Manhattan Associates Launches Supply Chain Solutions for Retail
First Company to Offer the Complete Footprint for Supply Chain Planning and Execution
ATLANTA – January 16, 2006 – Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), announced its supply chain solutions strategy for fulfilling the planning and execution needs of retailers. Through this initiative, retailers can utilize Manhattan Associates` Integrated Planning Solutions™ and Integrated Logistics Solutions™ to solve the specific challenges they face in today`s demand-driven supply chain.
As the only solutions provider to offer the complete footprint for supply chain management, Manhattan Associates addresses the comprehensive needs of retailers of all sizes. Operating on a common business platform, the company`s traditional execution offering has expanded to include Advanced Planning, Replenishment and Demand Forecasting. Manhattan Associates` Supply Chain Solutions help retailers:
• Utilize a common demand forecast across both planning and execution;
• Optimize warehouse operations including labor, slotting and performance;
• Create merchandise plans by channel and across channels;
• Manage private labels, collaborating with trading partners worldwide;
• Run an efficient transportation network for both inbound and outbound transportation from planning and procurement to execution; and
• Handle forecasting and replenishment for both stores and distribution centers in one solution.
"O`Reilly Auto is committed to offering the best combination of price and quality provided with the highest possible service level and having parts that our customers need, in-stock, is essential for us," said Greg Beck, vice president of purchasing at O`Reilly Auto Parts. "Manhattan Associates helps us do this with their industry-leading planning and execution solutions. As the only solutions provider to offer the complete footprint for supply chain management, Manhattan Associates will continue to help us meet our needs in the future."
Today`s market is becoming increasingly complex and competitive for retailers of all sizes. Large, multi-channel retailers can no longer operate selling channels as individual silos. In order to optimize their supply chain they must have visibility by channel and across channels. Smaller, niche retailers are faced with the pressures of having small margins for error, less resources and new competition entering the market each and every day. Manhattan Associates` solutions help companies of all sizes address these challenges.
Manhattan Associates` Demand Forecasting solution can be implemented stand alone or as an integrated part of an overall planning and execution strategy. This solution allows retailers to utilize a common demand forecast across both planning and execution so retailers can better plan inventory needs, determine labor and transportation requirements and predict slow moving items. With the ability to adjust operations to actual demand, companies can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their operations.
With Manhattan Associates` Advanced Planning solutions—including Financial, Item, Assortment, Promotion, Catalog and Web Planning—retailers can plan and monitor measures and attributes specific to each selling channel. This visibility allows information to flow seamlessly and enables smarter buying, consistent pricing and improved vendor relations across channels.
With the dynamic logistics capabilities of Manhattan Associates` Transportation Management solutions, retailers can optimize their end-to-end transportation needs. These solutions help companies plan, procure and execute the entire transportation network—across modes and around the globe.
"The integration of the former Evant`s strong demand-driven retail planning and replenishment into Manhattan`s supply chain execution platform establishes a powerful platform of enterprise functionality for thought-leading retailers," said AMR Research, a provider of independent analysis and actionable advice to supply chain and technology executives worldwide1.
Manhattan Associates is helping companies develop a demand-driven supply chain. By doing this, companies can improve communication, visibility and decision making. In November, Chain Store Age and Retail Forward awarded 44 retailers who have sustained a high level of performance over the last three years. Over half the high performance retailers are Manhattan Associates` customers. And recently, AMR Research ranked the top 25 Supply Chain companies based on their ability to achieve this. Thirty-six percent are Manhattan Associates` customers with two being the largest retailers in the world.
"Manhattan Associates is dedicated to helping retailers make their supply chains more efficient and effective to meet customer expectations," said Pete Sinisgalli, Manhattan Associates` president and chief executive officer. "With our broad and deep solution footprint for supply chain management and our focused commitment to this market, we continue to make advancements and deliver solutions that today`s companies need."
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.
1August 2005 Alert, "Manhattan Acquires Evant: The Race To Lead in Retail Software Accelerates"
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