Company:Blinco Systems Inc.
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario , Canada |
Key people | David Blinick, CEO Ned Blinick, VP Sales & Marketing |
| Website | Blinco.com |
Blinco Systems Inc. is a privately owned software company, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that specializes in Global Commerce Management software solutions[buzzword] for importers, exporters, third-party logistics providers, distributors and brand management companies.
The company is known for its flagship product, 3rdwave GCM solutions.[buzzword] Its solutions[buzzword] provide a convergence platform for managing and executing global trade functions in a client-server environment.[1]
History
Blinco Systems was founded in 1988 by David and Edward (Ned) Blinick. In 1989, David Blinick takes on the position of President and CEO of the company, a role he still maintains. Prior to founding Blinco Systems, David spent 20 years as CFO of food importer S. Blinick Company Ltd.
Since 1994, David's brother, Edward (Ned) Blinick, has been the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Blinco Systems. Before joining the company, Ned acted as CEO of S. Blinick Company Ltd.
The company, privately held and based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, began as a developer of business software solutions[buzzword] for Importers and Exporters. In its founding year, Blinco Systems introduced its 3rdwave application, one of the first fully automated, integrated enterprise solutions[buzzword] for organizations involved in Global Commerce Management. This version was written in Informix 4GL language and operated on the Oracle and Informix relational databases.
By 1998, Blinco Systems launched its 3rdwave GCM client-server application for Global Commerce Management. This version, written in Uniface 4GL, was database, operating system and hardware independent.
Products and Services
- Global Commerce Management
- Procure-to-pay
- Sell to Cash
- Automated Customs Compliance and Filing
Industry Solutions[buzzword]
- Agri-Processing
- Automotive
- Bulk material
- Consumer Goods Distribution
- Contract Manufacturing
- Fashion
- Food
- Global Logistics
- Metal Trading
- Retail Sourcing and Distribution
- Terminal Warehouse Management
Business Functions
- Accounting and Finance
- Automated Customs Entry and ISF 10+2 Filing
- Automated Total Landed Cost Management, Authorization and Payment
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Customs Management
- Global Logistics
- Integrated On-Line Business Collaboration
- Integrated Regulatory compliance and Business compliance
- Integrated Shipment Track and trace
- Inventory control
- Management Reporting
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Visual Analytics and Dashboard Reporting
Logos
References
- Blinco.com Solutions
- SCB Staff (July 1, 2007). "Rothco Develops Uniform SC Processes with 3rdwave". Supply Chain Brain
- Douglas, Merrill (April 2008). "Balancing Act: Matching Supply to Demand". Inbound Logistics
- BW Staff (March 3, 2005). "Global Commerce Management: Blinco Systems Announces the Next Generation in Global Sourcing." Business Wire
- TMC Staff (April 5, 2005). "3rdwave Global Commerce Management Removes Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Concerns for Companies That Source Globally". TMCNet
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