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Leading Chinese Pharmaceuticals Retailer and Distributor Lerentang Group Selects Manhattan Associates Press Releases
Manhattan WMS to support existing distribution infrastructure and Lerentang's business expansion plans as it seeks to become a 3PL to China's pharmaceuticals industry SHANGHAI and ATLANTA — February 3, 2010 — Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that Lerentang Group, a leading distributor and retailer of pharmaceutical products based in Shijiazhuang in the Hebei Province of China, has chosen Manhattan's Warehouse Management solution (WMS) as the technology backbone to support its distribution operations serving upstream and downstream customers across China. Lerentang Group also sees the technology investment as critical to its business expansion strategy that will see it offer a specialised third party logistics service to China's pharmaceuticals industry. Following China's unveiling earlier this year of a blueprint for health-care over the next decade, kicking off a reform plan to fix the country's ailing...
Manhattan Associates Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results Press Releases
Download as PDF ATLANTA — February 2, 2010 — Leading supply chain optimization provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today reported fourth quarter 2009 non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.31 compared to $0.26 in the 2008 fourth quarter, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.26 compared to $0.08 in the prior year fourth quarter. The Company posted total fourth quarter revenue of $62.1 million, which was down 18% from overall revenue posted in the same quarter of 2008. Manhattan Associates President and CEO Pete Sinisgalli commented, "Our fourth quarter results include modest year-over-year license revenue growth, reflecting a further rebound in supply chain investments by both existing and new customers. Our competitive win rate was strong in the quarter, and we significantly strengthened our market position through new releases of core solutions on our Supply Chain Process Platform — including Warehouse Management." FOURTH...
Russian Food Distributor Geba Prepares for Business Expansion With Manhattan Associates Press Releases
Siberian food distributor for Kraft, Nestlé and United Confectioners invests in supply chain technology to enhance operational efficiency and improve service levels ST. PETERSBURG and ATLANTA — January 18, 2010 — Global supply chain optimization provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), today announced that regional food distributor Geba has initiated a project to automate its distribution center (DC) in Novosibirsk in Southern Russia, with Manhattan Associates' logistics execution system, Manhattan SCALE™: Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution, providing the technology backbone for its regional fulfilment operation. From the DC in Novosibirsk—the largest City in Siberia and third largest city in Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg—Geba distributes food, confectionery and grocery products for a large number of clients including Cadbury's, Kraft, Nestlé, Shtolverk Rus, Stimorol and United Confectioners. Its...
Manhattan Associates Unveils First Forecasting Method for Intermittent and Seasonal Demand Press Releases
Unified Forecasting Method™ automatically addresses changes in intermittent and seasonal product demand, saving millions in retail inventory costs NEW YORK CITY — January 12, 2010 — Carrying the right amount of inventory is a delicate balance for retailers, who must anticipate the demand for particular products based on seasonal and intermittent market trends throughout the calendar year. Keeping enough inventory on hand to service the demand spikes certainly addresses revenue and customer satisfaction, but ties up capital in slow movers that could be leveraged elsewhere—a significant concern in the current economy where every dollar is important. To address these challenges, Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) has created the Unified Forecasting Method™, an algorithm leveraged within Manhattan's Demand Forecasting solution to automatically sense shifts in market demand and slash wasted inventory based on seasonal and intermittently demanded products....
Manhattan Associates Announces Zero Disappointment Retail(TM) Press Releases
Cross-channel Retailing for the Anytime, Anywhere Consumer NEW YORK CITY — January 11, 2009 — In today's retail landscape, customers expect a single, consistent brand experience across each channel, whether shopping in a physical store, shopping online, calling the call center or just browsing a catalog. Retailers have a challenge to provide whatever customers are looking for in each channel, including a wide array of selection, convenience and return options. If a customer switches channels, a retailer risks losing the sale, as research shows that 50 percent of channel switchers also switch brands. Zero Disappointment Retail™ from Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) enables retailers to leverage supply chain optimization capabilities to present a unified brand across all channels (traditional brick and mortar stores, Internet, catalog and television). The Zero Disappointment Retail approach preserves current systems and investments by providing technology that...
Half Price Books Selects Manhattan Associates to Help Create Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain Press Releases
Manhattan SCALE™ to Streamline Transportation and Distribution Processes ATLANTA — January 7, 2010 — Half Price Books, the nation's largest new and used bookseller, has selected Manhattan SCALE™ (Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution) from Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) to manage its complex distribution process. Featuring more than 100 stores in 16 states, each with its own unique inventory of new and used books, music, movies and games, the discount retailer has tapped Manhattan Associates to create more efficient and environmentally responsible distribution and transportation methods. "The challenge at Half Price Books is that every inventory item is unique—we needed inventory visibility to help stores improve customer service, grow online sales and maximize the value of every book," said J. Eric James, distribution manager, Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc. "As a SmartWay EPA partner, streamlining our...
Manhattan Associates Announces Date for Reporting Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results Press Releases
ATLANTA — Jan. 7, 2010 — Global supply chain optimization provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) will release its fourth quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 after the stock market closes. The press release will be followed by a conference call hosted by Manhattan Associates' senior management at 4:30 p.m. EDT, also on Feb. 2, 2010. Investors are invited to listen to a live Web cast of the conference call through the investor relations section of Manhattan Associates' Web site at www.manh.com. To listen to the live Web cast, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes before the call to download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay can be accessed shortly after the call by dialing +1.800.642.1687 in the U.S. and Canada, or +1.706.645.9291 outside the U.S., and entering the conference identification number 48223822 or via the Web at www.manh.com. The phone replay will be...
Manhattan Associates Earns Key Accolades in AMT Group's 'Annual Top-lists of Business Software in China, 2009' Press Releases
Manhattan named winner in 'Top 10 Business Software in SCM Industry' and 'Top 10 Business Software in Logistics Industry' categories SHANGHAI and ATLANTA — January 5, 2010 — Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) has won the 'Supply Chain Management (SCM) Industry' and 'Logistics Industry' category awards at AMT Group's 'Annual Top-lists of Business Software in China, 2009'. Manhattan was announced winner of the awards following a short-listing of ten leading business software providers in each category. The awards ceremony was held in December at the Sofitel Jinjiang Oriental Pudong Hotel in Shanghai. More than 300 people, including government officials, representatives from end-user organisations in retail, distribution and manufacturing as well as professionals from China's IT industry gathered for the awards ceremony to announce the 2009 winners of these coveted awards. Whilst the global financial crisis has impacted the...
Tingtong Logistics Hails Success of First Phase of Multi-Site Roll-Out of Manhattan Associates Across China Press Releases
Initial roll-out of Manhattan SCALE to first 31 of 58 DCs across China delivers supply chain visibility, operational efficiency and customer service improvements SHANGHAI and ATLANTA — December 14, 2009 — Global supply chain optimization provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that Tingtong Logistics, one of China's leading third-party logistics providers, has completed the first phase of a network-wide roll-out of Manhattan SCALE™: Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution that will see the Manhattan solution implemented at Tingtong distribution centers (DCs) throughout China. The initial phase, comprising 31 of Tingtong's 58 DCs, has already had a major impact on operational efficiency, delivering significant cost savings. Established in 1998 by Tinghsin International Group, Tingtong has today evolved to become one of the largest third-party logistics service providers in China. Leveraging a comprehensive transport and warehousing...
MandMDirect.com Readies Supply Chain for Holiday Season With Manhattan Associates Press Releases
Fashion, lifestyle and sports e-tailer improves inventory control LONDON and ATLANTA — December 10, 2009 — Global supply chain optimization provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), today announced that MandMDirect.com, one of the UK's leading fashion, lifestyle and sports e-tailers, has successfully deployed Manhattan's Warehouse Management solution at its distribution center (DC) in Hereford, U.K. This has resulted in improved stock management and accuracy, less paperwork and, for the first time in the business's 22 year history, the completion of Christmas stock preparation ahead of schedule. MandMDirect.com launched as a call center business, but has evolved into an online retailer as internet shopping has gained in popularity. The company relocated its DC last year and trebled the capacity to 290,000 square feet as part of a two-phase upgrade. The subsequent system deployment enabled MandMDirect.com to transition its fulfilment processes and fully utilise...
Amplifier Turns Up the Volume With Manhattan SCALE(TM) Press Releases
ATLANTA — December 7, 2009 — When Amplifier first launched its business in 2001, it relied on a traditional catalog order fulfillment software package to manage the distribution of inventory for its Internet-based clients, including Despair Inc., The Onion, Rooster Teeth Productions, Penny Arcade, Homestar Runner and LOLCats. Amplifier The company works with its clients to build secure online stores, warehouse inventory and ship orders. It also provides an integrated print-on-demand engine that lets clients offer their fans customizable merchandise such as calendars, cards and posters. As the company grew, the software couldn't keep pace and the company began to search for a supply chain solution that would help the company identify areas of opportunity and revenue growth, improve operations across its enterprise, and deliver a higher level of service to clients. "The solution had to be flexible, responsive, and adaptable to the ever-changing environment of the...
Manhattan Associates Scoops Award for 'Best Supply Chain IT Solution Provider in Asia' Press Releases
Global Supply Chain Council presents award following successful deployment of Manhattan SCALE by leading third-party logistics provider in China SHANGHAI and ATLANTA — December 3, 2009 — Global supply chain optimization provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) has been named 'Best Supply Chain IT Solution Provider in Asia' by a committee of industry professionals from the Global Supply Chain Council. Manhattan Associates received the award for the deployment of its market-leading solution, Manhattan SCALE™: Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution (formerly known as Manhattan ILS) at client Tingtong Logistics, one of China's foremost third-party logistics providers. Manhattan SCALE has helped Tingtong Logistics to significantly increase operational efficiency and deliver impressive cost savings following deployment of the solution at the first 31 of a total of 58 sites across China. Roger Chou, IT Director, Tingtong Logistics, commented, "In a...
Catering Engros Drives Supply Chain Cost Savings, Delivers Sustainability Benefits With Manhattan Associates Press Releases
Danish food distributor makes annual cost savings of DKK1.7 Million through improved stock control and fewer truck journeys COPENHAGEN and ATLANTA — December 2, 2009 — Global supply chain optimisation provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), today announced that Catering Engros, the Danish food distributor, has made annual cost savings of DKK1.7 Million (US$345,000) through improved stock control, fewer truck journeys and a 30 percent productivity improvement in the warehouse following its phased roll-out of Manhattan SCALE™: Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution. Catering Engros had identified it needed a new warehouse management system to handle the growth it was experiencing which had already resulted in the company expanding the size of each of its distribution centres (DCs) by 20 percent. The legacy paper-based system was causing picking errors and reporting inaccurate data regarding stock volumes and location. Manhattan SCALE has been...
Manhattan Associates Celebrates 300th Manhattan SCALE(TM) Go-Live with A.N. Deringer Press Releases
ATLANTA — December 1, 2009 — Manhattan Associates has completed the 300th go-live of its Manhattan SCALE™: Supply Chain Architected for Logistics Execution solution suite with A.N. Deringer, Inc., a leading provider of U.S. Customs brokerage and logistics services. The Manhattan SCALE suite, formerly known as Manhattan ILS, is now live in five Deringer distribution centers—Atlanta, Ga., Buffalo, N.Y., Champlain, N.Y., Hartford, Conn. and Los Angeles, Ca.—only twelve months after the solution was selected. "The quick installation and ease-of-use of Manhattan SCALE was very important to us and to our domestic and international customers," said Steve Burrington, project manager, A. N. Deringer, Inc. "Within weeks of the first go-live, we began to see tangible benefits, more efficient order processing, increased visibility of activity for our customers, significant decrease in technical issues and a leaner, more efficient operation overall....
Multi-Channel Retailer Kiabi Completes Three New Supply Chain Projects with Manhattan Associates Press Releases
With a successful deployment of Manhattan's WMS at a sixth distribution center, a company-wide upgrade to the latest solution release, and integration of a recently acquired store chain, Kiabi's seven year collaboration with Manhattan continues to reap dividends, helping make the retailer's supply chain a key enabler for growth PARIS & ATLANTA — November 30, 2009 — Global supply chain optimization provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that Kiabi, one of France's leading value-clothing fashion retailers, has successfully implemented Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management solution (WMS) at its new 710,000 square foot distribution center (DC) in Lauwin-Planque (Northern France). In addition to this most recent go-live success, Kiabi is in parallel completing two other major projects in conjunction with the Manhattan system. It has upgraded its five other DCs across Europe to the latest version of Manhattan's WMS and it is integrating the...
Halfords Plans Multi-Channel Future With Manhattan Associates Press Releases
Manhattan software chosen for revamped distribution network to support retailer's multi-channel strategy LONDON and ATLANTA — November 18, 2009 — Halfords, the UK's leading retailer for car parts, car enhancement, cycles and travel solutions, has chosen global supply chain optimisation provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), as its technology partner to support its future distribution network. Today's announcement will see Halfords deploy a range of solution components from Manhattan's Distribution Management suite, including Warehouse Management, Labor Management and Slotting Optimization as well as its Supply Chain Intelligence solution, as the retailer seeks to build an optimized fulfilment capability to extend the success of its multi-channel retail operations. Halfords has already launched phase one of its strategy to consolidate and reconfigure its logistics infrastructure, which will result in the opening of a new national distribution center (NDC) in...
IBM Awards Manhattan Associates' Distributed Order Management as "Best ISV Partner Innovation" for WebSphere Commerce Press Releases
Cross-Channel retailing demonstration now featured at IBM Retail Development Environment in Dallas, Texas ATLANTA — November 17, 2009 — Manhattan Associates' (NASDAQ: MANH) Distributed Order Management (DOM) solution received the "Best ISV Partner Innovation" award during the IBM WebSphere Commerce Leadership Summit, held on Sept. 14-17 in Toronto, Canada. DOM, part of Manhattan's Order Lifecycle Management suite within the Manhattan SCOPE® portfolio, is an enterprise order management application capable of capturing an order from any channel in any location and fulfilling it from an extensible supply network. The award recognizes DOM's integration with IBM® WebSphere® Commerce (released as part of WebSphere Commerce 6.0 Feature Pack 5 in April 2009), which provides retailers with a complete stack of cross-channel solutions: WebSphere Commerce for cross-channel marketing and selling, and DOM for order fulfillment from an extended supply network that...
Keystone Distribution Gears Up for Growth With Manhattan Associates Press Releases
Leading logistics services provider upgrades strategic DC with Manhattan Associates' supply chain solutions platform LONDON and ATLANTA — November 9, 2009 — Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that Keystone Distribution UK has completed a successful implementation of Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management solution as part of a supply chain enhancement programme it is undertaking to improve service levels and prime the business for future growth. The project has seen Keystone deploy the Manhattan solution at its 190,000 sq. ft. distribution centre (DC) in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Keystone Distribution UK is a subsidiary of Keystone Foods LLC, which provides food manufacturing and distribution services to a wide range of customers in America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Keystone Distribution UK has set its sights on growing the business while continuing to focus attention on enhancing the already...
Costa Logistics Meets Customer Demand With Manhattan Associates Press Releases
Costa undergoes significant upgrade of Manhattan's Warehouse Management solution to take advantage of core optimisation solutions SYDNEY and ATLANTA — November 2, 2009 — Global supply chain optimisation provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), has announced that Australian customer, Costa Logistics, a leading provider of third party warehousing and distribution services has extended its engagement with the company by undergoing a major upgrade of its entire warehouse management systems. The investment represents just one element within a company-wide IT systems upgrade that Costa Logistics is undertaking. Costa Logistics, which has successfully used Manhattan Associates' Warehouse Management solution (WMS) since 2000, made the decision to upgrade to the latest version of the solution to take advantage of a number of improved core capabilities including enhanced labour management features and improved overall functionality. In addition, the company also wanted...
Chinese Supermarket Chain QKL Stores Selects Manhattan Associates' Supply Chain Platform Press Releases
Leading regional supermarket chain in Northeast China and IGA member to deploy Manhattan ILS SHANGHAI and ATLANTA — October 28, 2009 — Global supply chain optimisation provider Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced that QKL Stores Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: QKLS), a leading regional supermarket chain in Northeast China and a member of the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA), has chosen Manhattan ILS™: Integrated Logistics Solutions, built on Microsoft®.NET, as the technological cornerstone of a supply chain development programme to support its expanding store network in the Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning Provinces and in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia. Following a rigorous vendor selection exercise, QKL Stores chose Manhattan on the strength of its solutions, the experience of its people and the local support capabilities it offers clients throughout China including a rapid deployment capability for Manhattan ILS. The solution will...
 

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