Holland, Mich., April 12, 2011 – Rutherford & Associates, the leading route accounting and management software for food and beverage distributors, announces that Bronx, New York, USA - based Manhattan Beer Distributors has selected eoStar as its distribution software provider.
"eoStar offers us the scalability we need as we expand our business and the best technology on the market to do so," said Bill Bessette, Chief Operating Officer of Manhattan Beer Distributors. "Our business strives to provide our employees with the best tools to offer the highest level of customer service and product delivery support, and eoStar meets those needs now and into the future."
Manhattan Beer Distributors Manhattan Beer Distributors is one of the largest beer wholesalers in the United States. Operating out of 5 strategically located facilities, they deliver a complex portfolio of brands and packages to over 6,000 customers on a daily basis.
"The combination of eoStar and Manhattan Beer Distributors is an example of how technology can help transform the beverage industry by improving efficiency and profitability," said Michael Rutherford, Rutherford CEO. "Manhattan’s investment in next-generation distribution technology is the role model for every progressive distributorship seeking to become more competitive."
Rutherford & Associates’ flagship product, eoStar, manages nearly $3 billion in consumer packaged goods, predominately beer and wine, for distributors across North America. The full-featured software facilitates the entire sales management, accounting, and distribution process through open-standards software and mobile applications.
Rutherford & Associates is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner in three competencies: business intelligence, data management solutions and ISV/software solutions. eoStar is the only fully Microsoft-enabled .NET technology platform on the market.
About Manhattan Beer Distributors
In the late 1970s Simon Bergson started his business as the owner-operator of a small beverage center in lower Manhattan, New York City.
In 1978 the closing of the Rheingold Brewery enabled Simon to obtain the local distribution rights to Carling Black label and Tuborg. Thus Manhattan Beer Distributors was born, fulfilling one of Simon's dreams - becoming a franchised beverage distributor, buying directly from suppliers and providing best-in-class service to his customers.
From those humble beginning of operating out of a 4,000 square foot warehouse with 3 delivery trucks, Manhattan Beer Distributors has managed consistent growth for over 30 years. We now have over 1.5 million square feet of warehousing, strategically located throughout out distribution territory
Manhattan Beer was the first company in the northeast to convert a portion of its diesel fleet to compressed natural gas with the goal of reducing pollution. Additionally, they receive two-thirds of products by rail, thus annually removing over 10,000 tractor-trailer trucks from busy streets, significantly reducing the impact on the environment.
Today, Manhattan Beer Distributors directly services over 25,000 accounts in the metro New York City area, representing over 70 suppliers and offer some of the highest quality products in the world.
About Rutherford & Associates, Inc.
Rutherford is an American company bringing over 25 years of full-service and route accounting software experience to beer, wine and beverage distributors. We are dedicated to keeping you and your business running at full-speed with a support group that is committed to answer your calls courteously, promptly and professionally.
Rutherford provides customers with the tools, training and resources they need to more effectively manage their inventory, mobile resources and assets to enhance revenue, reduce operating costs and improve customer service. Rutherford is headquartered in Holland, Michigan and is privately-held. For more information please visit us at www.eostar.com or contact our sales department at 800-270-7558
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