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PMAC completes its acquisition of Almina Software Solutions

PMAC Supports 3rd Annual STAND UP for Synergy benefit performance

PMAC Becomes an Authorized Preferred Vendor of SAAGNY

UPS 2009 Rate Analysis

A Slant on Carrier Rates for 2008 in Parcel Magazine by Richard D. Michals, Jr., PMAC

PMAC completes its acquisition of Almina Software Solutions

January 5, 2010

“The acquisition of Almina will give us additional expertise, technology, programming and flexibility moving forward. The management of source project work, construction of new applications and customized software packages are our core motivations behind the purchase. We are seeing more and more customers with the growing need for in-house applications for freight management and freight cost controls. Our acquisition of Almina will allow PMAC to meet these demands.”

About Almina:
Almina Software Solutions is an IT consulting services and software development firm dedicated to business success through long-term relationships with clients and staff. Almina Software Solutions has grown from a one-person startup to a significant corporation of talented professionals. Almina Software Solutions has built a dynamic, profitable, service-oriented enterprise, and is positioned to successfully respond to trends and changes in the information technology industry.

Almina’s client relationships are based on delivering the highest quality of professional technology consulting and development services. Almina Software Solutions enjoys an excellent reputation as a proven resource for business analysis, custom software development, project management, systems integration, networking, and creative services. With customers in the private business and the public sector, Almina Software Solutions takes pride in a history of projects that significantly enhance and/or improve clients' business practices and level of service.

Almina Software Solutions continually provides new technologies that provide solutions for such emerging areas as real-time event processing, and federated data service management. All Almina Software Solutions products are standards-based, and interface with a wide variety of business applications in today's heterogeneous business environment.

By using Almina Software Solutions you are guaranteed efficient access to the newest technology available. For your company this means cost savings, reduced risks, and flexibility. Our cutting edge team has years of development and support experience.

Almina Software Solutions has a wide range of website design, development and programming services ranging from simple HTML based website design to complex AJAX based web development and programming, multimedia and secure e-commerce web applications. We work with your company to define objectives and develop graphic design for your web site and interactive tools to achieve them.

Almina Software Solutions has a proven track record of successfully completing challenging software development projects on time and on budget. We excel at developing reliable, extensible software for mission-critical applications and essential business processes.

The experience and technical capability of our personnel is the key feature of the company, but so is our ability to focus and empathize with the business perspective.

Almina Software Solutions advises clients and provides software consultancy at all stages of a project lifecycle, from the initial feasibility studies through to the final testing and implementation phases.

PMAC Supports 3rd Annual STAND UP for Synergy benefit performance

October 16, 2009

Dear Rich:

THANK YOU! for being part of the 3rd Annual STAND UP for Synergy benefit performance on September 26!

We enjoyed a red carpet entrance! We feasted on sumptuous food! And we laughed and laughed at the comedy of two outstanding improvisational comedians, Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie! It was a Stand Up Success!

Today, we are writing to thank you for your starring role in making this evening the success we envisioned! We are pleased to report to you that Synergy Services increased our funds raised nearly 10% over last year and SOLD OUT with 360 guests – all to benefit the programs and much needed services we provide to over 40,000 individuals annually. We are humbled and so appreciative for you support of Synergy!

Your commitment to the good work of Synergy and this special evening supports critically needed programs offered by Synergy Services, whose mission is to strengthen the individual, family and community through crisis response, shelter, counseling, advocacy and education. You are making a tremendous difference in our community with your support of Synergy.

As we lower the curtains on this year’s Stand Up event, we hope that you will plan to make Stand Up for Synergy an annual tradition for you, your company, and your family. See you next year!

Sincerely,
Sarah & Brandon Vore
2009 Stand Up Co-Chairs

Robin Winner
Executive Director
www.SynergyServices.org

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PMAC Becomes an Authorized Preferred Vendor of SAAGNY

August 2009

Melville, NY, USA - Parcel Management Auditing and Consulting (PMAC) today became an authorized preferred vendor for SAAGNY (Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York).

As an authorized preferred vendor, PMAC can assist SAAGNY’s 800+ members with their parcel management by providing complete shipping visibility solutions, including auditing and reporting services, lost and damaged package claims, LTL and discounted rates, and carrier contract negotiations.

Richard Michals, Jr., President of PMAC states, “PMAC is proud to have been selected as an authorized preferred vendor for the member organizations of SAAGNY. PMAC’s proprietary tracking software and comprehensive reporting will help these businesses greatly reduce their shipping expenditures.”

About SAAGNY
SAAGNY (Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York) is an organization of more than 800 firms engaged in the specialty advertising and promotional products industry in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. SAAGNY connects Distributors, Suppliers, Manufacturers Representatives and Business Services organizations.

UPS 2009 Rate Analysis

Dear Valued Customer,

Below you will find a brief summary of the impact of the carrier rate increases for 2009. As always this is expected; however, it comes at a time when the slumping economy magnifies its effect. The carriers clearly must protect their businesses and profitability in this environment of lower shipment counts. The customer must also seek to protect their business. Being aware of the impact, having the visibility of your shipping personality and shipping smarter are the necessities of navigating through these difficult times.

The carriers are also making huge demands on customers to waive their rights to service guarantees. We have worked closely with hundreds of customers throughout the years implementing internal mechanisms and streamlining the processes that facilitate and diminish the time between order receipt and tender to the carriers. These mechanisms enable smart shippers to maintain a competitive advantage in order fulfillment and thereby customer satisfaction. Relieving carriers of service performance commitments can result in double-digit percentage service failure; leaving shippers wondering why they have implemented painstaking internal quality control measures?

As you will see below, one of the most significant increases comes via CWT Hundred Weight Service. In some cases as high as a 95% increase! Please contact us for CWT assessments and other LTL shipping options.

If you think it is time to open discussions with your parcel carrier with regards to pricing and contractual considerations, please call us for contract reviews.

We will continue throughout 2009 and beyond to provide our customers the most comprehensive and insightful visibility of shipping expenditures in the industry. 2009 will mark dynamic new utilities and applications from PMAC in deciphering your freight spend, auditing solutions and management.

Best regards and the happiest of holidays!

Parcel Management Auditing and Consulting, Inc.

Rich Michals

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A Slant on Carrier Rates for 2008 - by Richard D. Michals, Jr.

Reprinted from Parcel Magazine - December 2007 eNews

It is that time of year again where the small parcel carriers outline the new rates and charges for the coming year. The rate increase/surcharge and accessorials increases are detailed in the links below that go directly to the carrier web sites.

The increase to the base rates did not come as a shock to us, although the carriers seem to be enjoying increased profit margins on their deferred service products. Particularly the double-digit margins in GDS (ground) services. Your small parcel carrier performs an outstanding and invaluable service to your business; premium services at premium pricing with premium standards. The largest impact of these increases will fall on the small to medium size customer.

We will continue to provide you increased visibility solutions, monitor and hold your carriers to their service standards in this environment of higher pricing and increased profitability. The increases in surcharges and accessorials concern us a bit more.

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