Armature Chosen as Technology Partner by SUPERVALU.LISLE lisle n. 1. A fine, smooth, tightly twisted thread spun from long-stapled cotton. 2. Fabric knitted of this thread, used especially for hosiery and underwear. , Ill./BRACKNELL, UK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14,1998-- SUPERVALU SuperValu or Supervalu is a name used by grocery chains in multiple countries:
Antonym: dec. ., the nation's leading food distribution company and thirteenth largest food retailer in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , has entered into a relationship with Armature armature, in art: see sculpture. Armature That part of an electric rotating machine which includes the main current-carrying winding. , the leading software company specializing in the provision of integrated retail software solutions. Armature will provide SUPERVALU software products from its A Series range, along with professional consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" . SUPERVALU's customers are served by a sophisticated logistics network of 37 food and general distribution centers throughout the United States. Following a detailed analysis, SUPERVALU decided to replace its legacy systems with a client/server based system running Armature's A Series software, which has been proven in high volume, high transaction retail environments. Pamela K. Knous, SUPERVALU executive vice president and chief financial officer, commented, "SUPERVALU aims to step up the integration between its wholesale and retail businesses with the help of the new system. The Armature A Series will provide a single point of reference for key company data, enabling SUPERVALU to benefit from improved information access. It is important in a project of this magnitude to find a partner with the breadth of experience and expertise such as that offered by Armature." Armature's Chairman, Barry Grange, explained, "Our partnership with SUPERVALU is a decisive milestone in Armature's emergence as the leading source of mission critical application solutions for the Retail and Wholesale sectors." Minneapolis-based SUPERVALU, with $17.2 billion annual sales, supplies more than 4,800 retail food stores of all sizes and formats in 48 states. The company also owns more than 300 food stores operating under a variety of banners and formats. Armature is a leading International software company supplying information technology solutions that integrate and automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. the retail supply chain. CONTACT: Armature, U.K. Stephen Doran (UK), +44 (0) 1344 404200 or Armature, U.S. Eric Ginn, 630-505-5775 or Citigate Technology David Josephs/Georgina Osborn, +44 (0) 1604 232223 or RAM Communications Ronald Margulis, 908-232-3230 |
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