD Williams, Littlewoods, Mazda, Mitsubishi, MMA, Nintendo, Nisa Today’s Legal & General, Panalpina, Philips, Pratt & Whitney, Sainsbury’s, Texas Instruments, TNT, Towergate Insurance, UPS.