HighJump Software and CIBER to Streamline Distribution for Major Brands
Offering Includes Comprehensive Supply Chain Execution Solution for Premier Wine and Spirits Distributor
Eden Prairie, MN / Greenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) December 1, 2004 -- http://www.highjumpsoftware.com - HighJump Software, a 3M
company (NYSE:MMM), and CIBER (NYSE:CBR) announced today that Major Brands Inc.,
Missouri's highest-volume distributor of premium spirits, wine and beer, has
selected CIBER to implement HighJump's supply chain execution solution.
HighJump's highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solution and
CIBER's extensive implementation expertise will drive measurable cost reductions
for Major Brands by directing and optimizing supply chain work activities,
improving inbound and outbound shipment processing and introducing more
sophisticated picking techniques to Major Brands' warehouse
operations.
Major Brands sells and distributes consumer beverage alcohol
through multiple distribution channels, including grocery stores, restaurants,
bars and a variety of retail outlets. To optimize all shipping and receiving
activities in its high-volume warehouse, Major Brands needed an advanced and
highly adaptable supply chain execution solution. Major Brands selected the
HighJump solution because it will allow the company to quickly and
cost-effectively accommodate changes in customer requirements, seasonal
variations in volume and shipments of all sizes.
“The suppliers we serve
need to know their products are on the shelves as quickly as possible," said
Patrick Quinn, Vice President of Administration, Major Brands. "HighJump's
strong, flexible software and CIBER's proven implementation expertise in the
wine and spirits industry - which we know first hand from a previous project in
our St. Louis-based facility - will effectively meet our complex distribution
needs. With this combination, we will have the infrastructure necessary to keep
pace with high-volume replenishments driven by our continued
growth."
"The HighJump suite of supply chain execution solutions offers
tremendous value to companies like Major Brands," said Paul Robson, Vice
President of Supply Chain, CIBER. "In addition to comprehensive warehouse
management system functionality and a high level of flexibility, wine and
spirits distributors need to be able to control, track and gain visibility to
the delivery and pick-up process throughout the supply chain. HighJump is one of
the few providers to offer this full range of capabilities."
"CIBER has a
proven track record of industry domain expertise incorporating best practices
and proven methodologies," said Craig Levinsohn, Vice President of Marketing and
Strategic Alliances, HighJump Software. "We look forward to working together to
deliver solutions that generate immediate efficiencies, high levels of customer
satisfaction and low total cost of ownership."
About Major
Brands
Major Brands Inc. is Missouri's highest-volume distributor of premium
wines and spirits, and the only large distributor that remains Missouri-owned.
With offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia and Cape
Girardeau, the company employs about 500 people and serves the entire state with
an outstanding product portfolio that includes the industry's best
brands.
About CIBER Enterprise Solutions
As a division of CIBER Inc.
(NYSE:CBR), CIBER Enterprise Solutions offers enterprise and e-business
application implementation and integration consulting services for top-tier
software applications in the enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer
relationship management (CRM), and supply chain and e-business areas. CIBER
Enterprise Solutions' business and technical expertise spans 20 years of
providing solutions to companies across all industries. CIBER is a leading
international system integration consultancy with superior value-priced services
for both private and government sector clients. With offices in 17 countries,
annualized revenue of approximately $950 million and more than 8,000 employees,
CIBER's IT specialists continuously build and upgrade our clients' systems to
"competitive advantage status." CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and
the S&P Small Cap 600 Index. CIBER, ALWAYS ABLE.
About HighJump
Software, a 3M Company
HighJump Software, a 3M company, is the global leader
in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions
that streamline manufacturing and distribution from the point of source through
consumption. HighJump's tightly integrated solutions empower operational
excellence in the warehouse and optimize the flow of inventory throughout the
supply chain by facilitating collaboration with customers, suppliers and trading
partners. These comprehensive solutions combine robust, standard functionality;
a best practices-based implementation methodology; and a uniquely adaptable
architecture that facilitates fast, cost-effective system modifications. The
result: the industry's lowest total cost of ownership for more than 700
satisfied customers worldwide. As part of the 3M family, HighJump leads the
industry in financial strength and delivers on an unmatched commitment to
innovation and quality. HighJump leverages these advantages to continually
expand its solution footprint and empower operational excellence for domestic
and multinational customers. For more information about HighJump, visit www.highjump.com.
About 3M -- A Global, Diversified
Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things
happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they
can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch,
Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti.
Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's
67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in
major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics
and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care;
industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest
product and technology news, visit www.3M.com.
3M, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard,
Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command, Vikuiti and HighJump Software are
trademarks of 3M.
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