The Children's Place Targets Reduced Cycle Times

Specialty retailer chooses Management Dynamics' global connectivity solution to power its order management system

Specialty retailer chooses Management Dynamics' global connectivity solution to power its order management system

East Rutherford, NJ — April 7, 2006 — Specialty retailer The Children's Place is set to use a supply chain solution from Management Dynamics for trading partner connectivity and data quality management services to streamline its inbound supply chain.

A retailer of children's merchandise, The Children's Place operates 749 stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The retailer also owns the subsidiary that operates the Disney Stores in North America, consisting of 298 outlets in the United States and 15 in Canada.

The company will use Management Dynamics' Private Supply Chain Network solution, which will connect its internal order management system to a network of consolidators, third-party logistics providers, ocean carriers, air carriers and motor carriers to facilitate communication of updated order and shipment status information.

By synchronizing this logistics information in real-time, The Children's Place anticipates eliminating excess inventory, reducing supply variability and cutting cycle times, according to Management Dynamics.

"Management Dynamics' experience and reputation for providing successful data management solutions was a critical decision factor in entering into this relationship," said Frank Loewen, director of logistics at The Children's Place.

Management Dynamics said that the Private Supply Chain Network will simplify the collection, validation, interpretation and aggregation of time-sensitive data from suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders and other partners from around the world.

"To improve competitiveness and keep up with ever-changing fashions, retailers need to collaborate more closely with their suppliers and integrate their supply chains from source to store," said Jim Preuninger, CEO of Management Dynamics. "The key to shorter cycles and improved logistics decisions is complete and high quality information from the supply chain."


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