Quick Pak Taps Providers for Streamlined Inventory Management

CIBER, HighJump Software supply chain execution solutions used to improve efficiency for packaging services company

Cincinnati, OH October 5, 2005 CIBER Inc. and HighJump Software said they have implemented a supply chain execution solution for Quick Pak, the packaging services division of Multi-Color Corp. and a provider of promotional packaging, assembly and fulfillment services.

Quick Pak selected the combination of CIBER's implementation expertise and HighJump's Supply Chain Advantage Suite to manage inventory necessary for value-added services, final assembly and product tracking at both of Quick Pak's Cincinnati facilities.

Quick Pak said the implementation streamlines its receiving, put-away, picking, production, shipping and work order operations. The firm which operates 30 assembly lines per shift and performs 8,000 pallet transactions daily can now more efficiently release components necessary for assembly as a result of the operation. The system's track-and-trace functionality also allows greater visibility to units shipped through lot control. Inventory can now be quickly located within a warehouse.

These inventory management improvements ensure continuous replenishment of production lines, prevent production interruptions that might delay shipments, and provide greater ability to perform efficient product recalls, if necessary.