(Alliance News) - Halfords Group PLC on Tuesday announced its entry into the business-to-business software market with the launch of its service delivery software Avayler.
The Avayler software is designed to streamline service delivery for companies. Halfords said it can calculate the fastest and cheapest delivery routes for vans. The software was developed to manage Halfords' own vans and stores and was developed in-house by the company.
Avayler's first customer will be replacement tyre retailer American Tire Distributors Inc, Halfords said.
"We're proud to be launching Avayler today with ATD as our first client. This is an historic moment for Halfords and another major milestone in our transition to become a market leading motoring services focused business," commented Halfords Chief Executive Graham Stapleton.
"We're very excited about the opportunities this platform will create for Halfords in the UK and internationally."
Avayler will be based in the UK but will serve customers internationally. The company is targetting to expand its workforce to more than 45 people over the next two years, Halfords noted.
Shares in Halfords were 0.9% higher at 378.32 pence in London on Tuesday morning.
By Will Paige; willpaige@alliancenews.com
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