Howard Tenens Meets Complex and Changing Demands of 3PL Operations with the HighJump...

Howard Tenens Meets Complex and Changing Demands of 3PL Operations with the HighJump Warehouse Management System

LONDON, & EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain execution
solutions, today announced that its warehouse management system (WMS)
has improved operations in the Andover warehousing and transport
facility of Howard Tenens, one of the largest privately owned
third-party logistics (3PL) management groups in the UK. With a
turnover in excess of GBP 70 million, Howard Tenens operates with many
blue chip customers across the UK, dealing within the food, automotive
and paper industries. The HighJump Warehouse Advantage WMS is
providing a robust and flexible system that delivers enhanced
interface links between Howard Tenens and its customers.

"Our main reasons for selecting HighJump Software were ease of
configuration, adaptability and the concept of having a product
specifically designed to support 3PL businesses," commented Tom Bain,
Group Operations Director, of Howard Tenens. "We were also looking for
a company that could work with us in close collaboration and offer
first-class, 24-hour technical support, especially during the initial
go-live phase. The HighJump system has exceeded our expectations,
resulting in cost savings, enhanced levels of customer service and
increased productivity in Andover."

When considering a new WMS, Howard Tenens needed a solution that
would be flexible enough to cope with the multifaceted distribution,
storage and operational services undertaken by the group across its 15
locations and 3 million sq ft of warehouse space. It also had to react
quickly to changing customer demands and manage a variety of customer
interface requirements. Furthermore, it needed to be Web based for
rapid multi-site installation and easy maintenance by the IT
department.

The Howard Tenens Andover facility, which covers 335,000 sq ft and
provides 3PL operations for major food retailers, was chosen as the
first site to go live with HighJump Warehouse Advantage. A total of 30
staff, including managers, administrators and warehouse operatives,
use the WMS, and Howard Tenens is particularly pleased at how quickly
they learned the various procedures and processes with minimal
training required.

Howard Tenens Andover can now, with the HighJump WMS, conduct fast
cycle count routines with accurate results. Furthermore, put away and
picking rules have reduced stock controller workload and picking times
have improved. The move from manual to automated allocation of
delivery orders has eliminated incorrect stock lines, quantities and
best before end (BBE) dates. Automatic invoice data capture and key
performance indicator (KPI) information has also allowed better
forecasting, budgeting and work scheduling.

Howard Tenens' customer service levels have significantly improved
using the WMS' real-time reporting tool. Customers can log on to the
system remotely to view current stockholding, supplier collection and
delivery information. They can also export data into their own
management system to facilitate forward planning.

The initial roll out plan covers the three sites closest to Howard
Tenens' headquarters in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Swindon and Sharpness
(Bristol) will be the next two to go live with a view to company-wide
roll out in the very near future.

About Howard Tenens

Howard Tenens is one of the largest privately owned third-party
logistics management groups in the UK, with its head office situated
in Stroud, Gloucestershire. It also has major depots at Swindon,
Sharpness, Andover, Boston and London. The group operates 2.5 million
sq ft of high-quality, modern warehousing across locations, providing
distribution, storage and operational solutions to a variety of
customers from across the whole business spectrum.

About HighJump Software Inc.

Forward-thinking companies entrust HighJump Software to power
their supply chains. HighJump Software simplifies the art and business
of creating, selling and moving products across global networks.
HighJump Software helps more than 1,300 customers worldwide drive
growth and manage change. http://www.highjumpsoftware.co.uk

HighJump is a trademark of HighJump Software Inc. Other names and
trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.

HighJump Software
Katie Wolfe, 952-563-5297
Email: katie.wolfe@highjump.com
or
Neesham Public Relations
Beky Hughes, +44 (0) 1296 628180
Email: bekyh@neesham.co.uk

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