Publix Super Markets, Inc. Selects Manugistics To Optimize Store Level Replenishment
Manugistics Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MANU), a leading global provider of demand and supply chain solutions, at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2004 today announced that Publix Super Markets, Inc. has selected Manugistics' leading-edge solutions for their supply chain management initiative.
Publix Super Markets includes a network of 801 stores in the southeastern United States and is a well-known innovator in the industry, having been recognized as "Retailer of the Year" by Progressive Grocer, a leading industry publication. In order to better serve its clients, Publix consistently embraces technologies and change that help improve upon product offerings, devise more efficient business processes, and pioneer new ways to help associates reach their potential.
"We believe that our solutions provide a significant competitive advantage for our grocery retail clients by eliminating costs from the supply chain and improving overall efficiencies," said Sean Gibson, vice president for Manugistics. "Especially critical in today's competitive economic climate when retailers—and grocers in particular—are faced with the critical need to reduce costs while continuously improving customer service and loyalty— while faced with leaner technology budgets and requirements for faster payback times on IT investments."
At NRF, demonstrations of Manugistics' solutions for retail can be seen at Manugistics' Booth, Number 553, in the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY.
About Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Publix is owned and operated by its 119,500 employees, with 2002 sales of $15.9 billion. Currently Publix has 801 stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has been named one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For in America" for six consecutive years. In addition, Publix's dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery business, most recently by an American Customer Index survey. For more information, visit the company's Web site, www.publix.com.
About Manugistics Group, Inc.
Manugistics provides the industry's most comprehensive, best-in-class demand and supply chain management solutions. Today, more than 1,200 clients trust Manugistics to help them drive profitable growth, unlock the value of their existing IT investments, and ensure the security and integrity of their global supply chains. Its clients include industry leaders such as AT&T, BMW, Boeing, Brown & Williamson, Cingular, Circuit City, Coca-Cola Bottling, Continental Airlines, Diageo, DuPont, Fairchild Semiconductor, Harley-Davidson, John Deere, McCormick, Nestle, Nissan, RadioShack and Unilever. For more information, go to www.manugistics.com.