2GO Increases Gross Profits and Exceeds Performance Goals with JDA Software’s Logistics Management Solutions
June 17 2009 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
JDA� Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS)
today announced that 2GO, the Philippines-based transport
and logistics business of Aboitiz & Company, Inc., has improved
the management of complex transportation movements, saved costs and
attained delivery performance goals for its integrated logistics
business with the support of JDA�s Logistics Management
solutions.
�The Aboitiz name has been synonymous with transport since
embarking on its first shipping venture more than 100 years ago,�
said Dena Clemente, assistant vice president, central resource
planning, 2GO. �With the advanced planning, optimization and
execution capabilities that JDA�s Logistics Management solutions
offer, we have achieved 98 percent delivery performance, which
surpassed our original target of 95 percent. We accomplished this
milestone while maintaining cost per kilo and reducing truck units
from 84 to 73.�
With more than 300 outlets and its own fleet of vessels,
aircraft, trucks and other delivery vehicles, 2GO offers the widest
service coverage in the Philippines for guaranteed, on-time
delivery of cargo and information. By utilizing a seamless solution
from JDA to share real-time information across its business, 2GO
has increased visibility and accelerated decision-making
capabilities related to equipment utilization, load capacity and
freight consolidation to satisfy the most complex customer
requirements. For one of its largest commercial customers, 2GO
reported the following improvements:
- Increased gross profit from 18
to 25 percent
- Improved average utilization
from 66 percent to 85 percent
- Reduced the number of trucks
used from 48 to 25
�JDA�s philosophy in solving transportation problems for our
customers is to apply the best combination of algorithms to help
produce the most cost-effective, highest service-oriented
transportation solution available on the market today,� said
Stephen McNulty, JDA�s regional vice president for Asia
Pacific. �2GO is a stellar example of how the right technology
solution can help companies create the most executable
transportation plan possible to optimally manage their complex
transportation movements. We congratulate 2GO for successfully
mitigating the supply chain issues that result from shipping in
today�s more resource-constrained environment, and embracing the
opportunity to turn these challenges into a competitive
advantage.�
2GO Receives Real Results Award for Best in Growth
Markets
JDA recently recognized 2GO at its 2009 annual conference, JDA
FOCUS, for the company�s achievements using JDA� Transportation
Planning and JDA� Shipment Execution solutions, as well as JDA�
Reporting, which is part of JDA�s Visibility, Collaboration &
Performance Management suite. 2GO received the �Best in Growth
Markets� award for demonstrating the following:
- Optimized equipment utilization
for a commercial customer resulting in freight savings of
approximately $300,000
- Improved street-level
distribution for a commercial customer with an increase in the
number of stops from six to eight and a decrease in the number of
trucks needed from 85 to 73 units per day
- Improved billing time and
accuracy for 2GO�s external partners
About JDA Logistics Management Solutions
The complete suite of the JDA Logistics Management solutions can
help shippers, carriers and transportation service providers more
effectively manage the complexities of a multi-modal logistics
network. These comprehensive solutions cover the entire closed-loop
transportation process � from strategic transportation sourcing,
planning and optimization to shipment execution, payment and
performance analysis. By integrating transportation and logistics
functions, JDA solutions create a global command and control center
for all transportation activities to help ensure that the products
arrive at the customer site on time and on budget. For more
information on the JDA�s Logistics Management solutions, visit
www.jda.com/solutions.
About JDA Software Group, Inc.
JDA� Software Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ: JDAS) is the world�s leading supply chain solutions
provider, helping companies optimize operations and improve
profitability. JDA drives business efficiency for its global
customer base of more than 5,800 retailers, manufacturers,
wholesaler-distributors and services industries companies through
deep domain expertise and innovative solutions. JDA's combination
of unmatched services, together with its integrated yet modular
solutions for merchandising, supply chain planning and execution
and revenue management, leverage the strong heritage and knowledge
capital of market leaders including Manugistics, E3, Intactix and
Arthur. When supply chain results matter, companies turn to JDA.
For more information about JDA, visit www.jda.com or contact us at
info@jda.com or call +1.800.479.7382 / +1.480.308.3000.
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