CTG and Manhattan Associates Partner to Serve Clients' Supply Chain Execution Needs.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers BUFFALO, N.Y. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2002 CTG CTG Cartridge CTG Center for Technology in Government (SUNY, Albany, New York) CTG Center for Technology in Government CTG Computer Task Group (IT consulting company; Buffalo, NY, USA) (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CTG), an international information technology (IT) solutions and staffing company, and 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. (Nasdaq:MANH MANH Manhattan Associates, Inc. (stock symbol) ), the global leader of extended supply chain execution (x-SCE(TM)) solutions, have entered into a Channel Partner Agreement for Manhattan Associates' PkMS Pronto pron·to adv. Informal Without delay; quickly. [Spanish, from Latin pr  mptus; see prompt. (TM) solution. PkMS Pronto is a Windows(R)-based integrated warehouse and transportation management system specifically designed for small- to mid-size companies. Under the agreement, CTG will add PkMS Pronto to its suite of supply chain solutions and deploy it on behalf of CTG's and Manhattan Associates' clients. PkMS Pronto provides modules that manage the full range of distribution center (DC) activities from receiving through shipping. With its advanced functionality, PkMS Pronto captures real-time productivity statistics for DC assets, enabling warehouse managers to utilize graphical data in tracking warehouse operations. PkMS Pronto also allows companies to more easily access order status and shipment delivery information, and provides detailed order status information via Web inquiry or e-mail notification. Additionally, PkMS Pronto has been architected for easy installation and pre-configured for a shorter implementation window. Using the PkMS Pronto solution, CTG and Manhattan Associates can help small- to mid-size companies increase productivity throughout the warehouse, speed up picking and loading, improve packing, reduce the cost of inventory and operations, and improve customer satisfaction. The PkMS Pronto solution is a flexible, general purpose supply chain execution solution with functionality particularly well-suited to the consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , direct-to-consumer, industrial/wholesale, and third-party logistics A third-party logistics provider (abbreviated 3PL) is a firm that provides outsourced or "third party" logistics services to companies for part, or sometimes all of their supply chain management function. areas. "Manhattan Associates is the market leader in providing x-SCE solutions. CTG chose to implement Manhattan Associates' PkMS Pronto supply chain execution solution because of its exceptional functionality, configurability, and quick time to market," said Paul Dimouro, CTG's vice president of operations. "Our collaboration with Manhattan Associates will enable CTG to meet the growing and diverse needs of our client base while, at the same time, helping our customers maximize warehouse management efficiency." "CTG brings significant expertise in systems integration, logistics, transportation, and warehouse management systems applications to this relationship," said Jeff Mitchell Jeffrey Clay Mitchell (born January 29, 1974 in Clearwater, Florida) is a former American football center who most recently played for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Florida. , senior vice president, Americas, for Manhattan Associates. "We are excited to have CTG in our Complementary Channel program because of its depth of expertise, market size, and strong reference base. We look forward to working with CTG to leverage our PkMS Pronto solution on behalf of our customers." About CTG Backed by 36 years' experience, CTG provides IT staffing, application management outsourcing Application Management Outsourcing refers to the ongoing maintenance, management, conversion, enhancement and support of an application software portfolio by an external company. , consulting, and software development and integration solutions to help Global 2000 clients focus on their core businesses and use IT as a competitive advantage to excel in their markets. CTG combines in-depth understanding of our clients' businesses with a full range of integrated services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. and proprietary ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001-certified service methodologies. Our 2,800 IT professionals based in an international network of offices in North America and Europe have a proven track record of delivering solutions that work. More information about CTG is available on the Web at www.ctg.com. About Manhattan Associates Manhattan Associates, Inc., is the global leader in providing extended supply chain execution solutions. We enable operational excellence through real-time collaboration, execution, and optimization. Our solutions leverage state-of-the-art technologies; innovative practices; and our domain expertise to enhance performance, profitability, and competitive advantage. Manhattan Associates has licensed more than 800 customers representing 1,100 facilities worldwide, which include some of the world's leading manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. For more information about Manhattan Associates, visit www.manh.com. Today's news release, along with CTG news releases for the past year, is available on the Web at www.ctg.com. |
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