CombineNet And Supply Chain Optimizers Work Together To Reduce Enterprise-Wide Costs Through Packaging Value Chain Optimization

New Whitepaper & Webinar Present Cost Savings Opportunities of Optimizing the Packaging Supply Chain

Pittsburgh /PRNewswire/ -- CombineNet, the leading provider of advanced sourcing and optimization technologies, and Supply Chain Optimizers, a supply chain optimization advisory firm, announced a partnership that combines the companies' respective strengths to drive increased supply chain efficiency and cost reductions through Packaging Value Chain Optimization (PVCO). To showcase the enterprise-wide savings opportunities, the companies have published an executive white paper, "Packaging Value Chain Optimization" and will be sponsoring a free Webinar on the topic on May 13th.

"There are many companies out there that are quite simply 'saving nickels by spending quarters' because of a lack of an optimized approach to the packaging supply chain," said Jack Ampuja, President of Supply Chain Optimizers. "Only when one takes an enterprise-wide view across departments and divisional silos do they truly understand the costs, inefficiencies and redundancies in their supply chain; and this is when the real savings become attainable."

Supply Chain Optimizers and CombineNet are partnering to combine packaging optimization consulting with advanced sourcing technologies to implement significant cost savings for manufacturers, retailers, and other companies with substantial packaging components within their supply chains. Companies that undergo Packaging Value Chain Optimization typically realize the following results:

• Reduction in packaging material costs due to re-engineering and optimized sourcing
• Fewer damaged products (unsalables) due to better structural engineering
• Smaller warehouse footprints and reduced labor/handling costs
• More efficient and streamlined logistics operations by increasing the number of product units per carton, per case, per pallet, per container
• Reduced transportation costs due to fewer shipments and optimized transportation sourcing

"Reducing costs and improving supply chain operations in an already streamlined organization requires advanced strategies, domain expertise, and out of the box thinking," said Jay Reddy, Chief Marketing Officer for CombineNet. "By working with Supply Chain Optimizers' accomplished staff, CombineNet is offering a unique supply chain solution to help companies make transformational results."

Executive White Paper

Packaging Value Chain Optimization: A New Frontier for Operations Excellence is an executive white paper from CombineNet and Supply Chain Optimizers that provides insight into the financial opportunities created by Packaging Value Chain Optimization (PVCO), and includes real examples from customers that have already benefited from their solutions.

Live Webinar

CombineNet and Supply Chain Optimizers are hosting a free, live webinar to provide a more in-depth look at the challenges created by Packaging Value Chain Optimization (PVCO) and what elements of the supply chain can be re-engineered to drive cost reductions and operational efficiencies. The webinar will be held on May 13, 2009, at 12:00 pm EDT, and registration is now open.

Free Diagnostic

As a special offer for webinar attendees, we will randomly select ten attendees to receive a free Packaging Value Chain diagnostic. You must attend the live Webinar on May 13th to qualify for this special opportunity.

The white paper and registration for the webinar are available on CombineNet's website, at www.combinenet.com/pvco.

About CombineNet

CombineNet, the advanced sourcing technology company, helps companies achieve the absolute best value and lowest total cost of ownership for goods and services. CombineNet's Advanced Sourcing Application Platform enables companies to engage in Expressive Commerce(TM), the strategic sourcing initiative that allows buyers and sellers to communicate supply and demand more expressively, collaboratively and strategically. The result is a win-win for both buyer and supplier, where greater innovation and efficiency are driven into the supply chain. CombineNet's ASAP consistently produces 10, 15, even 20 percent greater actual cost savings than other e-sourcing solutions, and has delivered billions of dollars in savings for the largest businesses in the world including General Mills, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Siemens and others. For more information, visit www.combinenet.com

About Supply Chain Optimizers

Supply Chain Optimizers is a management advisory firm founded upon the principle of taking waste out of the supply chain. Our solutions have traditionally delivered savings in the 10-20% range of total supply chain cost. We have also delivered dramatic improvements in our client's sustainability through our recommendations. We are the undisputed category leader in packaging optimization where we have completed more than 400 projects over a 24 year period. For more information, visit www.supplychainoptimizers.com

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