ATLANTA – January 17, 2006 – Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), today announced that Mervyns, a leading promotional neighborhood department store, has selected the Company’s Integrated Logistics Solutions™ as part of the retailer’s total IT upgrade. Mervyns chose Manhattan Associates’ supply chain execution solutions—including Warehouse Management, Trading Partner Management, Labor Management and Performance Management—for deployment at its two distribution centers in California. Together, these Integrated Logistics Solutions will help Mervyns increase control of its supply chain, boost operational performance and enhance proactive business decisions using real-time information.
“Mervyns selected Manhattan Associates because of its expertise and experience in retail and its ability to meet our aggressive timetable,” said Kurt Streitz, senior vice president and chief information officer at Mervyns. “The team understood our business, and the company’s solutions offered the retail-specific functionality we needed—straight out of the box.”
The project is part of Mervyns` overall strategy to replace all of its IT systems at one time—including supply chain solutions as well as financial, merchandising and point-of-sale applications. Manhattan Associates’ Warehouse Management solution will play a critical role in Mervyns’ strategy. By transforming the retailer’s two warehouse facilities into efficient flow-through environments, where goods arriving from manufacturers can be shipped directly to stores from the receiving dock, the solution will help Mervyns save time and keep its stores stocked.
Mervyns will utilize Manhattan Associates’ Trading Partner Management to collaborate with its more than 2,000 vendors via the Internet including accessing their advance ship notices (ASNs) and optimizing the flow-through of goods. With the alerting and reporting capabilities of Manhattan Associates’ Performance Management, managers will be able to make informed decisions using real-time information on logistics activities. Manhattan Associates’ Labor Management solution will help the retailer monitor labor performance to optimize resources and identify areas of operational improvement.
“Mervyns is demonstrating its commitment to quality with its IT investment and its commitment and dedication to replace all of its systems at one time,” said Jeff Mitchell, Manhattan Associates` executive vice president, Americas. “They chose our best-of-breed solutions because of the long-term value and lower total cost of ownership they provide. Ultimately, they will help Mervyns scale as its business continues to grow to continue to meet its customers’ needs.”
About Mervyns
Mervyns LLC, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a family-friendly promotional neighborhood department store offering trend-right fashions and home décor for the entire family at affordable prices. With 190 locations in 10 states, Mervyns has a well-earned reputation for its extensive selection of national and private-label fashions and housewares. Community giving has been a cornerstone of the company’s business since 1949, with a focus on improving the lives of children and families by giving back to educational programs in its communities. For a list of store locations, or for additional information, visit Mervyns’ Web site at www.mervyns.com.
About Manhattan Associates, Inc.
Manhattan Associates 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.
Back...
