Next Generation USPS Labels Benefit Holiday Shippers with End-To-End Tracking, Accurate Delivery

FORT MYERS, FL – OCT 24, 2013 – Today, Harvey Software Inc. outlined important items USPS shippers should have in place for the upcoming holiday season to insure the best, most successful shipping with the USPS.  USPS barcode technology has changed substantially over the last few years.  If a company’s shipping software does not incorporate the latest changes, USPS packages may not be able to be tracked this holiday season and delivery can be delayed.  If your shipping software has kept up-to-date with all the changes, then you are well-positioned to receive all the discounts and greatly upgraded tracking capabilities USPS provides.

“When a USPS package moves from your business to your customer, it passes through many hands as well as several different types of equipment.  Older style USPS labels prevent packages from being processed optimally through the various USPS package processing equipment, which means less than the best handling during the busiest, most important time of year for many companies,” stated Bert Hamilton, President and CEO of Harvey Software.  “The newest USPS IMpb technology and label requirements include several important items to insure that services used for package processing are easily recognized by package handlers and packages are tracked  properly.  With the IMpb technology and new labeling requirements now mandatory for accurate tracking and to receive special pricing, their benefits can no longer be ignored.  Without using properly formatted labels and IMpb technology, packages could be delayed due to time-consuming special handling required for successful delivery,” explained Mr. Hamilton.

“Maybe most important, the new USPS tracking capabilities alone make the new IMpb barcodes invaluable when it comes to making sure customers receive their holiday orders on time.  In addition, use of the new IMpb technology provides you with the ability to track your packages and take action if there are any delivery issues.  If you want your packages to be delivered on time, at the best price and with the ability to be tracked, the IMpb barcodes and new label formats should be used for every USPS package…and who doesn’t want that?” observed Mr. Hamilton.  “All of Harvey Software’s current Powered by CPS shipping software fully supports the new IMpb barcodes and new labeling requirements for USPS package services and is fully carrier certified.  The USPS shipping software solutions in our multi-carrier CPS Powered shipping software provide options for both On-Line Internet Postage and USPS eVS package processing.   If your current shipping software does not support the new IMpb barcode and label format requirements, we highly recommend you find a shipping system that does so as soon as possible before the holiday crunch.  We know CPS Powered solutions can help,” concluded Mr. Hamilton.

For complete details to determine if you are ready for the holiday shipping when shipping USPS packages visit the free Harvey Software Shipping Blog article titled “What USPS Barcode Should Be Used for Packages to Insure Holiday Delivery?”.  This article gives you several valuable resources to determine if you are ready for the holiday season.

About Harvey Software, Inc.

Harvey Software is an established, leading developer of globally ready, multi-carrier shipping software solutions, providing businesses with shipping solutions since 1983. Harvey Software's extensive line of premium shipping software solutions Powered by CPS™ increases profits, boosts domestic and international shipping efficiency, reduces shipping expenses and eliminates the inefficiencies of single carrier software systems. CPS Powered shipping software is UPS Ready®, USPS® certified and works with Internet Postage. All CPS Powered shipping software solutions can be purchased, downloaded, installed, and supported all over the Internet

For additional information about this release, contact Terry Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Software, Inc., 7050 Winkler Rd. #104, Fort Myers, FL 33919, 800-231-0296, http://www.HarveySoft.com/.  We make logistics easy!

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Harvey Software Celebrates 30 Years of Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Innovation

FORT MYERS, FL – October 17, 2013 – This year, Harvey Software celebrates 30 years of developing and delivering high quality shipping software solutions, including its current flagship line of multiple carrier shipping software products that are Powered by CPS.  Millions of packages are shipped daily with shipping software Powered by CPS with clients saving on every package sent out the door, while also increasing their sales and market size.

“When we began the company in 1983 with a DOS shell application which became a very popular product, we found ourselves needing a shipping solution to get our products to our customers.  At the time, automated shipping systems were generally based on computer systems larger than the PC.  Since our specialty was PC-based software, we were one of the first companies to develop our own PC-based shipping software system,” said Bert Hamilton, founder, President and CEO of Harvey Software.  “Even as our original DOS shell market was replaced very early on by advances in computer operating systems, including the introduction of Microsoft Windows, the carriers showed a real interest in our PC-based shipping software solutions.  Although our initial focus was developing shipping software for ourselves, we quickly saw that we should shift our focus from the PC utility market to supplying shipping software for small package retailers and manufacturers.  That turned out to be a great decision as our CPS shipping software products became the tail wagging the dog,” explained Mr. Hamilton.  “We never looked back.  Once we focused on the high volume shipping industry it became apparent that many more new tools were needed.  For example, we identified and developed tools like SHIP eLERTs, RateBots, Smart RateBots, Flat Rate Shipping Calculator, BestWay Calculator, the Automator, Background Importing and many other cutting edge solutions to help companies both large and small to ship faster, increase their sales and do it all at the best possible price.  This industry has been good to us with over 35,000 installs to date and I am really happy we have such loyal clients, dedicated business partners and a great staff.  We look back to celebrate 30 successful years even as we look ahead to bringing the best in shipping software solutions to clients in the future," concluded Mr. Hamilton.

About Harvey Software, Inc.

Harvey Software is an established, leading developer of globally ready, multi-carrier shipping software solutions, providing businesses with shipping solutions since 1983. Harvey Software's extensive line of premium shipping software solutions Powered by CPS™ increases profits, boosts domestic and international shipping efficiency, reduces shipping expenses and eliminates the inefficiencies of single carrier software systems. CPS Powered shipping software is UPS Ready®, USPS® certified and works with Internet Postage. All CPS Powered shipping software solutions can be purchased, downloaded, installed, and supported all over the Internet

For additional information about this release, contact Terry Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Software, Inc., 7050 Winkler Rd. #104, Fort Myers, FL 33919, 800-231-0296, http://www.HarveySoft.com/.  We make logistics easy!

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Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Adds Support for Additional Mettler Toledo Scales

FORT MYERS, FL – September 17, 2013 - Today, Harvey Software, Inc. announced that its entire line of CPS™ Powered multi-carrier shipping software now directly supports the Mettler Toledo USB shipping scales, providing shippers with an additional USB connected shipping scale for their package shipping operation.

“The PS60 parcel scale is one of the most popular shipping scales in the world.  Its renowned performance and reliability make it the preferred choice for warehouses, shipping docks, and corporate mail rooms using Harvey Software’s CPS Powered multi-carrier shipping software”, states Richard Sliwinski, Product Manager for Mettler Toledo.  The PS60’s heavy duty metal construction and advanced load cell technology will stand up to the roughest handling of heavy packages.

“We are glad to present Mettler Toledo USB scales as a shipping room scale option for our CPS Powered shipping software users,” stated Bert Hamilton, Harvey Software's President and CEO.  “The hallmark of these scales is a rugged and reliable design for long life with simple set up and operation,” explained Mr. Hamilton.  “Plug it in to your computer, tell our shipping software which model scale is connected, and you are set,” said Mr. Hamilton.  “These scales are perfect for parcels, with high accuracy weighing as well as being agency approved as Legal for Trade.  Mettler Toledo’s complete product offerings include display and platter options, so there is a Mettler Toledo scale that is right for every shipper,” Mr. Hamilton concluded.

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services.  The Company has strong leadership positions in all businesses.  Our industrial instruments optimize operations from receiving to shipping with solutions for production, end-of-line inspection and logistics. Our solutions provide value to customers with improved product quality, accelerated and automated processes, increased efficiency and regulatory compliance.  Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found at http://www.mt.com.

About Harvey Software, Inc.

Harvey Software is an established, leading developer of globally ready, multi-carrier shipping software solutions, providing businesses with shipping solutions since 1983. Harvey Software's extensive line of premium shipping software solutions Powered by CPS™ increases profits, boosts domestic and international shipping efficiency, reduces shipping expenses and eliminates the inefficiencies of single carrier software systems. CPS Powered shipping software is a FedEx® Compatible Solution, is UPS Ready®, USPS® certified and works with Internet Postage. All CPS Powered shipping software solutions can be purchased, downloaded, installed, and supported all over the Internet.

For additional information about this release, contact Terry Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Software, Inc., 7050 Winkler Rd. #104, Fort Myers, FL 33919, 800-231-0296, http://www.HarveySoft.com/.  We make logistics easy!

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Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

CPS Basics Now Provides High Capacity, Low Cost Solution for UPS and USPS Shipping

FORT MYERS, FL – September 16, 2013 – Today, Harvey Software, Inc., the well-known leader in providing multi-carrier shipping software for the past 30 years, announced the availability of a two carrier optimized version of its popular CPS Basics® shipping software system that focuses on specific business needs.  The two carrier version of CPS Basics is designed for small business Internet retailers and others who want to utilize the offerings of UPS® and the US Postal Service® to their best possible advantage.

"We are excited to again offer our CPS Basics program," said Bert Hamilton, Harvey Software’s CEO.  "CPS Basics is easy to install and use and is specifically targeted for small business shippers.  All CPS Powered shipping software is carrier compliant, so you are ready to start shipping immediately after setup.  CPS Basics is the quick way to go from order to label to tracking without any changes to current procedures or custom programming," Mr. Hamilton continued.  “CPS Basics provides merchants lightning-fast shipping with mistake-proof technology that can use data directly from their order system,” Mr. Hamilton explained.  “CPS Basics slashes package processing time to seconds as it electronically shops for the best rate among the carriers and services you specify.  The included Address Verification Module assures the most accurate commercial/residential rate comparisons while minimizing undeliverable packages.  CPS Basics provides a powerful combination that streamlines shipping and puts immediate value right on the bottom line," Mr. Hamilton concluded.

For more information and to learn how CPS Basics can improve your bottom line, visit: http://www.CPSBasics.com/.

About Harvey Software, Inc.

Harvey Software is an established, leading developer of globally ready, multi-carrier shipping software solutions, providing businesses with shipping solutions since 1983. Harvey Software's extensive line of premium shipping software solutions Powered by CPS™ increases profits, boosts domestic and international shipping efficiency, reduces shipping expenses and eliminates the inefficiencies of single carrier software systems. CPS Powered shipping software is UPS Ready®, USPS® certified and works with Internet Postage. All CPS Powered shipping software solutions can be purchased, downloaded, installed, and supported all over the Internet

For additional information about this release, contact Terry Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Software, Inc., 7050 Winkler Rd. #104, Fort Myers, FL 33919, 800-231-0296, http://www.HarveySoft.com/.  We make logistics easy!

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Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

USPS eVS Electronic Postal Manifesting Added to Multi-Carrier Shipping Software

FORT MYERS, FL – September 12, 2013 – Today, Harvey Software, Inc. announced that its best-selling multiple carrier shipping software, CPSLogic™, now provides electronic manifesting for US Postal Service package shipping using the Electronic Verification System (eVS).  USPS eVS allows high-volume package shippers and package consolidators to document and pay postage using electronic manifest files, which are then transmitted over the Internet to a Postal Service™ database.  eVS is designed to make post office shipping easy for high-volume package shippers.

“eVS mirrors our paper manifest process, but does so electronically, so this is a great step forward for shippers using CPSLogic, as well as a great addition to our product offerings,” stated Bert Hamilton, President and CEO of Harvey Software, Inc.  “Shippers benefit greatly since eVS is a much simpler process in so many ways, compared to our former paper manifest for USPS shipping,” said Mr. Hamilton.  “The initial setup and approval process is quicker, the reconciling of shipments by the Post Office occurs monthly instead of daily and submitting packages for delivery has fewer time constraints.  And, a huge bonus is that paperwork is eliminated because electronic data transmissions replace hardcopy manifests, postage statements and adjustment worksheets, with postage easily paid via an electronic deduction from the shipper's postage payment account,” explained Mr. Hamilton.  “Shipping with eVS can be added to any CPSLogic shipping software program, so shippers can now take advantage of both of the best and easiest ways to ship with the USPS – choosing from either eVS or shipping with Internet postage,” stated Mr. Hamilton.  “It takes a higher volume of shipping to qualify for eVS, so we are happy to be able to provide Post Office shippers both of the best methods to ship as they need it.  Since the Post Office imposes no additional cost to ship to residential addresses, companies, especially B-to-C businesses, now see an easy way to use Post Office services that are more and more important to their shipping operation and bottom line.” concluded Mr. Hamilton.

USPS eVS support adds another great option for high volume shippers using CPSLogic.  For a complete listing of all that is supported when you add USPS eVS to your CPSLogic shipping software visit http://www.PostalShippingSoftware.com/.

About Harvey Software, Inc.

Harvey Software is an established, leading developer of globally ready, multi-carrier shipping software solutions, providing businesses with shipping solutions since 1983. Harvey Software's extensive line of premium shipping software solutions Powered by CPS™ increases profits, boosts domestic and international shipping efficiency, reduces shipping expenses and eliminates the inefficiencies of single carrier software systems. CPS Powered shipping software is a FedEx® Compatible Solution, is UPS Ready®, USPS® certified and works with Internet Postage. All CPS Powered shipping software solutions can be purchased, downloaded, installed, and supported all over the Internet.

For additional information about this release, contact Terry Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Software, Inc., 7050 Winkler Rd. #104, Fort Myers, FL 33919, 800-231-0296, http://www.HarveySoft.com/.  We make logistics easy!

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Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Adds Support for Fairbanks Ultegra Scales

FORT MYERS, FL – September 11, 2013 - Today, Harvey Software, Inc. announced that its entire line of CPS™ Powered multi-carrier shipping software now directly supports the Fairbanks Ultegra shipping scale, providing shippers with yet another USB connected shipping scale for their package shipping operation.

“We are pleased to have worked with Fairbanks to give our CPS users the option to use the very reasonably priced Fairbanks SCB-9000 scale, which is well-proven in shipping departments around the country,” stated Bert Hamilton, Harvey Software's President and CEO. “Simply connect the scale to a USB port on the shipping computer, then choose that scale in the CPS Setup program and CPS users are ready to go,” explained Mr. Hamilton. “Fairbanks has sold over 100,000 of these scales, so adding this well-established scale option is a significant plus for our shipping software users. The Fairbanks scale is a welcome addition to the USB scale models supported in the latest release of our CPS Powered shipping software,” concluded Mr. Hamilton. 

“Fairbanks Scales’ Ultegra Series parcel shipping scales have been a popular choice for shipping operations for more than a decade,” stated Terry Clark, Product Manager at Fairbanks Scales. “The accuracy and dependability of the Ultegra scale, coupled with the ease of use provided by the CPS multi-carrier shipping software, delivers a money-saving shipping management system,” added Mr. Clark.

The Fairbanks Ultegra scale adds another popular electronic parcel scale to those already supported by the entire line of shipping software products Powered by CPS™.  For a complete listing of hardware supported, visit http://www.HarveySoft.com and click on System Requirements at the bottom of the page.

About Fairbanks Scales 

For more than 180 years, Fairbanks Scales has provided top quality industrial weighing equipment and dependable service through a network of Fairbanks Scales sales and service representatives and authorized distributors. Fairbanks Scales continues to break new ground in scale design, setting the new standard in weighing equipment and systems engineering while meeting the special needs of its customers. For more information about Fairbanks Scales, visit http://www.fairbanks.com. 

About Harvey Software, Inc.

Harvey Software is an established, leading developer of globally ready, multi-carrier shipping software solutions, providing businesses with shipping solutions since 1983. Harvey Software's extensive line of premium shipping software solutions Powered by CPS™ increases profits, boosts domestic and international shipping efficiency, reduces shipping expenses and eliminates the inefficiencies of single carrier software systems. CPS Powered shipping software is a FedEx® Compatible Solution, is UPS Ready®, USPS® certified and works with Internet Postage. All CPS Powered shipping software solutions can be purchased, downloaded, installed, and supported all over the Internet. 

For additional information about this release, contact Terry Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, Harvey Software, Inc., 7050 Winkler Rd. #104, Fort Myers, FL 33919, 800-231-0296, http://www.HarveySoft.com/. We make logistics easy! 

Disclaimer Brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.