DSC Logistics Chooses RedPrairie Workforce Performance Management Solution to Enhance Labor Efficiency; Leading Supply Chain Management Company Will Implement RedPrairie Solution at Multiple Sites for Cost Savings and Improved Customer Service.WAUKESHA, Wis adv. 1. Certainly; really; indeed. v. t. 1. To think; to suppose; to imagine; - used chiefly in the first person sing. present tense, I wis. See the Note under Ywis. . -- RedPrairie Corporation, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that enable business process transformation, announced today that 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 selected its DLx(R) 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 and customer service throughout their distribution network. DSC Logistics, a leading supply chain management company with a nationwide network, plans to implement the RedPrairie solution at all of its Logistics Centers. DSC Logistics, who provides logistics solutions and services to many well-known companies including Kellogg's, Unilever, Yamaha, Georgia-Pacific and Kimberly-Clark, chose RedPrairie DLx Labor to improve workforce efficiency by increasing direct labor performance and reducing non-productive time. "We will continue to provide our customers the best workforce, facilities and technology to manage the distribution of their products efficiently. 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. Heller continued, "The third party logistics marketplace is highly competitive with significant cost pressure. Efficiency is already high, so it's difficult to make dramatic improvements without investing in new technology. We chose RedPrairie because their labor management package is more robust than their competitors, and more importantly, they best understand the challenges of the third party logistics marketplace." 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, RedPrairie is able to tell "how" a task should be completed to maximize productivity. Discrete standards are then applied, which quantify Quantify - A performance analysis tool from Pure Software. individual moves at a finite finite - compact level to determine actual job standards. "We are currently celebrating DSC's 45th anniversary," says Jon Fieldman, vice president enterprise integration and chief information officer, "and this is another great example of how DSC continues to invest in the future. We continuously seek to make smarter, faster decisions to serve our customers. The labor management initiative is totally in keeping with our Mission: 'To achieve customer business goals by managing change and information in the supply chain.' Our due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. team, which included representatives from engineering, process, HR, IT and operations, did a great job and agreed that RedPrairie was our best choice. We expect a significant increase in labor force productivity from the RedPrairie solution across our network," says Fieldman. RedPrairie Company Leader John Jazwiec comments, "DSC Logistics has won awards for the quality and service of their distribution centers. The fact that a company with such a well-run distribution network would choose RedPrairie to gain additional efficiency is a big compliment Not to be confused with Complement. Compliment may be
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 operations, 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. RedPrairie, DigitaLogistix and DLx are registered trademarks of RedPrairie Corporation. (C) 2005 RedPrairie Corporation. All Rights Reserved. |
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