LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of forward and reverse logistics for a diverse range of finished goods and replacement parts, today announced it will be implementing both the Valogix® Inventory Planner and BacTracs Reverse Logistics Management System to support expanded business.  The Valogix Inventory Planner forecasts, plans and determines the optimal stocking quantity of inventory items. The solution automatically selects a forecast method that best fits individual inventory items. It combines forecasting with planned demand such as scheduled maintenance and customer orders, and automatically accounts for unique factors such as seasonal requirements if necessary. As an advanced solution, Valogix helps decide which items to stock and which items are obsolete or inactive. “One of the greatest features of Valogix is reducing our risk of excess and obsolete inventory, while still maintaining optimal service levels for our customers,” said Encompass CFO Lanier Bivings. “As we continue to bring in major new business – particularly parts supply chain management programs for global manufacturers – it is critical that our purchasing systems are able to scale accordingly.” BacTracs is a web-based solution developed by Andlor Logistics Systems that manages all aspects of the returns process from creating Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs) and receiving in goods to tracking testing and repairs and outbound shipping. BacTracs provides real-time service updates via web services integration throughout the RMA and repair process.  Encompass Senior Vice President of Operations Scott Cameron said BacTracs should help significantly improve the company’s ability to serve both existing and new reverse logistics clients. “With BacTracs, we will be able to both expand our customer base and offer additional services to current clients,” said Cameron. Encompass President and CEO Robert Coolidge said the company is committed to continually upgrading its systems to provide superior service. “We are always evaluating our operations and seeking ways to leverage the latest technology to improve our processes and serve our valued customers,” said Coolidge. “With Valogix, Encompass can dramatically improve our forecasting and procurement, while BacTracs will help us increase our reverse logistics capabilities.”