Carport Customers to Reap Benefits of New Inventory System
16 October 1998
Carport Customers to Reap Benefits of New Inventory System BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 16 -- Supply Chain Solutions Inc., a
major developer of supply chain software, announced today that Carport Inc., a
leading automotive aftermarket wholesale/distributor in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,
recently completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art distribution
replenishment system. The implementation is designed to allow Carport to
maximize its levels of customer service while offering the lowest possible
prices to its customers.
"The SCORE(R) distribution and store-level replenishment system from
Supply Chain Solutions will allow us to offer even better service to our
customers," stated Roger Crain, vice president of Carport Auto Parts. "It
allows us to better project our inventory needs and reduce the order time from
suppliers to our stores. Additionally, the system will help our category
managers find the best possible price so we can continue to offer our
customers the absolute lowest prices on auto parts and accessories."
David Janca, chief operating officer of Supply Chain Solutions made the
following statement about the Carport implementation: "The comprehensive
SCORE system delivers more profitable replenishment and is an important
customer service management tool for automotive aftermarket companies," he
said. "Today, when so many software installations are measured in years, the
quick Carport installation proves how easily the SCORE system can be
implemented. Our customers experience an almost immediate return on
investment and the benefits quickly flow to their customers."
Supply Chain Solutions Inc., of Buffalo, N.Y., was founded in 1994
offering vendor-managed inventory and replenishment applications. The
SCORE(R) applications suite, coupled with the Xceleration(TM) Framework
service, is designed to rapidly increase asset performance and business
profits. Unique capabilities include support for investment buying, inventory
strategies and collaboration across the supply chain. Industries include
healthcare, automotive parts and consumer packaged goods. The company will be
exhibiting at the upcoming Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week Show in Las
Vegas, November 3-6, 1998, in booth 10014. The company's website address is
http://www.supply-chain-solutions.com
Carport Auto Parts is an independently owned and operated auto parts
distributor based in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The mission of Carport is to be the
finest auto parts distributor in the United States for both customers and team
members, offering services such as APEX (auto parts express same-day parts
delivery), PartsLink Computerized Parts Information System and "Tools on U"
loaner tool program. Visit Carport on the worldwide web at
http://www.carportautoparts.com. Carport operates
49 stores in Alabama and eastern Mississippi.
For more information contact Kristin Peterson, Supply Chain Solutions,
716-631-0730, David Nunn, Carport Inc., 205-345-2400.
