Sterling Commerce Recognized For Enabling the "21st Century Ready" Supply Chain
Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. subsidiary, recently announced it has been named as one of the 2007 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100. The annual list honors leading providers of supply chain services and technologies that are at the forefront of enabling the supply chain and helping customers meet the challenges of today's marketplace to stay competitive.
In the listing, Sterling Commerce is recognized for its innovative products that help customers accelerate the information cycle to bring new competitive advantage to their supply chains. It sites The Dial Corporation, a company of Henkel KGaA that manufactures and sells consumer products, as an example, highlighting that the company was able to tap cost-saving opportunities and save as much as 12 percent to 15 percent in high-volume lanes once they implemented Sterling Transportation Management. Through its 7,000+ member logistics network, Sterling Transportation Management System enables efficient planning and execution of inbound and outbound transportation processes.
"This year's Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 includes a remarkable compilation of technology and service providers offering solutions that enable customers to address today's demand-driven economy with 21st century supply chains," said Andrew Reese, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "Sterling Commerce is included in this list for enabling companies to manage the execution of complex order lifecycles for their customers and partners."
Sterling Commerce helps customers face a multitude of challenges in the 21st century with the Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite. The Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite drives order profitability and incremental revenue opportunities not only for companies that produce products but also for those that bundle services such as warranty, installation, maintenance and disposal with products. It also minimizes supply chain disruptions and reduces supply chain costs and inventory requirements through perfect order execution.
"Companies face execution challenges in both their selling and fulfillment processes, such as selling complex products and services on-line and managing complex inbound and outbound logistics," said Joel Reed, vice president of Global Product Marketing for Sterling Commerce. "We're proud to be selected as one of this year's Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 in recognition for our strengths in helping companies overcome those complex challenges to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve business responsiveness."
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About Sterling Commerce
Sterling Commerce, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc., helps customers thrive in a global economy by connecting their business communities, processes, people and technology. More than 30,000 customers worldwide – including 80 percent of the Fortune 500 – use Sterling Commerce solutions for business process integration, multi-channel selling, and supply chain execution to improve profitability inside and outside their company walls. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Sterling Commerce has offices in 19 countries and most major cities around the world. For more information, please go to www.sterlingcommerce.com.
SOURCE: Sterling Commerce