Press Release
November 17, 2009
OHL selects RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management and Workforce Management solutions
Leading global third-party logistics company cites company’s
technology architecture, industry experience and culture as key selection
criteria
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity software provider, announced today that OHL, a leading global third-party logistics company (3PL), has selected RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management and Workforce Management solutions.
“OHL provides supply chain management solutions across the globe,” says Catherine Cooper, CIO of OHL. “Our continued growth requires technology that adapts to meet our customers’ changing needs. RedPrairie’s service-oriented architecture, experience working with large global companies, and customer-focused culture were key factors in our decision to add their warehouse and workforce solutions to OHL’s technology platform.”
OHL will leverage RedPrairie Workforce Management across its distribution network while RedPrairie Warehouse Management will be implemented in certain OHL campuses based on specific customer needs. “Part of our success for the past 58 years has been our ability to drive continuous improvement for our customers,” says Bob Spieth, President of Contract Logistics for OHL. “Implementing Red Prairie in many of our campus operations will help OHL continue that success.”
“Like RedPrairie, OHL is committed to providing end-to-end logistics solutions,” says RedPrairie CEO Mike Mayoras. “Also like RedPrairie, OHL is committed to their customers’ businesses. We are looking forward to partnering with this growing global company.”
About OHL
Founded in 1951, OHL is a leading provider of global supply chain management solutions including transportation, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, freight forwarding and import and export consulting services. OHL operates over 120 value-added distribution centers with over 32 million square feet and has nearly 6,000 employees. www.ohl.com.
About RedPrairie Corporation
RedPrairie delivers productivity solutions to help companies around the world in three categories – inventory, transportation and workforce. RedPrairie provides these solutions to manufacturers, distributors and retailers looking to reduce cost, increase sales and create competitive advantage.
With over 20 global offices providing services to over 40,000 sites in 50 countries, companies trust RedPrairie inventory, workforce and transportation solutions to deliver an immediate 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.
For additional information, call 1.877.733.7724, or visit www.RedPrairie.com.
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