Nu Skin Smoothes Supply Chain Execution with Elogex
Consumer Goods Manufacturer Gains Visibility and Immediate Control of
Inbound Shipments after Rapid 30-Day Implementation
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--April 4, 2002--Elogex Inc., a leading provider of collaborative logistics
solutions, announced today that Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS), a
global direct selling company, has successfully implemented the Elogex
transportation management solution.
Nu Skin went "live" with the system a mere four weeks after contract
signing. A global provider of premium personal care products, dietary
supplements and nutritional systems, Nu Skin is already enjoying the
benefits of increased shipment visibility and transportation process
automation.
Improved internal collaboration across key business units and
departments is the first goal in Nu Skin`s collaborative logistics
initiative. "We`re using the Elogex solution to bridge the procurement
and transportation silos across our global operation to drive real-time
decision making," says Brad Morris, Vice President of Logistics at Nu
Skin. "By sharing real-time information on logistics activities across
our entire enterprise, we will achieve greater control of our supply
chain, helping us to reduce safety stock and increase customer
satisfaction."
The second goal involves collaboration on a global basis with
suppliers and our local offices in over 30 markets around the world.
"When all phases of the implementation are complete, Nu Skin will use
the Elogex system across all of our divisions and supplier base," added
Morris. "Visibility will be extended to our international offices
providing them with information on their orders from inception through
receipt." To complete the cycle, the Elogex system will be integrated
with Nu Skin`s SAP system to receive orders and return freight payment
information for settlement.
Nu Skin has completed the initial phase of the Elogex system
implementation, which includes online routing, load tendering,
appointment scheduling and event management. Instead of worrying about
every shipment required to support almost $1 billion in annual sales, Nu
Skin managers can now focus on the exceptions using the proactive alerts
provided by Elogex.
Key suppliers are joining Nu Skin`s collaborative initiative by
tendering inbound shipments based on the Nu Skin routing instructions
and then providing updated shipping information. This complete inbound
visibility empowers Nu Skin to adjust the flow of inventory based on the
most accurate shipment status available. Carriers or suppliers can even
schedule delivery appointments directly with Nu Skin via the Internet,
eliminating phone calls and streamlining dock operations.
"We are very proud to provide significant benefits to Nu Skin only a
month after beginning the implementation," says Travis Parsons,
President and CEO of Elogex. "More importantly, our collaborative
logistics solution will help Nu Skin to quickly reach their ultimate
goals of increased supply chain control, reduced safety stock and
increased customer satisfaction."
About Nu Skin Enterprises
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. is a global direct selling company
operating in more than 30 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and
the Asia Pacific region. The company sells consumer products and
services from three divisions. The Nu Skin division markets premium
quality face, body, and hair care products. The Pharmanex division is a
science-based developer and marketer of nutritional supplements. The Big
Planet division markets technology-based products and services and
operates a PEO.
About Elogex, Inc.
Elogex serves an exclusive client roster in the food, grocery and
consumer good industries that has grown frustrated with the limitations
of traditional transportation management solutions. By providing the
only complete platform available for collaborative logistics, Elogex
enables organizations to finally benefit from enterprise-wide logistics
synergy. Elogex customers can automate inbound and outbound
transportation across all divisions within their organization and
beyond, while simultaneously monitoring logistics events. Passionate
about helping clients avoid lengthy and expensive implementations,
Elogex delivers its solution via an ASP model. For more information
please visit our website at www.elogex.com or call 866-302-1936.
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