LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- TelaPoint, Inc., Internet supply chain software provider for the Convenience Store and Petroleum industry, today announced that Tucker Oil has chosen to implement its TelaFuel(TM) Internet fuel management solution. Operating 30 retail convenience stores as well as numerous wholesale accounts, dealer consignment locations and bulk storage facilities, Columbia, SC-based Tucker Oil was using a variety of manual and time consuming activities to gather historical data and forecast future demand. "We knew the technology was available that would allow us to streamline the collection and analysis of our fuel data," said David Tucker, President of Tucker Oil. "After reviewing various alternatives it became clear the TelaFuel Suite was the best solution given our robust business structure. We are able to gather historical data, forecast future demand, make informed buying decisions, manage our transportation fleet and reconcile the BOL to supplier invoice information all in a single application. This move will allow us to drive additional cost out of the supply chain," Tucker goes on to say.

"TelaPoint is excited to have been selected by Tucker and is committed to assisting them in achieving their petroleum marketing and fleet optimization objectives," said TelaPoint's President, Mike Dahlem. "Tucker had previously made a significant financial investment installing automated tank gauges. We look forward to helping them achieve the maximum results from their investment."