ES3 Chooses Collaborative Logistics Solution from Elogex for Multi-firm Grocery Distribution
Elogex Provides Power Required to Support Unique JIT Approach
Charlotte, NC - June 26, 2002 - Elogex Inc., a leading provider of collaborative logistics solutions, today announced that ES3, LLC, a channel-neutral supply chain management services firm dedicated to the food industry, has selected the Elogex solution as its complete platform for inbound and outbound transportation activities. As a pioneer in applying proprietary just-in-time (JIT) inventory processes and systems to the grocery supply chain, ES3 found the Elogex solution to be the only offering that could satisfy its need to dynamically optimize and monitor logistics activities across multiple manufacturers, carriers and retailers.
“Our vision is to become the high service AND low cost supply chain conduit between the manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the grocery industry,” stated Geoff Davis, Executive Vice President of Operations. “Elogex allows us to deliver on our promises of 24-hour order response times and lower economic order quantities by managing supply chains for multiple companies on a single platform.”
ES3 will implement the Elogex solution as the foundation for optimizing inbound and outbound transportation at its York, PA distribution facility. When complete, it will be the world’s largest grocery warehouse. This facility employs the most advanced supply chain technology available for collaborative logistics and distribution center automation.
“It was critical for us to select a partner who could support our growing volume and execute across our clientele,” added Ron Wright, President of ES3. “Elogex was the logical choice based on its experience handling high transaction volumes for retail and manufacturing clients as well as its ability to demonstrate multi-firm optimization.”
ES3 joins other food industry leaders including Hannaford Bros., The Kroger Company, Shaw’s Supermarkets, and Winn-Dixie Stores who have recently selected Elogex. “With ES3 we continue to make measurable progress toward our goal of becoming the industry-standard logistics solution for the food vertical,” stated Travis Parsons, Elogex President and CEO. “As a significant influencer in the flow of grocery product from supplier to retailer, ES3 will further accelerate the adoption of collaborative logistics technology. We’re looking forward to supporting ES3’s exciting venture.”
Both Elogex and ES3 are focused on rapidly delivering the benefits of collaborative logistics. Elogex will provide ES3 with end-to-end transportation management capabilities from shipment planning through freight payment including real-time visibility and online appointment scheduling. Given its Internet-native architecture, the Elogex solution will be accessible to ES3 facilities, trade partners and transportation service providers through a Web browser, providing complete operational synchronization and transportation collaboration without the limitations of traditional single-enterprise transportation software.
About ES3, LLC
ES3 has redesigned the consumer packaged goods supply chain from the ground up by fundamentally changing the way that products move from manufacturer to market. ES3 provides the industry with the scale, technology and expertise necessary to realize savings from a collaborative, just-in-time distribution solution. ES3`s state-of-the-art facility in York will deliver multi-manufacturer consolidated orders to customers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions within 24 hours by utilizing electronic information exchange (EDI, XML or direct machine-to-machine communications) and automation. Manufacturers and their customers have real-time visibility to inventory and are able to monitor shipments from end-to-end through ES3’s web-based reporting and proprietary supply chain systems. For more information please visit www.es3.com or call 603-354-6104.
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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