Grocery Retailer, Somerfield Store Ltd, converts fourth site to latest version of EXceed Fulfill Warehouse Management System
Bristol, England, May 28, 2002 – Global supply chain execution (SCE) leader EXE Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEE) announced today the go-live of a fourth distribution centre using EXE`s advanced warehouse management software at Somerfield Stores Ltd. Part of an aggressive roll-out strategy, the well-known UK retailer expects the warehouse management system (WMS) to be running at 14 of their depots by mid 2004.
Somerfield – which can trace its west country roots back to 1875 - is one of just a handful of players in the world`s most competitive grocery retail market, with over 1,330 stores, 12 million customer visits per week and a 6.8% share of the UK market*. Following a merger with the discount specialist Kwik Save in 1998, the combined company decided to standardise their warehouse operations with a single WMS platform.
"The Kwik Save business was already using and benefiting from the EXceed WMS," comments Roger Hughes, Associate Director in IT at Somerfield. "We saw an opportunity for the combined companies to upgrade to the latest version of EXceed WMS and realise the benefits of enhanced radio frequency and labour standards control."
"In the last year, we`ve upgraded three existing EXceed sites, including our national distribution centre, and replaced an in-house system which was serving the South East area," says Hughes. "We`ve been extremely satisfied with the speed of implementation of the system and know that EXceed will play a major part in our strategy to improve product availability and selection."
"EXE has led the way in grocery retail supply chain systems for many years," commented Steve Smith, EXE`s Managing Director for the UK and Nordics. "We`re delighted that Somerfield has acknowledged the benefits an advanced WMS can drive for their business and have chosen to standardise their operations on the EXceed platform."
* Neilsen Homescan 52 weeks ending to 1 Dec 2001
About Somerfield PLC
The Somerfield Group incorporates the Somerfield and Kwik Save supermarket business units, which together operate over 1,330 stores nationwide. Somerfield`s focus is on its key strength as the UK`s biggest neighbourhood supermarket offering easy to shop convenience in its smaller high street stores with a focus on its fresh food offer, modern ready meals and quality range of wines. Kwik Save operates as a distinct value brand building on its heritage as the nation`s number one discount supermarket offering the biggest brands at lowest prices.
About EXE Technologies, Inc.
EXE Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEE) is a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions that deliver the vital, frontline supply chain intelligence to drive customer execution decisions and processes. EXE`s products and services help customers worldwide reduce inventory and operational costs while increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction. The company provides global service and support from offices located in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For more information about EXE Technologies, Inc., call (214) 775-6000 or visit www.exe.com.
EXE Technologies, EXE and EXceed are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of EXE Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or service marks contained herein are the properties of their respective owners.
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