Metrix Announces Reseller Partnership with Beverage Distribution Software Experts Vermont Information Processing
Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) January 12, 2012
In keeping pace with growth in vertical markets, Metrix, a global leader in field service management software, today announced a new reseller partnership with Vermont Information Processing (VIP), granting license rights to sell and support Metrix Service Management Software (M5) to beverage distributors, bottlers and vending companies in North America.
VIP has specialized experience in beverage distribution and bottling industries from over 40 years of developing beverage industry technology solutions, including ERP, logistics management and route accounting and management software. Together with the Metrix Service Management software suite, VIP offers the beverage distribution and vending industries a complete end-to-end ERP and Field Service Management software solution, with an enhanced level of application expertise and consulting capabilities to customers in beverage and vending service companies.
We are extremely excited about our partnership with Metrix to bring field service tracking and efficiencies to the beverage and snack food industry, said Ed Browning, Manager of Soft Drink and Vending Initiatives at VIP. Our soft drink and vending customers have thousands of equipment assets in the field they must maintain. By teaming up with Metrix, we can now offer them the flexibility of the M5 system to adapt to their unique requirements in an integrated solution to manage those assets.
Metrix Mobile software is uniquely suited for beverage service companies for automating routes. It provides real-time visibility to service managers to quickly and easily assess service activities in the field. In addition, Metrix technology continually evolves to meet the high demands of beverage and vending asset service management and can be deployed on the latest in field device options, such as mobile handheld devices, smartphones or tablets.
Our relationship with VIP will provide a powerful service management solution that has no equal in the marketplace, stated Scott Guckenberger, Metrix Strategic Partner Manager. Together were offering beverage companies a huge strategic advantage and a way to improve their bottom line from day one of using the software.
About VIP
Since 1972, Vermont Information Processing has been the leading supplier of software for the beverage industry. Over 50% of the beer and many of the top independent soft drink operations in the U.S. operate their businesses with VIP route accounting, mobile and warehouse software solutions. These operations manage 1.5 billion cases of beer, soft drink, wine and spirits per year.
About Metrix
Metrix creates full suite software applications for field service, scheduling, dispatch warranty management, reverse logistics and mobile solutions and is available as an enterprise or cloud-based platform. Metrix software delivers competitive advantage to its clients by helping increase customer satisfaction, service response times, real-time warranty management, customer support, and overall service center profitability. Because Metrix has over 30 years of experience, innovative companies with critical service requirements like Ingenico, Olympus, Cubic, Ericsson and IMAX, count on Metrix to automate their complex service processes. From total end-to-end service management solutions to individual components, Metrix has the right application for virtually any sized service automation requirement. For more information, visit http://www.metrix.com.
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Velas Resorts Announces Food and Beverage Promotions for their AAA Five & Four Diamond Resorts
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PRWEB) November 05, 2011
Mexicos Velas Resorts, four luxury all-inclusive resorts in three top beach destinations in Mexico, has named Patrick Louis as Corporate Food & Beverage Director. Louis is at the helm of the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit and the Four Diamond Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta. In addition, Claudio Hotter was promoted to Executive Chef of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. Positions are effective immediately.
Patrick has done an exceptional job in his years with us at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Were now looking forward to his bringing his great talents of culinary excellence, innovation and creativity to our Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond all Compare resorts, said Juan Vela Ruiz, Vice President of Operations for Velas Resorts. Claudio played an integral part in securing Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit being awarded three AAA Four Diamond Restaurants, and we look forward to him further raising the bar on the culinary experience for our guests.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya presents a gastronomic tour of the Yucatan, Europe and Asia offering seven restaurants with world-class chefs from France, Spain and Mexico. The resorts signature restaurants Frida and Cocina de Autor were named to BBVA Bancomers Gourmand List of the top 50 restaurants in Mexico. Cocina was also noted by Food & Wine Magazine as one of its Top 100 Best New Food & Beverage Experiences. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers five restaurants, three of which have been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for their gourmet French, Italian or Mexican cuisine, service and stylish decor. At Casa Velas, Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the areas leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.
Chef Louis holds a culinary degree from Saint Anne College in St. Nazaire, France and completed business studies at the University of North London. In addition, he is a member of the Les Toques Blanches culinary association as well as the Association Culinaire Francaise.
Born in Austria where he began his career, moving on to Spain and then Mexico, Chef Hotter joined the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit as Sous Chef in 2006.
Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have earned 26 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities are Virtuosos Best Spa, Conde Nast Johansens Most Excellent Resort, Conde Nast Travelers Gold List and the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences 5 Star Diamond Award. Casa Velas was also chosen a Top 10 in three categories – Luxury, Relaxation/Spa and Hotel for Romance – by TripAdvisor? in its 2011 Travelers Choice? awards. Expedia? named Casa Velas, Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit among the top-ranked hotels on this years Expedia Insiders Select list which formally recognizes the best hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value. Velas Resorts offer spacious luxury accommodations, world-class spas, a la carte gourmet cuisine at a selection of specialty restaurants, and an indefinable hospitality experience. For more information, please call 1-866-847-4609 or visit http://www.velasresorts.com.
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