Manhattan Associates Announces Release of Latest Supply Chain Management Solutions; Enhanced Solutions Mark Major Step Forward for Integrated Supply Chain Planning and Execution Portfolio.ATLANTA -- Leading supply chain solutions provider, 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. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MANH MANH Manhattan Associates, Inc. (stock symbol) ), released its latest set of supply chain management solutions. The company's 2006 Supply Chain Management release is the first commercial release of its supply chain management solution to include both supply chain planning and supply chain execution. This integrated approach to supply chain management--combining planning and execution--is the basis of Manhattan Associates' solutions roadmap. The company is focused on delivering demand-to-consumption solutions that enable companies to: --Shape, predict and respond in a demand-driven environment; --Create information transparency from the manufacturer all the way through to the consumer; --Enable operational agility in supply chains that are evolving or consolidating; --Deliver increased customer responsiveness, even in businesses with multiple channels or short cycle times. In response, leading companies in the retail, 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 , life sciences, food, industrial wholesale, high-tech/electronics, logistics service provider and government markets are turning to Manhattan Associates for their supply chain needs. "When we learned about the enhanced functionality that Manhattan Associates added in this release we knew we would upgrade our current solutions to better compete in today's market," said Drew Wiseman, director of operations, Pearl Drum. "Manhattan Associates has been a trusted advisor for a number of years and we look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that our supply chain is efficient and effective in helping us get goods into the hands of our customers." "American Eagle is excited to be implementing the latest functionality of Manhattan Associates' solutions in its US distribution centers this spring. The primary purpose for the upgrade is to gain functionality in the areas of Transportation Execution and inventory management for warehouse transfers," said Steve Lyman, senior director of logistics, American Eagle. "Additionally, American Eagle looks to optimize this latest version of Warehouse Management to meet its demand to begin distributing merchandise for its new apparel division opening up in 2006. American Eagle plans on using its Ottawa, Kansas Ottawa is a city situated along the Marais des Cygnes River in the central part of Franklin County, located in east-central Kansas, in the central United States. The population was estimated to be 12,597 in the year 2005. distribution center as a multi-division facility, operating on only one instance of Warehouse Management. Keeping our state-of-the-art technology and inventory management in our distribution model consistent and efficient for both divisions within one facility will be a challenge, but one that we will meet through the effective implementation of this upgrade." Manhattan Associates' dedicated research and development and quality assurance team worked more than 75,000 man days on developing the 2006 release. Generally available on Dec. 22, 2005, this release delivers four core capabilities that enable Manhattan Associates' Integrated Logistics Solutions(TM) and Integrated Planning In amphibious operations, the planning accomplished by commanders and staffs of corresponding echelons from parallel chains of command within the amphibious task force. See also amphibious operation; amphibious task force. Solutions(TM) vision: --An expanded solution portfolio that includes a full complement of planning and 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. solutions; --A standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. demand forecasting solution that enables the entire supply chain enterprise to be driven 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. a common demand model; --Integrated Logistics Solutions(TM), built on Microsoft .NET See .NET. , a solution for the mid-market that encompasses newly added Labor Management, Slotting Optimization and Trading Partner Management as well as enhanced Warehouse Management, Transportation Execution, RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. and Performance Management capabilities; --A market-leading Transportation Management solution that includes both inbound and outbound multi-modal capabilities, provides complete fleet and common carrier management--including handling tandem loads--and dynamically optimizes transportation procurement. Manhattan Associates provides solutions for planning, forecasting, replenishment, order management, warehouse management, transportation management, trading partner management, reverse logistics This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. and RFID. These solutions can be implemented in an integrated fashion for a complete supply chain solution or individually as point solutions to address specific business challenges. About Manhattan Associates, Inc. Manhattan Associates(R) is a leading supply chain solutions provider. The company's supply chain planning, supply chain execution, business intelligence and business process platform capabilities enable its more than 1200 customers worldwide to enhance profitability, performance and competitive advantage. For more information, please visit www.manh.com. |
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