DSC Enhances Labor Efficiency Using Workforce Performance Management Tools; DSC To Implement RedPrarie Technology at All Facilities.CHICAGO Chicago, city, United States Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837. -- DSC (1) (Digital Signal Controller) A microcontroller and DSP combined on the same chip. It adds the interrupt-driven capabilities normally associated with a microcontroller to a DSP, which typically functions as a continuous process. See microcontroller and DSP. Logistics, a leading supply chain management company with a nationwide network, has partnered with RedPrairie Corporation, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that enable business process transformation, to implement RedPrairie's DLx Labor Workforce Performance Management (WPM wpm abbr. words per minute wpm words per minute Noun 1. wpm - the rate at which words are produced (as in speaking or typing) words per minute ) solution to improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance customer service throughout its distribution network. DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. Logistics plans to implement the RedPrairie solution at all of its Logistics Centers. RedPrairie DLx Labor will help DSC Logistics improve labor productivity by tracking the efficiency of individual tasks and driving operational improvement. Instead of simply measuring efficiency, DSC will know how a task should be completed to maximize productivity, thereby increasing direct labor performance and reducing non-productive time. The company expects a significant increase in productivity as a result of implementing this technology. "The RedPrairie solution will help us make gains in productivity that will improve our cost structure for our customers," said Ken Heller, vice president, new operations development for DSC Logistics. "We chose RedPrairie because their labor management package is the most robust in the industry, and more importantly, they best understand the challenges of the third party logistics marketplace." "DSC Logistics provides exceptionally efficient facilities for their customers," commented RedPrairie company leader John Jazwiec. "And with the competitive nature of the third party logistics marketplace we are pleased to implement RedPrairie technology to further enhance DSC's cost and efficiency advantages." About DSC Logistics DSC Logistics, a leading supply chain management company with a nationwide network, focuses on supply chain capabilities that are adaptable a·dapt·a·ble adj. Capable of adapting or of being adapted. a·dapt  a·bil , versatile and based on changing customer needs. DSC services include supply chain analysis and design, strategic solutions-based consulting, business process integration, process improvement and management of logistics operation, such as warehousing, transportation, packaging and fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. . In today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. environment, filled with rapid and unpredictable change, DSC manages change and information in the supply chain by being ready for anything! To learn more, please visit www.dsclogistics.com, call (800) DSC-1960 or email CustomerSolutions@dsc-logistics.com. About RedPrairie Corporation For over 30 years RedPrairie has enabled leading global companies to create competitive advantage through supply chain excellence. RedPrairie's comprehensive technology solutions provide rapid and sustainable return on investment by optimizing the performance of people, places and processes. RedPrairie provides industry-tailored solutions for diverse markets, including 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 and traditional retail, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , high tech / electronics, third party logistics, industrial / wholesale, automotive and service parts, and pharmaceuticals. For additional information, call 1.877.733.7724, or access www.RedPrairie.com. |
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