JDA Software Chairs Consortium Focused on Demand Chain Optimization; Capgemini, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, JDA and Microsoft Join JDA Customers to Define and Validate Profit Potential of Next-Generation Solutions.SCOTTSDALE Scottsdale, city (1990 pop. 130,069), Maricopa co., central Ariz.; settled in 1895 by Winfield Scott, inc. 1951. It is a resort and retirement center in the Phoenix metropolitan area. , Ariz. -- JDA JDA Japan Defense Agency JDA Joint Development Agreement JDA Janne da Arc (band) JDA Joint Duty Assignment JDA Jerusalem Development Authority JDA Jovian Detention Authority (gaming) (R) Software Group Inc. (Nasdaq: JDAS) announced that it will chair the newly formed Demand Optimization Demand optimization is the application of processes and tools to maximise return on sales. This usually involves the application of mathematical modelling techniques using computer software. Council (DOC See doc file and docs. 1. Doc - Directed Oc 2. doc - /dok/ Common spoken and written shorthand for "documentation". Often used in the plural "docs" and in the construction "doc file" (i.e. documentation available on-line). ), a global consortium committed to identifying and researching advance science and profitable practices to influence next-generation demand chain management solutions. In the first quarter 2006, leaders in retail, wholesale and distribution joined JDA and DOC sponsors Capgemini Capgemini (Euronext: CAP) is a major French company, one of the world's largest information technology, management consulting, outsourcing and professional services companies with a staff of 75,000 operating in 30 countries. , Hewlett-Packard See HP. Hewlett-Packard - (HP) Hewlett-Packard designs, manufactures and services electronic products and systems for measurement, computation and communications. The company's products and services are used in industry, business, engineering, science, medicine and , Intel and Microsoft (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, www.microsoft.com) The most successful and influential software company. Microsoft's software and Intel's hardware pioneered the PC and revolutionized the computer industry. for the inaugural DOC meeting. Together with JDA Chief Science Advisor Steve Graves Steve Graves (b. April 7, 1964 in Trenton, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey left wing. He spent his junior career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL before being selected in the second round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, 41st overall, by the Edmonton Oilers. , Ph.D., an MIT Sloan School of Management The MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the five schools of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. It is one of the world's leading business schools, conducting research and teaching in finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, professor, participants prioritized 2006 initiatives based on the level of growth, revenue and business execution improvements each could deliver. E[acute accent acute accent n. A mark (´) indicating: a. that a vowel is close or tense, as é in French été. b. that a vowel or syllable has a high or rising pitch, as in Chinese or Ancient Greek. c. ]According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. David J David J. Haskins (b. April 24, 1957, in Northampton, England) is a British alternative rock musician. He was the bassist for the seminal gothic rock band Bauhaus. Life and work . Johnston Johnston, town (1990 pop. 26,542), Providence co., N central R.I., a suburb of Providence; inc. 1759. Among its manufactures are jewelry, textiles, and fabricated metals. Johnston is the home of several insurance companies. , JDA's vice president of 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. and allocation The apportionment or designation of an item for a specific purpose or to a particular place. In the law of trusts, the allocation of cash dividends earned by a stock that makes up the principal of a trust for a beneficiary usually means that the dividends will be treated as solutions, JDA initiated the DOC to partner with its customers and business alliances to identify the most pressing real-world opportunities in the demand chain that will generate the greatest value and return on investment for its customers. Executives from Ace Hardware Corp., Casino casino or cassino (both: kəsē`nō). 1 Card game played with a full deck by two to four players. Its origins are obscure though it probably traces back to the Italian game of Scopa. Group, Corporate Express, Grupo Elektra Grupo Elektra is a Mexican financial and retail corporation owned by Grupo Salinas. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (EKT), the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (ELEKTRA*) and on the Spanish Stock Market Latibex (XEKT). , Henkel Henkel KGaA (ISIN: DE0006048432, ISIN: DE0006048408) is an international household products company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company has four business sectors operating in three strategic areas: Home Care Consumer Adhesives, Henry Schein Henry Schein Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in Melville, New York. It is a distributor of healthcare products and services primarily to office-based healthcare practitioners in the North American and European markets. The Company operates in two business segments. Inc., Maurice Maurice, Byzantine emperor Maurice (môr`ĭs), c.539–602, Byzantine emperor (582–602). He was a successful general when, on his deathbed, Tiberius II, his father-in-law and the successor of Justin II, proclaimed him Sporting Goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport , Meijer Meijer (Dutch, IPA: /ˈmaɪər/) is a regional American hypermarket chain that was founded in 1934 and is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. and Rite Aid Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is a United States retailer and pharmacy chain, operating over 5,000 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. Corp. have joined the DOC. A prime reason that these JDA customers joined was to influence the strategic direction of the JDA Portfolio(R) demand chain products that support their companies. E[acute accent]"Driving profits and delivering excellent customer service requires maintaining optimum inventory levels throughout the demand chain. Retailers, manufacturers and wholesale-distributors are looking to more accurately predict their customers' product preferences while migrating to more complex distribution and delivery methods," said Johnston. "While today's technologies have improved and 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. our customers' ability to execute on these changes, the next generation of solutions need to take them further, faster." E[acute accent]DOC Tackles Optimizing Promotions, Safety Stock, Product Flow E[acute accent]With the goal of influencing future solution design, the DOC will validate To prove something to be sound or logical. Also to certify conformance to a standard. Contrast with "verify," which means to prove something to be correct. For example, data entry validity checking determines whether the data make sense (numbers fall within a range, numeric data the potential of advanced science and profitable practices in an academic research environment using actual customer data from DOC members. They will initially focus on developing advanced methods for: E[acute accent]--Profitably predicting and managing promotions. E[acute accent]--Determining the level and placement of safety stock at all points in an enterprise. E[acute accent]--Optimizing the flow of products throughout a complex distribution network. E[acute accent]Commenting on the importance of these key areas, Brian Girouard, Capgemini's Global Consumer Products & Retail Segment leader, said, "It was refreshing to witness the level of collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. exhibited in the inaugural session of the DOC. From the start, the intent was for retailers, distributors and manufacturers to jointly discover better approaches to predicting and handling the effects of variable demand. These executives are highly motivated mo·ti·vate tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel. mo to see the ideas generated by this Council embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. into future releases of the JDA offerings." E[acute accent]DOC Members Gain Value from First Session E[acute accent]The first meeting was held at the Accelerated Solutions Environment(R) center at Capgemini's facilities in Cambridge, Mass. DOC participants commented on the value of sharing different views on improving demand forecasting and other processes in an environment conducive con·du·cive adj. Tending to cause or bring about; contributive: working conditions not conducive to productivity. See Synonyms at favorable. to frank discussion. E[acute accent]"I am pleased that we were able to clearly define the Council's structure and business model," said Paul Hanko, vice president, supply chain for Rite Aid. "I found it valuable that the DOC's initial direction was defined in such a unique, collaborative environment that challenged all of us to expand our thinking and consider new opportunities." E[acute accent]About JDA Software JDA Software Group, Inc. is a demand and supply chain partner to the world’s leading retailers, manufacturers and suppliers and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. History Jim Armstrong, co-founded the U.S.-based JDA Software in 1985. E[acute accent]JDA(R) Software Group Inc. is the global leader in helping more than 4,900 retail, manufacturing and wholesale customers in 60 countries realize real demand chain results. By capitalizing on its market position and financial strength, JDA commits significant resources to advancing the JDA Portfolio(R) suite of demand chain solutions. JDA Portfolio software enables high-performance planning, promoting, flowing, pricing, managing and selling of finished goods from the supplier warehouse to the consumer. With offices in major cities around the world, JDA employs the industry's most experienced demand chain experts to develop, deliver and support its solutions. For more information, visit www.jda.com, e-mail info@jda.com or call 800-479-7382. E[acute accent]Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : See attached Demand Optimization Council member biographies. E[acute accent]We do not believe this press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Nevertheless, if remarks in this press release are considered to be "forward-looking" or to have forward-looking implications (such as our expectation that the DOC's ideas will be incorporated into future releases of our products), we would remind our investors and prospective investors that future events may involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the fact that our development plans may change, and budgets and resources may not allow for the incorporation of the DOC's ideas into our products. Other risks and uncertainties that may affect our business are detailed from time to time in the "Risks Factors" section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. We undertake no obligation to update information in this release. E[acute accent]"JDA" and "JDA Portfolio" are trademarks or registered trademarks of JDA Software Group Inc. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name "JDA" is a trademark and/or property of JDA Software Group Inc.
Demand Optimization Council (DOC)
Facts and Member Biographies
Goal To identify and research advance science and
profitable practices in an academic
environment to influence next-generation
demand chain management solutions
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Chair/founder JDA Software Group
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Sponsors Capgemini, Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Microsoft
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Chief Science Advisor Stephen C. Graves, Ph.D., a professor at MIT's
Sloan School of Management, and renowned
authority in the field of supply chain
optimization.
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Members Executives from Ace Hardware Corp, Casino
Group, Corporate Express, Grupo Elektra,
Henkel Consumer Adhesives, Henry Schein Inc.,
Maurice Sporting Goods, Meijer Inc. and Rite
Aid Corp.
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Inaugural Meeting February 7 - 8, 2006, at the Accelerated
Solutions Environment center at Capgemini's
facilities in Cambridge, Mass.
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2006 Initiatives Develop advanced methods for these key areas:
-- Profitably predicting and managing
promotions
-- Determining the level and placement of
safety stock at all points in an enterprise
-- Optimizing the flow of products throughout
a complex distribution network.
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Member Bios -- Brian Bastock, vice president of supply
chain management, Henkel Consumer Adhesives
Inc. (HCA) -- Bastock is directly responsible
for strategic procurement, inventory and
materials management, as well as all demand
planning activities. Prior to this role he
served as HCA's director of customer
logistics, responsible for distribution,
customer service, transportation and
development of collaborative relationships
with HCA's customers. Prior to joining HCA in
1997, Bastock served in several operations
and marketing roles for Roadway Services Inc.
-- Jean-Luc Galzi, chief information officer,
Casino Group, and president of Casino
Information Technology -- Galzi joined the
Casino Group as CIO in 1999 and had previously
spent the major part of his career in IT
within the airline business where he has been
heavily involved in operations research in the
area of demand forecast and revenue
management." In addition to Galzi, Marie-
Christine Jacob, Casino's director forecasts
supply chain, participated in the first
meeting.
-- Paul Hanko, Rite Aid Corp. -- Hanko has
more than 20 years of Inventory Management and
Supply Chain experience and has spent the past
10 years at Rite Aid. Hanko is responsible
for all DC replenishment at Rite Aid, both
pharmaceutical and front end merchandise, and
store allocations. Prior to joining Rite Aid
he served in a number of roles at retailers
Staples, Ames, and McCrory's, including
director planning and allocation and director
of replenishment.
-- Greg Lenard, Directory Supply Chain
Merchandising, Ace Hardware Corp. -- Lenard
has more than 25 years of supply chain
experience with Ace and has served in
numerous roles including director of inventory
management. Prior to Ace, Lenard worked for
Newark Electronics as purchasing manager and
was responsible for installing the IBM
Inforem stock replenishment system.
-- Carlos Morales, director of supply chain,
Grupo Elektra -- Morales has more than 10
years experience in information technology and
retail. He joined Grupo Elektra in 1999 and
has held several positions in the areas of
distribution, replenishment and logistics
within Latin America's leading specialty
retailer and financial services company. In
addition to Morales, Lorena Munoz, planning
manager, participated in the first DOC
meeting.
-- Tom Nakfoor, vice president merchandise
planning & supply chain, Meijer Inc. --
Nakfoor has been with Meijer for more than 27
years. He has held a variety of positions
directing multiple distribution centers and
distribution operations for dry grocery,
perishables, general merchandise and cross
docked products. He currently has executive
responsibility for merchandise planning,
replenishment and inventory performance and
supply chain planning.
-- Michael Olshansky, chief technology
officer, Maurice Sporting Goods -- Olshansky
overseas a cross functional team that ensures
the continued development and enhancement of
Maurice Sporting Goods (MSG) supply chain
infrastructure and technology. MSG's core
values and mission statement revolves around
ensuring an optimal supply chain to MSG's
customers base, including Wal-Mart's, The
Sports Authority, Dick's, and Sears/Kmart,
and vendor community.
-- Paul Rose, vice president of corporate
inventory management, Henry Schein Inc. --
Rose joined Henry Schein in 2001 serving in
his current capacity. He is responsible for
Corporate Inventory Management, Corporate
Brand Development, Supply Chain,
Transportation and EDI. Prior to 2001, Paul
was employed by E3 Shared Services, and prior
to that Neuman Distributors, serving in the
capacities of general manager and group vice
president, respectively.
-- Ron Zientarski, vice president of
purchasing and inventory management, Corporate
Express -- Zientarski has 20 years of supply
chain experience with the last 10 at Corporate
Express. He has implemented both regional and
central purchasing models in his last three
organizations. At Corporate Express, he helped
establish an inbound program supported by five
regional stocking /cross dock facilities to
provide freight and inventory cost savings for
both import and domestic product.
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