Warrantech Partners with Encompass for Sourcing an

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Jan. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (“Encompass” or “the Company”) a leading provider of 3PL and 4PL solutions for a diverse range of replacement parts and finished goods, today announced it has been selected by Warrantech, an AmTrust Financial Services Company and one of the country’s largest extended warranty administrators, to help provide parts and product procurement in support of Warrantech’s extended warranty service objectives.

Encompass will provide repair parts to the Warrantech service network, or replacement products in the event parts are not readily available or repairs are not economically feasible. The Company’s highly-seasoned Purchasing team will leverage its global network of vendors to support multiple product categories, including Consumer Electronics, Home Appliance, Heating and Cooling, Computer, Imaging, Mobile Devices and others.

Encompass Purchasing will be focused on creating a world-class service experience for Warrantech’s customers and the brands it supports, while helping to manage costs, decrease turn time and positively impact severity.

Encompass expects to reduce expensive buyouts to consumers. As Encompass President and CEO Robert Coolidge noted in a recent blog post, the use of gift cards or other means for warranty reimbursement to consumers versus repair or replacement is costly to warranty companies and raises the risk of brand displacement for manufacturers.

“In our ongoing mission to help our clients be more successful, we aim to curtail the industry practice of compensating consumers with gift cards to replace a defective product,” said Coolidge. “This can lead to brand displacement and decreased customer satisfaction as end users are now being tasked to find another product. Manufacturers should want to do whatever it takes to keep their brand in the customer’s home and maintain low repair costs.”

To provide hands-on service to Warrantech, Encompass will embed a dedicated team of Encompass employees within the Warrantech infrastructure, as well as inside key partner facilities – a practice that Encompass has deployed with other strategic partners with great success.

“Working side-by-side with Warrantech on site will enable Encompass to more efficiently resolve issues and eliminate communication gaps to help expedite customer claims resolution,” said Ariel Gorelik, Chief Operating Officer, Warrantech.

About Warrantech
Warrantech is a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, a multinational property and casualty holding company that is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company for their financial strength and stability. An innovative, technology-driven company, AmTrust brings its financial strength to Warrantech, enabling it to offer a unique, bundled approach that includes both underwriting and administration. This creates transparency and visibility to information that enables customers to change and create plans that are both highly customized and profitable.

About Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
Encompass is a market leader in forward and reverse supply chain management and high-tech repair services for a diverse and expanding range of consumer electronics, computer, major appliances and imaging products.  Encompass provides end-to-end solutions for OEMs, retailers, independent dealers and third-party administrators.

Encompass manages all stages of the product lifecycle, including finished goods and replacement parts logistics, board repair and product refurbishment services, returns management, asset value recovery and eco-friendly disposal. For more information, please visit encompass.com and encompassparts.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Kristin Hurst Director of Marketing Ph: 954.474.0325 khurst@encompass.com