SkinCeuticals Teams With ClearOrbit To Accessorize Its Oracle ERP For Worldwide Shipping Efficiency

ClearOrbit, the leading provider of real-time supply chain execution (SCE) software solutions, today announced that SkinCeuticals has teamed with ClearOrbit to dramatically increase its shipping efficiencies through the implementation of software "accessories" to SkinCeuticals' Oracle 11i ERP system. SkinCeuticals provides complete skincare solutions through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medi-spas, and other skincare professionals in the United States and in over 35 countries worldwide.

ClearOrbit provided SkinCeuticals with its Gemini Simplified Interface Suite, which enabled SkinCeuticals to double its shipping efficiency and reduce its warehouse space by fifty percent (50%) through application integration of such devices as Intermec handheld RF scanners, Zebra bar code printers, HP laser jet printers, UPS freight rating systems, and SkinCeuticals' fixed station POS scanners and weigh scales.

By leveraging SkinCeuticals' corporate Oracle database, ClearOrbit's implementation did not rely on costly custom coding, nor did SkinCeuticals have to create new database structures to link Oracle to the devices its employees and suppliers use in SkinCeuticals' shipping facility. ClearOrbit provides software extensions to Oracle that serve as a "digital bridge" between the wide variety of systems and devices SkinCeuticals employs in its worldwide shipping operations.

The ClearOrbit Gemini system was implemented at SkinCeuticals ahead of schedule, and in addition to tripling SkinCeuticals order processing capacity, it increased lines shipped per day by 35%, decreased labor hours by 13%, reduced space requirements by 50% and improved order accuracy to above 99.5%.

"SkinCeuticals' challenge was all-too-common: Leverage its investment in Oracle while integrating a diverse set of devices to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their shipping operations," said Tom Dziersk, President and CEO of ClearOrbit. "ClearOrbit's Gemini Simplified Interface Suite was put in place to enable real-time validation and control over these disparate systems and transact the data directly in SkinCeuticals' corporate Oracle system."

"Since we ship many high-value products that are visually similar, automating the order fulfillment process was critical for shipment accuracy," said Timm Elrod, Chief Operating Officer, SkinCeuticals. "With ClearOrbit, we were able to combine our RF scanners, weigh scales, bar code printers and our pick/pack procedures into a seamless fulfillment process that prevents mistakes while increasing efficiency. More importantly, we did this without creating a separate database and the inherent synchronization and batch processes that approach typically entails."

About SkinCeuticals
Founded in Dallas, TX in 1997, SkinCeuticals discovers, develops and delivers an advanced line of scientifically backed cosmeceutical treatments. As leaders in antioxidant and sun protection technology, SkinCeuticals products have been shown to both protect skin from environmental damage and, over time, visibly improve skin clarity, tone, and texture to dramatically minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For more information call 800-811-1660 or visit SkinCeuticals online at www.skinceuticals.com.

About ClearOrbit
Since 1994, ClearOrbit has assisted more than 250 clients in automating and controlling their supply chain execution processes. ClearOrbit extends enterprise systems value with proven Supply Chain Execution (SCE) and Collaborative Supply Management (CSM) software solutions that allow customers to fully leverage their investment in enterprise applications while also gaining additional value by incorporating their trading partners into their supply chains. ClearOrbit products work within the existing enterprise system to leverage a "single version of the truth," expanding rather than duplicating functionality to eliminate inefficiencies in the supply chain. By using the customer's data model, ClearOrbit delivers on the promise of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with fully integrated supply chain execution and collaboration solutions that address "last mile functionality" issues inherent in most ERP systems. ClearOrbit customers include Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU), Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) and Applied Materials (Nasdaq: AMAT). See how enterprise systems can reach a higher level at www.clearorbit.com or call us at 800-324-5143.