Dole Fresh Flowers Breaks New Ground by Implementing EXE Technologies` EXceed
Improvements in Inventory Accuracy and Availability Expected to Increase Company`s Speed-to-Market
Dallas, Texas—June 19, 2001 – EXE Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEE), a leading supply chain execution solutions provider, announced today that Dole Fresh Flowers has selected EXE`s EXceedTM software to increase speed-to-market, increase inventory accuracy and improve customer service. Dole Fresh Flowers, a division of Dole Food Company, Inc. (NYSE: DOL) and among the first in its industry to implement a warehouse management system (WMS), is the world`s largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh cut flowers.
"Our challenge is to deliver unparalleled quality, service and value to the customer and extend the time of consumer enjoyment," said Ron Szalla, Director of Supply Chain Development, Dole Fresh Flowers. "To enhance our leadership in the market place, we needed a fulfillment solution that could help us build a responsive logistics network as well as take some of the complexity out of our distribution processes. We found that EXE`s EXceed addresses the unique fulfillment requirements of our business and will allow us to move from a highly manual process to a disciplined and systematic solution. In simple terms, when managing a perishable product, we always need to know how much and where."
According to Szalla, Dole Fresh Flowers chose EXE for its advanced technology platform, flexibility, scalability and its desire for a best-of-breed WMS provided by a recognized leader in the industry. EXceed will accommodate the varied demands of Dole Fresh Flowers` central distribution center by streamlining order management, receiving, stocking, rotation, allocation, picking, shipping, labor management, inventory management and reporting processes.
"A major floral distributor like Dole has unique requirements that must be addressed successfully in order to move large volumes of perishable product," said Ray Hood, chief executive officer, EXE Technologies. "An efficient supply chain will allow Dole Fresh Flowers to focus on its customers` requirements ensuring them prompt delivery and a highly satisfactory experience as well as to improve competitive advantage as they minimize time-to-market through EXceed`s rich functionality."
About Dole Fresh Flowers
Dole Fresh Flowers is the largest fresh flower grower in the world and the leading marketer and distributor of floral products. Internet sales are also offered at flowernet.com. For further information regarding Dole Fresh Flowers, contact Scott Greenwood at 305-594-4300.
About EXE Technologies, Inc.
EXE Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEE) is a leading provider of fulfillment, warehousing and distribution software for e-commerce and traditional distribution channels. EXE`s software allows companies to use the Internet and traditional communication methods to efficiently manage and control the flow of inventory throughout the supply chain. Companies use EXE`s software to reduce distribution costs and increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. EXE provides global service and support for its software from established facilities 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.
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