Funded with just $800 in 1921 by the original “pep boys”—Emanuel “Manny” Rosenfeld, Maurice “Moe” Strauss, Moe Radavitz and Graham “Jack” Jackson—Pep Boys is today a $2.2 billion leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. Considered a paradise for automotive “do it yourselfers,” the company sells brand-name and private-label automotive parts in 594 stores in 35 states and stocks more than 23,...Download (PDF)
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits has grown to become America’s largest private spirits retailer with approximately 150 locations in Florida, a private delivery fleet, a 200,000 square foot distribution center, and an Internet fulfillment center. The company has achieved its success by using Manhattan’s Supply Chain Process Platform to adapt to change, optimizing its inventory operations with Warehouse...Download (PDF)
Alliance Boots is a leading international pharmacy-led health and beauty group with approximately 3,000 retail outlets in eight countries and a wholesale distribution network serving 125,000 pharmacies, hospitals and health centres via 380 depots in 14 countries. Since implementing Manhattan Associates' Demand Forecasting and Replenishment solutions, reduced user interaction has resulted in...Download (PDF)
Argos Direct, the delivery-to-home operation, is part of Home Retail Group, the UK's leading home and general merchandise retailer. The Argos Direct web site is the second most visited retail site in the UK with more than 100 million visits per year. The company also issues more than 35 million catalogues, which are found in over 70% of UK households. Since implementing Manhattan Associates'...Download (PDF)
Avon—the world's leading direct seller of beauty and related products—utilizes Manhattan Associates' Reverse Logistics Management solution to support the company's new ez-Returns program. Avon has received very positive results, including a 90% approval rating from sales representatives—up from 40% before the program launch. The returns process, which previously took more than 60 days, now takes...Download (PDF)
Aðföng of Iceland provides wholesale and logistics services for its parent company, leading retail group Hagar. The company needed to implement a new WMS to provide high levels of functionality without the need for custom modification. Aðföng implemented Manhattan’s Warehouse Management for Open Systems and Supply Chain Intelligence solutions to replace the highly customized WM functionality in...Download (PDF)
Working closely with its manufacturing facilities, Bakkavor re-thought its supply chain support infrastructure and opted to centralise its fulfilment operation in a brand new distribution centre. As part of this investment, Bakkavor chose Manhattan Associates to provide the Warehouse Management solution—a decision based partly on Manhattan Associates' vision of the role of a modern warehouse...Download (PDF)
Brookstone, Inc. is a product development and specialty retail company that operates more than 305 Brookstone brand stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Typically located in high-traffic regional shopping malls, lifestyle centers and airports, Brookstone stores feature unique and innovative consumer products, which have earned the company a number of function and design patents. The company...Download (PDF)
Challenged with reducing supply chain costs while keeping service levels high, Build-A-Bear Workshop—the only global company offering an interactive make-your-own stuff animal retail-entertainment experience—sought to eliminate waste and optimize inventory and shipments. After implementing Manhattan's Warehouse Management and Extended Enterprise Management solutions, the company reduced...Download (PDF)