Press Release
March 11, 2009
ALDI, Inc. selects RedPrairie Transportation Management (TMS) solution for distribution management
Leading international grocery retailer will use system to coordinate shipment via North American warehouses
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer driven optimization company, has announced ALDI Inc.’s selection of RedPrairie’s Transportation Management (TMS) solution to coordinate shipments across ALDI’s network of North American distribution centers.
ALDI is a leading international grocery retailing industry with nearly 1,000 stores in the U.S. alone. Serving more than 18 million customers each month, the company features an assortment of its own ALDI select brands, and applies exceptionally efficient business and operational practices to save customers up to 50 percent on purchases.
ALDI’s team evaluated multiple product offerings, and after an extensive review process, selected RedPrairie for its best-of-breed functionality and unique store-oriented approach to supply chain management.
RedPrairie’s TMS streamlines all aspects of the transportation life-cycle and provides a collaborative planning and scheduling environment enabling Stores, DC’s, Suppliers and Carriers to more easily control the complexities of global distribution.
“RedPrairie is very fortunate to be able to work on projects like these,” says Mike Mayoras, RedPrairie CEO, “ALDI’s customer-focused business model has coupled exceptionally well with RedPrairie’s store-based approach to supply chain management.”
About ALDI, Inc.
ALDI, a leader in the international grocery retailing industry, entered the U.S. market in 1976. Today nearly 1,000 U.S. ALDI stores are located in 29 states primarily from Kansas to the East Coast serving more than 18 million customers each month. A select assortment discount grocer featuring its own ALDI select brands, ALDI applies smart and efficient operational and business practices to save customers up to 50 percent on their grocery bill. ALDI sells more than 1,400 of the most frequently purchased grocery and household items in manageable, non-bulk packaging. For more information about ALDI, go to www.aldi.us.
About RedPrairie Corporation
RedPrairie delivers productivity solutions to help companies around the world in three categories – workforce, inventory and transportation. RedPrairie provides these solutions to manufacturers, distributors and retailers looking to support business strategies that increase revenue, reduce costs and create competitive advantage.
With over 20 global offices and solutions that are installed at more than 34,000 customer sites in over 40 countries, companies trust RedPrairie workforce, inventory and transportation solutions to deliver an increase in productivity – with the flexibility to adapt as business needs change.
At RedPrairie, we understand today’s operational demands and we’re committed to delivering solutions that work. We’re committed to delivering solutions for the real world.
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