Keystone Distribution Gears Up for Growth With Manhattan Associates
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LONDON and ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 high service levels it provides to its existing client, restaurant chain
McDonald's. As its strategic partner, Keystone contracts directly with the
fast-food giant and its suppliers. The arrangement involves Keystone managing a
large part of McDonald's' UK supply chain and replenishing its 1,200 UK stores
with everything from mops and ketchup to the essential ambient, fresh and frozen
foods that make up the McDonald's menu.
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About Keystone Distribution UK
Keystone Distribution UK manages the complete supply chain for its customer,
McDonald's so that the restaurant can focus on providing service excellence. It
has a vision to grow its business by offering innovative and sustainable
solutions. For more information, please visit www.keystone-distribution.co.uk.
About Manhattan Associates, Inc.
Manhattan Associates continues to deliver on its 19-year heritage of providing
global supply chain excellence to more than 1,200 customers worldwide that
consider supply chain optimisation core to their strategic market leadership.
The company's supply chain innovations include: Manhattan SCOPE(R), a portfolio
of software solutions and technology that leverages a Supply Chain Process
Platform to help organisations optimise their supply chains from planning
through execution; Manhattan ILS(TM), a portfolio of distribution management and
transportation management solutions built on Microsoft.NET technology; and
Manhattan Carrier Management, a suite of supply chain solutions specifically
addressing the needs of the motor carrier industry. For more information, please
visit www.manh.com.
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CONTACT: Manhattan Associates
John Bird, Director, International
Communications Strategy
+44 (0) 1344 318071
jbird@manh.com
Fourth Day Public Relations
Xanthe Vaughan-Williams
xanthe@fourthday.co.uk
Kirsty Sewter
+44 (0) 20 7403 4411
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