100th Customer Marks Success of Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management Solution for Microsoft Platform.ATLANTA -- Designed for Mid- to Small-Size Businesses, Supply Chain Execution Solution Brings Ease of Use and Rapid Deployment on a Budget Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates Manhattan Associates is a supply chain management software provider. It was founded in 1990 in Manhattan Beach, California from where it borrows its name. The company has been headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since 1995 and operates offices around the world. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MANH MANH Manhattan Associates, Inc. (stock symbol) ), celebrates 100 Warehouse Management solution for Windows(R) customers. This solution leverages the Microsoft .NET See .NET. and Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. . First introduced in the U.S. in 2000, the solution's customer base has grown 25% since last year and has increased in the number of go lives by 45%, with a total of more than 150 active sites across 14 countries. True to its original intent, this flexible Windows-based solution helps answer small- to medium-size businesses' need for a warehouse management solution that can provide ease of use and rapid deployment within a limited budget. The solution also serves the needs of tier one companies. The first customer to deploy Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management solution for Windows was Sportif USA, a leading manufacturer of apparel designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Distributing to retailers and directly to consumers, the company has utilized the solution for more than four years. "The solution has been an asset to our operations," remarked Mike Youngblood, vice president of IT at Sportif. "Its integration with our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. system significantly reduced our manual processes so that our business could grow without the need for additional staff. Increased inventory accuracy and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. compliance were other main benefits." Home textiles distributor Revman Industries implemented Manhattan Associates' solution in December 2004. "Through August of 2005, we have realized a reduction in labor of approximately 22%, while sales have increased approximately 8% during that same time frame," said Brad Lyon, director of logistics at Revman. "The Windows solution has provided us with greater flexibility in how we set up and operate our distribution center. Efficiency gains have not been restricted to the warehouse floor, however. We have also realized improvements in our administration office through improved access of detailed information and reporting capabilities." "From the beginning, I felt like we were in good hands with Manhattan Associates," added Paula Lareau, vice president of administration at Revman. "The plan for implementation was thorough and detailed. We were able to follow it all the way to go live and had a nearly flawless implementation. Manhattan Associates has a great solution and terrific implementation support." Logistics service provider, Marketing Services by Vectra, Inc., adds value to businesses' marketing efforts by significantly increasing efficiencies in management, production and distribution of marketing and operational support materials. The company experienced increased savings and performance after implementing Manhattan Associates' solution. "With the help of Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management solution, Vectra achieved increased efficiencies in order entry, receiving, inventory control and pick/pack operations," noted Randy Moziejko, distribution manager at Vectra. "We also realized significant improvements in the areas of inventory accuracy and replenishment replenishment the addition of an appropriate quantity of properly prepared solution containing the correct concentration of chemicals to the developer solutions used in radiography. ." BCA BCA Business Case Analysis BCA Building Code of Australia BCA Boeing Commercial Airplanes BCA Board of Contract Appeals BCA Boston Center for the Arts BCA Billiard Congress of America BCA Bureau of Criminal Apprehension BCA Breast Cancer Action , Britain's biggest mail order bookseller, is using Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management Solution for Windows at its 190,000 sq ft distribution center in Swindon, UK. The solution is being used to automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. warehouse throughput, staff productivity, inventory control and replenishment. It also links directly into the company's SAP system to provide a more effective end-to-end supply chain. "Manhattan Associates' solution enables us to efficiently manage our distribution requirements which can in peak times exceed 40,000 orders or 300,000 items per day," said Christoph Luechow, chief information officer at BCA. "In addition, our IT costs have been significantly reduced since implementing the new warehouse management solution." Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management solution--also sold by Microsoft's channel partners through its brand name Microsoft Business Solutions-Axapta --offers industry-specific warehouse management capabilities with integrated transportation, radio frequency and RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. functionality for all aspects of distribution center operations. Its automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. installation tools, flexible system setup, scalability, upgradeability and ability to be rapidly deployed provide companies with an easy-to-use solution that will grow with their businesses, offering a lower total cost of ownership. Continued enhancements have brought richer functionality in serial number tracking, expanded Web Services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. , labor tracking, performance management and reporting. Its Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. look and feel provides users with instant familiarity. "Manhattan Associates continues to aggressively leverage and invest in long-term solution and technology strategies for the Microsoft .NET platform," said Eddie Capel, Manhattan Associates' senior vice president, product management. "The Warehouse Management solution for Windows is specifically designed with the end user in mind to help small- to mid-size companies meet their unique challenges. More and more, companies are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the scope of an enterprise warehouse management solution at a price they can afford. With self-installing upgrades, the Warehouse Management solution for Windows can help reduce long-term costs as well." About Manhattan Associates, Inc. Manhattan Associates(R) is a leading supply chain solutions provider. The company's demand intelligence, advanced planning, supply chain planning, supply chain execution and business process platform capabilities enable its more than 1200 customers worldwide to enhance profitability, performance and competitive advantage. For more information, please visit www.manh.com. |
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