IGA and eDirectGlass Announce Technology License Agreement

Topeka, KS (PRWEB) August 24, 2011

The Independent Glass Association (IGA), a trade organization representing the business interests of independently owned auto glass repair and replacement shops across North America, announced today the signing of a Technology Licensing Agreement with eDirectGlass. The Agreement grants IGA a license to offer technology developed by eDirectGlass to deliver high-value services to its members, enabling them to more effectively manage their operations and administrative activities with insurers, vendors, and customers.

“We are very excited about offering eDirectGlass’ proven suite of shop and workflow management tools to our members that include the ability for auto glass shops to monitor the repair or replacement process in real-time, especially via an electronic device of their choice,” said Alan Epley, owner of Southern Glass and Plastics and current IGA President. “eDirectGlass’ industry leading expertise in the development of innovative technology and processes, coupled with IGA’s industry leadership, will provide our membership with an integrated management solution that controls the vital operational elements of the auto glass repair and replacement process. The Agreement with eDirectGlass opens the door for our industry to capitalize on new services aimed at removing the barriers that occur between our members and their customers.”

IGA will introduce its new “IGA Total Shop Management” service, which is the first service enabled by the Agreement, at Auto Glass Week 2011, held in Memphis, Tennessee, September 15-17, 2011. All attendees are encouraged to stop by the IGA booth for a hands-on demonstration. Additionally, IGA will also be demonstrating the ClaimsVerse system for insurance companies and their trading partners on an appointment-only basis.

“This milestone is the result of considerable ongoing cooperation between both parties and underscores our commitment to bringing value-added, yet essential products and services to an industry that requires revitalization,” said Gary Hart, eDirectGlass President and CEO. “Specifically, the industry is in dire straits when it comes to auto glass claims processing and supply chain integration. eDirectGlass technology, including ClaimsVerse, removes the ‘middle-man’ friction and allows glass shops to deal directly with their customers and trading partners. The recent alarming and burdensome upturn in third party inspections is just one example of a process that our technology can eliminate. Other legacy processes that eDirectGlass technology eliminates include traditional third party glass programs, glass errors/omissions, and fragmented supplier pricing & availability access.”

The Independent Glass Association is a not-for-profit trade association representing the business interests of its membership which includes independently owned and operated auto glass repair and replacement shops and industry suppliers operating across the United States, including some international members. The association is headquartered in Topeka, KS. For more information about IGA, please contact Brian Pitman (bpitman(at)centrichq(dot)com) at 785.271.0208, or visit the association’s website at http://www.iga.org.

eDirectGlass is the worldwide leading provider of Internet-based AGRR enterprise resource management, point-of-sale and mobile related technologies. eDirectGlass is a privately held corporation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. eDirectGlass builds applications and solutions where all aspects of the manufacturing, supply chain vendors, insurance and end-user industries converge. These applications and solutions enhance productivity, profitability and increase customer satisfaction critical to the growth and success of the marketplace. For more information on AMJ Logistics or eDirectGlass, contact Laura Coleman (laura.coleman(at)edirectglass(dot)com) at 480.993.0915 or visit its website at http://www.edirectglass.com.

eDirectGlass, ClaimsVerse and Total Shop Management are registered trademarks of AMJ Logistics, Inc. ©2011. No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “eDirectGlass” and “Total Shop Management” apart from the mark as shown. USA and Canada Patent Pending.

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