About SPEDE Technologies

Celebrating our 28th Year in Business

1980: We Began in Manufacturing

In the early 1980's, "micro" computers were gaining popularity but there was a lack of business software to run on them, especially manufacturing-related applications. So we founded Computer Software Corporation in 1980, and applied our backgrounds in IBM mainframe software development to creating a family of packages for use on the smaller computers. Our products included Inventory Control, Job Management, Accounting, and Sales Lead Management, and initially ran under the CP/M operating system (!) and later under DOS. These products were installed in manufacturing companies throughout the U.S. and Canada.

1985: We Added Bar Code Scanning

In 1985, we pioneered the use of barcode scanners on the shop floor by using them to track Work-in-Process, and collect labor and job data. Our success in this arena, coupled with the potential of barcode technology to revolutionize shop floor business processes, charted our future. By 1989, our specialization was barcode-based solutions for manufacturing and distribution, so we adopted the trade name of Barcode Data Systems.

1993: We Released the SPEDE System

By 1993, automotive suppliers were becoming a critical part of our market. Our customers, and our participation in various Auto Industry Action Group (AIAG) steering committees and work groups helped us see the challenges that auto suppliers faced in complying with OEM mandates for accurate labeling of finished products, and accurate shipments and ASNs.

As a result of these OEM mandates, we developed the SPEDE System, and introduced it 1993 with a 22-plant installation for a Tier 1 auto supplier. SPEDE was designed as a barcode labeling and RF scanning system that enabled suppliers to comply with OEM mandates, and control their inventory and shipping operations. We set a new IT industry standard as SPEDE was the first data collection system to control both the RF and hard-wired networks using only one PC, instead requiring a costly PC LAN as was the tradition.

2005: We Integrated RFID

As an alternative to barcode scanning, in 2005 we integrated RFID into our SPEDE System applications. We implemented one of the first RFID Shipping systems in the automotive supplier industry for a customer that needed to eliminate errors in their trailer loading process.

Today: We Are SPEDE Technologies

Today our solutions are built on a wide variety of wireless technologies built on RFID and 802.11b platforms. To convey our leadership as a technology solution provider, and to highlight our SPEDE System software, we adopted the trade name of SPEDE Technologies. The SPEDE System is the foundation of all inventory and plant floor control solutions that we implement.

As Always - Our Focus Is on Your Success

Our focus has never changed: To provide innovative technology-based solutions that enable our clients to increase their efficiency, profitability and competitive edge.

The original partners of Computer Software Corporation are still leading the company today. We have an experienced and dedicated staff of professionals, including automotive consultants, systems analysts, developers and support personnel - each of whom has 15+ years of IT and business experience in manufacturing and distribution.

We are a privately-held Ohio corporation, and have financed our growth and R&D through revenue, not venture capital. In 1997, we purchased our current facility located on 5 acres of real estate on the north shore of Cleveland, which gives us plenty of room to grow our R&D and support services in the years to come.

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