News | December 5, 2003

Catalyst Optimizes SAP WM Software For Cadbury Adams Manufacturing

Source: Catalyst International

Catalyst International, Inc. (OTC: CLYS.OB), a global provider of supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced it has assisted with the implementation of SAPConsole for Cadbury Adams Manufacturing. Cadbury Adams worked with Catalyst to leverage their SAP investment and optimize the efficiency of their supply chain. Catalyst is one of the few and largest SAP-certified Services Partners focused specifically on SAP Logistics Execution System (LES).

Cadbury Adams implemented SAPConsole, which provides real-time connectivity to SAP functionality without the need for additional middleware. The solution supports all major warehouse processes provided by SAP LES.

Cadbury Adams Manufacturing, recently acquired by Cadbury Schweppes, plc, is a global confectionery manufacturer most well known for their manufacture of the brands Trident, Halls, Dentyne, and Certs branded products. Cadbury Adams implemented SAPConsole at their Rockford, IL manufacturing facility to improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and provide more accurate and timely data throughout their supply chain.

"We opted to implement SAPConsole to save time and reduce errors incurred with our existing manual desktop entry process. The new operation provides up-to-the-minute inventory information for better decision-making abilities," said Ken Szell, Rockford's Material Flow Operations Leader.

"We chose Catalyst to manage the project because they have extensive experience with SAPConsole, and already had a library of RF transactions available for immediate implementation. Catalyst saved us substantial time and costs compared to other consultants, and provided a solution that is already proven within the marketplace, said Don Roloff, Planning and IT Manager for Cadbury Adams."

About Catalyst
Catalyst International, Inc. (OTC: CLYS.OB) delivers software and solutions that enable companies to optimize the performance of their enterprise supply chains. Catalyst is the only resource that combines 24 years of industry leadership in warehouse and logistics software development with an in-depth understanding of ERP systems. Catalyst has provided successful SCE solutions for customers around the world, including Boeing, Brown Forman, Office Max, Osram Sylvania, Panasonic, Rayovac, Reebok, Subaru, and The Home Depot. It is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI and has offices or representatives in the UK, Italy, France, Mexico and South America. For more information, call toll-free 800-236-4600 or visit www.catalystinternational.com.