Midas Turns JDA Golden
26 May 1999
Midas Inc., Implementing JDA's MMS, Retail IDEAS and Arthur Planning To More Effectively Manage Supply Chain
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 26, 1999--JDA(R) Software Group Inc. , an international provider of enterprise retail solutions, announced that Midas Inc. , a provider of automotive services at 2,100 Midas shops in North America, is implementing Merchandise Management System(TM) (MMS(R)), JDA's AS/400 based corporate headquarters system; Retail IDEAS(R) data warehouse and Arthur Planning(TM), the retail industry's leading, enterprise-wide planning system.Midas kicked off the JDA project in April and is currently working with JDA consultants to outline the key integrated merchandising, distribution and financial needs for the systems. They are also establishing milestones that will lead to successful implementations.
Commenting on their experience to date with JDA, Ronald J. McEvoy, executive vice president for Midas, stated, "A significant competitive advantage that sets JDA apart is their people. They possess the key attributes, professionalism, dedication and interest in our business, that are necessary for a successful partnership."
Responded Dave Tidmarsh, senior vice president, client services, "We pride ourselves in employing retail experts who fully understand the importance of our applications in the success of a retailer's business. We are committed to the successful implementation and ongoing support of our software at Midas -- a goal that we strive to attain for all our retail clients."
Remarking on the strengths of the MMS, Retail IDEAS and Arthur Planning solution, McEvoy stated, "JDA has the best software offering to match our current and future need for effectively managing the supply chain. We selected JDA's comprehensive applications because they are integrated and designed with easy to use query tools that will enable us to access enterprise wide data. This will allow us to serve our customers better and increase shareholder value."
Editors Notes
About Merchandise Management System(TM)
The leading IBM AS/400-based retail headquarters solution in the world, MMS(R) includes fully integrated merchandising, warehouse/distribution and financial applications.
Over 300 retailers worldwide have licensed MMS to manage the complete retail cycle -- from planning, buying and receiving; through transferring, distributing, and selling of goods; to performance analysis, revised pricing, and then back to planning for the next season.
About Retail IDEAS(R)
Retail IDEAS (Interactive Data Evaluation and Action Support) is a multi-platform, client/server data warehouse system that provides retailers with powerful applications for analyzing their business, monitoring strategic plans and enabling tactical actions.
JDA designed Retail IDEAS by incorporating data warehousing components into a packaged offering. By fully integrating with JDA's merchandising systems and other primary business systems, Retail IDEAS ensures consistent, rapid, reliable and secure decision making. Nearly 40 retailers worldwide have licensed Retail IDEAS.
About JDA Arthur Enterprise Suite(TM)
The JDA Arthur Enterprise Suite includes: Arthur Planning, the market-leading merchandise planning application; Arthur Allocation, an application for product and store allocation decision making; Arthur Assortment Planning, an application for determining store assortments; Arthur Information Manager (AIM), an optimized database to power the integrated suite; Arthur Performance Analysis, an enterprise decision support application; and Boost Planning, a planning application for the consumer packaged goods industry.
Arthur applications are utilized by over 300 of the world's most successful retailers, direct sellers, and apparel manufacturers.
About JDA Software Group Inc.
JDA Software Group Inc. is a global provider of integrated retail software products and professional services for more than 600 clients worldwide.
Designed to Optimize the Retail Enterprise, JDA's solution addresses the requirements for the entire retail supply chain: from corporate with merchandising, planning, allocation, decision support and financial systems; to the distribution center with warehouse management and logistics systems; at the store with point-of-sale and back-office applications; and on the Internet with Web-based solutions.
Founded in 1985, JDA employs more than 1,100 associates operating from 20 offices worldwide. With headquarters in Phoenix, the company has offices in major cities throughout the United States as well as internationally in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, refer to JDA's Web site at http://www.jda.com.
