CARY, N.C., June 15 -- Supply Chain Intelligence, an innovative provider of logistics optimization systems, announces that Hannaford Bros. Co. has successfully deployed Supply Chain Intelligence`s Outbound Shipment Intelligence™ system across their enterprise to improve their transportation function. Hannaford, a leading supermarket chain in New England, and subsidiary of Delhaize America, deployed the system on a central server at their corporate headquarters but is being operated by Hannaford Trucking Co. representatives at the distribution centers using standard web browsers, giving users at Delhaize`s Kash n` Karry facility in Plant City, FL the same access to the system as users at the South Portland, ME facility.
Hannaford chose Supply Chain Intelligence`s solution after an extensive review process in part because of the ease of use, flexibility to address different processes at each distribution center, and the ability to reduce overall transportation costs. "Hannaford ran us through the wringer to ensure that we were the right long-term business partner. It was a grueling process, but in the end, Hannaford saw the commitment of our staff and the capability of our system to improve their transportation operations," says Karl Hatt, Vice President, Logistics Systems, Supply Chain Intelligence. "The grocery industry has very unique demands from a routing & scheduling system, revolving around separate perishable and dry service windows, master-scheduled versus dynamic routes, and routes that need to strongly adhere to target delivery times. Outbound Shipment Intelligence™ addresses these concerns in an efficient and flexible manner."
"We`ve been looking for a new system for several years to replace our aging system, but hadn`t found one that matched our needs until we scrutinized Supply Chain Intelligence`s system," says Pam Goode, Manager, Transportation Support Systems, Hannaford. "Not only does OSI™ meet our immediate needs, but with the what-if capabilities resident in the system, we can model and refine our delivery mechanism to reduce transportation costs, and also improve our service to the stores."
About Hannaford Bros. Co.
Hannaford Bros. Co., based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 122 supermarkets and food and drug combination stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Massachusetts. These stores operate under the Hannaford name. Hannaford employs more than 21,000 associates. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delhaize America, Inc. which in turn is owned by Delhaize Group (NYSE:DEG) of Brussels, Belgium. For more information, visit http://www.hannaford.com/ .
About Supply Chain Intelligence
Headquartered in Cary, NC, Supply Chain Intelligence is a logistics software company focused on achieving broad-scale supply chain optimization. The Intelligence Suite(TM) is a modular system that allows for a component-based implementation process so that customers gain efficiencies and confidence through each phase of the implementation.
CONTACT:
Karl Hatt
Supply Chain Intelligence
1-919-342-4740
Karl.Hatt@scintelligence.com
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